Problem: Article: Take a picture such as a photograph or an image from a magazine and time yourself to see how quickly you can sketch it. The stress of the time constraint will force you to focus on the details of the sketch and will improve your ability to draw quickly. Set a timer for 10 minutes, then draw the same image with a 5-minute time limit. Then, try drawing it for 2 minutes, and then finally, 1 minute. For a real challenge, try giving yourself 10 seconds to sketch a reference image. Print out a copy of a drawing from an artist with a style that you hope to emulate. Lay a piece of tracing paper over the drawing and trace over it. When you're finished, put another sheet of tracing paper over the image and trace it again to get better at the line quality that the original artist accomplished. Practice tracing over the image multiple times with new sheets of tracing paper and using different line quality and thickness to vary it up and challenge yourself. Trace over the entire drawing, not just a section, so you can get a feel for how the lines are incorporated to form a larger piece.
Summary: Set a timer for 10 minutes and sketch a photo to force yourself to focus. Trace over drawings from artists that you admire to improve your style.

Problem: Article: Visit a hair salon or learn how to give yourself dreadlocks, then style your dreadlocked hair in a top-knot, side bun, or ponytail with a rubber band. Cyber Goth hairstyles are all about achieving a futuristic, out-of-this-world look, so don't be afraid to experiment with something unexpected or unique. For a particularly futuristic and unique vibe, try coloring a few dreadlocks with spray-on hair color, or braiding colorful ribbon into the braids. Using electric clippers or a razor, try shaving the left or right side, one section, or just the bottom half of your head. This gives you the futuristic look that is characteristic of cyber Goth hairstyles (and with a nod to Deathrocker Goth styles as well!). This style works particularly well with short hair, as the shaved sections will naturally be more obvious. If you have long hair and choose to keep the unshaved sections of your hair long, style your hair in an up-do, such as a bun or ponytail, to show off the shaved sections. If you don't want to fully commit to this look by shaving your head, you can achieve a similar look by tightly braiding or twisted small portions of your hair in a designated spot and pinning the ends into a bun or fauxhawk on top of your head. By tightly braiding or twisting small portions of hair, you will expose some of the skin underneath, giving you a semi-shaved look without actually having to shave off your hair. Incorporate elements of the hairstyles from your favorite futuristic, space-themed movies into your Goth hairstyle by trying out different blunt haircuts. If you do not have black hair and want to avoid using color, this is a good option for you to experiment with a futuristic Goth look while keeping your natural hair color. Whether your hair is long or short, sharply-shaped bangs, such as a straight, blunt cut across your forehead or a cut that descends into a point in the middle, can easily give you a cyber Goth vibe in very little time. Try an asymmetrical blunt bob for a futuristic look that will surely get noticed.
Summary: Create a unique top-knot, side bun, or ponytail with dreadlocked hair. Shave parts of your head for a quintessential cyber Goth look. Play around with blunt cuts and shapes.

Problem: Article: Make sure the space you want to throw the fundraiser in is available on the day and time you want and reserve it. Leave enough time between now and the date of the event for invitees to respond, if applicable. Don't schedule your event on the same days as major holidays or other big events to avoid conflicts and maximize the number of attendees. Make sure there is adequate space and find out what supplies are available to use, if any. Make a map of the space and draw in where different things will go on the day of the event. For example, if you are hosting a fundraiser at an event space like a conference center, they probably have things like microphones, sound systems, and other electronics available to borrow or rent. If you're hosting an outdoor fundraiser, make sure you plan out where things like parking and concession booths will be. Research online or talk to other people who have hosted fundraisers in your area to find out what permits are necessary. Fill out any required paperwork and pay any fees to ensure your event is legal and avoid any fines or other problems. For example, if you are holding a raffle, you may need to speak with the gaming authority. If you're selling food, you may need to check with the health department.
Summary: Schedule a date and time. Tour the chosen location's facilities to plan for the event setup. Notify the proper authorities and complete any required paperwork.

Problem: Article: "A lot" is a noun phrase (an indefinite article a + a noun) that functions as an adjective to refer to the quantity of something. This makes it like any other noun phrase, such as "a wagon" or "a puppy," and it is always spelled as two words. For example: I have a lot of money. I have a lot of burritos. I have a lot of Bratz dolls. I like you a lot. "A lot" is often used in informal conversation to describe the quantity of something, but it is usually considered too colloquial for use in formal prose. Some people prefer to use a lot to describe quantities for collective nouns, or things that cannot be counted individually, such as sugar or water. For example: "There was a lot of sugar on the floor." It may be preferable to use other words, such as "several," "many," or "a great deal of" when referring to count nouns (things that can be counted individually). Allot is a verb, something you do, rather than an adjective that describes something. For example: He was allotted three feet of space to set up his art stall. I will allot these lottery tickets to my friends. It no longer exists as an acceptable word in English. It was taught in the U.S. school systems in the 60's through the 90's which may be causing some confusion between generations. If you catch yourself writing alot, even in informal situations, rewrite it as a lot as it is the accepted appropriate use.
Summary:
Use the informal phrase "a lot" when you wish to describe quantity. Understand that "a lot" is often considered slang. Use "allot" when you are referring to giving out, apportioning, dividing or granting something. Refrain from using "alot". Practice your usage.