Port of Call

The Daily Port of Call: December 17, 2014

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Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find ten reasons why your hero needs flaws, why certain stories are timeless, and the critical elements of your story’s black moment.

Discover these ten reasons why your hero needs flaws.

Find out why certain stories are timeless.

Learn the critical elements of your story’s black moment.

How do you write a convincing culprit?

Blogging for authors: Learn how to create a blog that can grow with your career.

Discover these ten tips for authors using social media.

The Daily Port of Call: December 16, 2014

Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

Alexander Lvov/bigstockphoto.com

In today’s Daily Port of Call, you’ll find how to transmit naked emotion, when to submit your work, and digital tools to enhance your productivity and creativity.

Check out these three secrets of transmitting naked emotion to help you write better.

It’s important to let your characters be wrong.

When is it time to stop editing and submit your work?

Learn how minimalism can help your writing life.

Discover these digital tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and digital-life sanity.

Conduct your own year-end wrap-up: Choose your favorites.