Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day, National Teachers Day, and the birthday of: J.M. Barrie, Richard Adams, Mona Van Duyn, Alan Bennett

Tip: Are the type of writer who likes to “out there” – sitting in the coffee shop with noise and chaos around you, typing away like crazy, or are you the type who likes to cocoon? Figure out what type of area works best for you and figure out how to get it.

Thought: “Talent is like a faucet, while it is open, one must write.” – Jean Anouilh

Teaser: Finish this: I closed my eyes, I held my nose and took a drink…