Birthdays: Flannery O’Connor (1925), Toni Cade Bambara (1939), Gabriel Fielding (1916), Kate DeCamillo (1964), Toni Cade Bambara (1939)

Tip: Most people have endless “to do” lists. Look yours over. Can you put some fun things in there to break up the tedium?

Thought for the day: “The mere habit of writing, of constantly keeping at it, of never giving up, ultimately teaches you how to write.” – Gabriel Fielding

Jumpstart: Create an alter-ego. What is his/her name? Sex? Physical attributes? Be specific and detailed. How would you use this person? As a pen name?