Birthdays: James Boswell (1740), Kate Seredy (1899), Henry Greene (1905), Dominick Dunne (1925), Lee Child (1954), David Remnick (1958), Gerald Morris (1963), Ann-Marie MacDonald (1958), Desmond Bagley (1923), Liesel Schwarz (1974)

Tip: Not every writer writes in a linear fashion. Some write individual scenes out of order, then put them together later. Figure out what works for you.

Thought for the day: “Writing is a hellish task, best snuck up on, whacked on the head, robbed and left for dead.” – Ann-Marie MacDonald

Jumpstart: “I hope you can hold your breath for a very long time.” (Why? What’s happening here?)