Recent studies of marine mammals have revealed the perplexing fact that baby killer whales don’t sleep at all during their first month on Earth. The explanation concocted by scientists is that the whales are at risk of freezing to death in the inhospitable waters until they acquire the blubber that insulates them. As you head through the idas of your novel month, take inspiration from these creatures and know taht with each day of writing you’re developing the kind of thinkened skin and world-wise writing experience that will serve you well for the rest of your life. Even if it just feels sometimes like you’re swimming in circles.

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