10:34 p.m. - 2011-01-04
8 things to do before you start your novel.....
1) Sharpen your pencils. You can never have too many. Check all drawers in the house to be sure you get them all.
2) Organize your files. You may need access to past research. Create an alphabetical and chronological cross-index for efficiency.
3) Skim the dictionary for any words you might not know.
4) Call your mom. Unresolved family issues can cloud a writer�s judgment. Do siblings and cousins while you�re at it.
5) Lose 15 pounds. You�re going to be sitting a lot.
6) Trim toe nails. You�ll get holes in your socks if you don�t!
7) What�s that sound? Is a faucet running somewhere? Better go check.
8) Get a good night�s sleep. You�ll think more clearly in the morning.
