The Birthday Boy

Today was my birthday, and I was glad to get some literary gifts. My girlfriend got me Sieze the Day by Saul Bellow and Revising Fiction by David Madden. Seize the Day is taught in Columbia University's writing program. Revising Fiction looks promising, too. It gives 185 techniques for improving fiction. My mother bought me five or six books of stamps to pay for postage when I submit stories and novels.

Registration for classes is on Wednesday, as is orientation. Classes start on September 7 and I am reading recommended titles and works by my professors at top speed. I wrote about 500 words a couple days ago and thought of a great idea for a series of YA books. Off to write!