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: “It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do. Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhausting one. Idleness, like kisses, to be sweet must be stolen.” ― Jerome K. Jerome
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” ― Benjamin Spock
“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?
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