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How to write gothic fiction
Choose a time when your story will take place.
Decide if your story will take place in the past or present. Many gothic fiction stories take place a century or even further in the past.

OUT: A story about the past can make supernatural events and strange characters seem more real to your readers. Or, you can write in the present but include lots of elements that hearken back to an older time.

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How to make walks enjoyable
Getting a friend or group of friends to walk with you is a great idea.
Chatting away with others can make long distances seem like a trip to the mailbox. Preoccupy each other and talk about things you would usually chat about on the phone or online.

OUT: Don't let the conversion drift towards " oh, my gosh that hill is huge. " If you don't have friends you can walk with, bring a portable cd player or mp3 player (flash based mp3 players are best for runners, walkers, or joggers.

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How to cope with a subject you hate
Contextualize the subject.
Sit down and ask yourself why you don't enjoy this particular subject. When you're able to identify and contextualize what you don't like about a subject, you can take steps to correct the issue.

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Ask yourself why you're having trouble with this subject or class. Is it because you don't understand a particular concept? Do you dislike the instructor or your classmates? Are you bored? If you dislike the instructor or your classmates, understand that classes do have time limits.