Port of Call

The Daily Port of Call: October 27, 2014

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Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to know your character’s goal, build your story world, and stay up to date on the latest on social media advice.

Find out why your character’s goal needs to be one of these five things.

How do you know you’re ready to start drafting your novel?

Discover what world building is all about and why you need it even if you’re not writing science fiction or fantasy.

Learn how to get your writing done even if you have a day job.

Check out this social media round up for indie authors from Frances Caballo.

Find out how to get your book into Costco and other specialty stores.

The Daily Port of Call: October 24, 2014

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Photo by Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to structure compelling books, supercharge your novel, and use Scrivener to create setting sketches.

Discover this simple five-step system for structuring a compelling book.

How can you supercharge your novel with image systems?

Use Scrivener to help you create setting sketches.

Learn what Michelangelo taught one writer about writer’s doubt.

Find out what you can do if your story stalls.

If spoilers spoil stories, why do we reread them?