The Daily Port of Call: October 6, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to avoid repetitive dialogue, when to hyphenate, and how to give your character special skills and talents.

“Forget all the other writing rules, but always remember this one: The reader’s time is valuable.” Find out how to avoid repetitive dialogue.

Learn when to hyphenate and grab a free copy of Spelling on the Go.

When you give your characters special skills you can make them more unique and interesting. Check out this post that explores reading the weather.

Find out how to focus on your audience in social media and save time.

Discover the potential pitfalls of signing with a small press and how to avoid them.

Your self-publishing questions are answered on a podcast coming soon.

The Daily Port of Call: October 2, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find what pin connections have to do with your novel, how to make more money on Kindle, and how to make your own video book trailer.

“A pin connection is a fastener between two structural steel elements, which in airports often are tubes.” Find out what pin connections have to do with your novel.

Check out the eight fundamental steps to becoming a professional writer.

You can make more money on Kindle by reducing the size of your .mobi file.

Learn how to make your own video book trailer.

“When the members of a club are reading your book, or have to turn down an engagement because book club is scheduled that night, others are intrigued.” Discover how to appeal to book clubs.

Print books aren’t dying, but dedicated e-readers may have a limited lifespan.