Birthdays: Novalis (1772), Jerome K. Jerome (1859), E.E. Smith (1890), Benjamin Spock (1903), Martha Grimes (1931), Esther Freud (1963),
Dr. Benjamin Spock was best known for his “Baby and Child Care” book
Quote: “You can’t be blocked if you just keep on writing words. Any words. People who get ‘blocked’ make the mistake of thinking they have to write good words.” – Martha Grimes
Tip: Learn to use “track changes” in your processing program. It’s what most editors and publishers rely on when editing your work.
Jumpstart: Look at a scenic picture. What is happening just out of sight? Describe the scene and what is happening in detail.
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