The Daily Port of Call: July 14, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to free yourself from expectations, beat writer’s block, and make use of the things around you.

“We’ve talked about discipline before, but the longer I’m on this writing path the more I realize that what we need to be disciplined about changes significantly over time.” Free yourself from the crushing weight of expectations.

Check out these tips and tricks of conditionals.

Discover these ten ways to beat writer’s block. “[B]locks are actually your writer instincts trying to get your attention—and what better way than to stop you cold?”

Here are seventeen reasons to write something now.

Everything you experience is grist for the writing mill: Make use of the things around you.

Here are ten library fellowships for writers.

The Daily Port of Call: July 11, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find five reasons to write flash fiction, the eight laws of foreshadowing, and nine self-publishing authors you’ll want to follow.

Discover five reasons to write flash fiction.

Here are seven spine chilling ways to write an unforgettable horror story.

What are the eight laws of foreshadowing? “Consider the primary purpose of a piece of foreshadowing.”

Publishers Weekly weighs in on the future of reading. Look for these trends in 2014 and beyond.

Many self-publishing authors go out of their way to share their tips and strategies. Here are nine smart and helpful ones you’ll want to follow.

Check out the finalists for the 2014 World Fantasy Awards.