Birthdays: Ezra Jack Keats (1916), Douglas Adams (1952), Peter Sis (1949), Deborah Copaken (1966), D.J. MacHale (1955), Libba Bray (1964)

Holidays and observances: Nat’l Funeral Director/Mortician Recognition Day, Nat’l Promposal Day, Johnny Appleseed Day, Popcorn Lover’s Day, Worship of Tools Day

Tip: “Her eyes dropped to the floor.” – ewwww. Check your story for loose body parts. Unless it’s a horror story or gruesome murder scene, you shouldn’t leave them lying around. Her gaze can drop to the floor, but not her eyes. And don’t “toss yourself” anywhere. Unless you’re a clone.

Thought for the day: “I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.” – Douglas Adams

Jumpstart: Create a comic book superhero. Male or female? Human? What powers does s/he have? How does s/he use them?