The Daily Port of Call: April 24, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find an interview with writer Michael J. Rosen, how to create writing deadlines, and an unconventional way to study literature.

Writer Michael J. Rosen recommends that we “read poets from other countries, in other languages, if possible.”

Here are seven phrases and concepts penned by Shakespeare that changed western culture.

Find out how to create writing deadlines and make your art reach reality.

Oust overwhelm in your writing practice. This is part one in a three-part series.

Discover an unconventional approach to the study of literature: Franco Moretti “discusses, designs, and pursues literary research of a digital and quantitative nature.”

Here are the ten best e-books for writers.

The Daily Port of Call: April 23, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find ways to celebrate poetry today, how to perfect the mashed genre recipe and the art of writing quickly.

Here are several ways to celebrate poetry today.

Discover valuable lessons that conflict teaches us.

Perfecting the mashed genre recipe: “Write the story of your heart.”

On the subject of genres, here is how to pick the right genre for your story.

Here are five tips to perfect the art of writing quickly.

Uncover eleven ways to avoid burnout.