The Daily Port of Call: October 31, 2014

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In the Halloween edition of the Daily Port of Call, you’ll find tips for writing thrillers, mysteries, and horror; scary stories; and plenty of costumes.

Learn the five rules for writing thrillers.

Here are twenty-five things you need to know about writing mysteries.

Check out the Horror Writers Podcast, where you’ll find great discussions and tips for all genres.

What are the fifty scariest short stories of all time?

Get in the mood for Halloween with some scary flash fiction.

What would your protagonist wear for Halloween?

Discover Halloween costumes worn by famous authors.

The Daily Port of Call: October 30, 2014

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In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to start your story, describe characters, and make the most of NaNoWriMo.

How do you know where to start your story?

Learn how to describe your characters.

Discover this different take on NaNoWriMo.

And then check out the lies writers tell about NaNoWriMo.

Here are five marketing mistakes that beginning fiction writers make.

Find out what makes a good sentence. “Well, perhaps you should be asking, ‘What makes a bad sentence?’ and then doing none of those things.”