Q: Sight-seeing is a common practice for travelers. Think about the transportation, admittance and other costs related specifically to these trips. Most monuments, parks, and museums are free of charge but some may cost a small amount money. Research these sights beforehand so you can factor them into your budget. Look up pre-packaged sight-seeing tours in your destination. They may be the most cost-efficient and thorough way to see a locale's major sights. If you're planning on attending amusement parks, enjoying the local nightlife, or taking in a show, factor these costs into your budget. You may want to create a rough schedule of your daily entertainment plans so you can research them ahead of time. Use sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor to research local entertainment and get an idea of the costs ahead of time. Consider getting a AAA membership. They offer travel discounts at restaurants and entertainment venues. Many travelers purchase gifts for others other souvenirs for themselves. It will be difficult to determine the costs ahead of time so make a budget you can stick to. Make a list of the people you intend to purchase gifts for ahead of time and try to assign a rough dollar amount.
A: Determine sight-seeing costs. Determine your entertainment costs. Consider gifts and souvenirs.

Article: You will need to negotiate with different people, depending on who you are. Accordingly, you should figure out who to contact about making an offer for rights: If you are a publisher, then you should negotiate with the author's agent or, if there is no agent, then with the author directly. Foreign publishers will probably need to contact the publishing house which published the book initially. They typically have specialist rights staff that you work with. Alternately, you may need to work with a sub-agent. Book publishers often offer the author an advance, which is an amount of money. The advance is usually deducted from future royalties. For example, if you offer a $10,000 advance, then the author doesn't begin to receive royalties on each book sold until they have earned at least $10,000 in royalties. There is no easy way to determine how much an advance should be. If the author is unknown, then you might not need to offer any advance. Advances are also broken up and paid in installments. For example, one third may be paid upon accepting the manuscript, another third when the author delivers the manuscript, and the final third on publication. Royalties are standard and don't vary much from contract to contract. However, you need to understand royalties before going into negotiations. Consider the following: Book royalties are typically calculated as a percentage of the retail price. For example, if a hardcover sells for $25.95 and the royalty rate is 15%, then the author gets around $3.90 per book. As a publisher, you might try to get the royalty based on the net price. This is the amount you receive as publisher after the book is sold. Royalty scales can be graduated. In other words, the royalty percentage increases as the number of books are sold. An author will want to know quite a bit of detail before agreeing to sign on with you. Accordingly, you should determine the following information before going any further: expected first run (e.g., 10,000 copies) proposed publication schedule local retail price your marketing plans the amount of your advance Call up the appropriate person (author, agent, publisher) and express interest in the work. You should be prepared to discuss how much you are willing to offer as an advance, as well as your expected first run. If what you are prepared to offer is far from what the author wants, they can decline to negotiate with you. You also should be prepared to talk about your publishing house. Ideally, you will have a brochure or a list of published works that you could share with the author or agent. This is particularly important if you are buying foreign rights, because the author might not be familiar with your reputation in a different country. Before moving on to draft a contract, you should reach agreement with the author on the details of publication. This will make the contract drafting much easier. Talk about the following: proposed formats for publication (e-book, paperback, hardback) whether the copyright will be in the author's name or the publisher's the applicable currency publication schedule length of license any additional rights (such as the right to re-license in your territory) proposed changes price and availability of electronic files who will obtain permission to reproduce illustrations or other images
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know who to contact. Determine the book advance. Choose a royalty rate. Get your details in order as a book publisher. Express interest in the work. Negotiate details.

Problem: Article: Everyone has a different way of organizing their desk and their tools. Yours will depend on the kind of work you do at your desk. Make sure that whatever you do, it keeps the space usable and clear of distractions. You might want to use different kinds of containers for different items. You might need file folders or a bulletin board to pin things to. You may have lots of tools that need to be hung on hooks. If you mostly use your desk for office work, don't keep your craft supplies there. Choose a different place in your room or office to keep those things. If you have noticed that a certain item rarely or never gets used, don't keep it at your desk. If there's a tool or resource that you use a lot but have been keeping elsewhere, create a space for it at your desk. If you've been having a hard time staying organized or keeping your desk clean, this could be a sign that you need to create a different organizational method. If you've kept everything in drawers, maybe shelves or hooks would be better for you. If you have a hard time focusing on your computer screen, maybe you need to clear everything else out of sight. Ask other people who work in your field how they organize their desks. They might have valuable insights for you!
Summary: Organize things in a way that works for you. Keep only relevant tools nearby. Try new things.

Q: Starting a meaningful talk with forced conversation starters is awkward and could make your girlfriend feel like you're putting her on the spot. Try to engage her in small talk, and let the conversation naturally progress into deeper topics. For example, you might start off by just talking about your days at school or work. You could then go deeper by asking her, "If you could change anything about your day, what would it be?" Getting to know how your girlfriend thinks about the future will help you both get a feel for your relationship's longevity. Early on in a relationship, understanding her hopes and dreams will help you get to know her better. As your relationship matures, knowing each other's future plans will help you decide if you're compatible in the long run. Ask her things like, "Where do you see yourself in five years? What's your dream job? Do you want a family someday? How many kids do you see yourself having?" Think about your own answers to these questions, and share them openly and honestly with your girlfriend. Don't interrogate her. Try to keep the conversation two-sided and be willing to share answers to your own questions as well. Have regular conversations about your relationship and share your respective feelings about its status. Start conversations by asking your girlfriend questions about how your relationship has progressed over time. Ask each other, "What was the first thing that convinced you we should start dating? What are the biggest changes in me that you've noticed since we started dating? What are my strengths and weaknesses as a partner? Where can I improve?" Try to keep a detached, calm tone when conversations about your relationship get deep. If you identify areas where you can both be better partners, keep an open mind and don't take things personally. Focus on building a stronger relationship instead of criticizing each other. If you want to tell your girlfriend about something she does that bothers you say, "Please don't think I'm just being critical for the sake of it. I care about you and our relationship, and I just want us build the best partnership possible." If your girlfriend lets you know about something you can work on, take responsibility for it and, if necessary, ask for more information about how can you be a better partner. Maintaining eye contact and nodding at appropriate moments are basic and essential ways of conveying your interest and attention. Try to keep your body relaxed, but don't slouch so much that you seem bored or disinterested. You should keep your arms and legs uncrossed, face the other person, and sit or stand at the same level so neither of you looks down on the other.
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Warm up with small talk. Ask her about her dreams and future plans. Talk about your relationship. Keep the tone calm when you discuss your relationship. Use your body language to convey your interest.