Port of Call

The Daily Port of Call: May 14, 2014

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Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find the blessings of Middlemarch, Steven Pressfield’s advice for when you publish a book, and tips to keep your series fresh.

“We are called to express our generosity and sympathy in ways we might not have chosen for ourselves. Heeding that call, we might become better.” Uncover the blessings of Middlemarch.

Discover the answer to the question, are you a writer?

Steven Pressfield offers advice for when you publish a book.

Find out what poets know that most writers don’t.

Here are tips to keep your series fresh without alarming your readers.

Want to self-publish a print book worldwide? This post will get you started.

 

The Daily Port of Call: May 13, 2014

Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find an interview with Jane Friedman, Scrivener for bloggers, and how to remove meaningless phrases from your work.

Joanna Penn talks with Jane Friedman about writing, life, and money.

Discover eleven places you wouldn’t want to miss on a tour of the English language.

Scrivener for bloggers: Find out how this writing tool can help you blog.

Check out these tips to market your writing and sell more books.

Here are tips for removing meaningless phrases from your work.

What kind of writer are you? Take this quiz to find out.