Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a file folder. Know what the character looks like. Do character sketches. Select a name for your character Give the character fears and secrets. Draw the character.

Answer: Keep everything you'll need to know about your character in this folder. Doing this will keep you organized. Alternatively, you could make a folder on your computer and type everything up on Microsoft Word or any word processing software. How tall is the person? Are they of athletic build, slim build or chubby? What colour is their hair and their eyes? How long is their hair? Is it curly, wavy, straight, etc.? Look online for 'face makers' or, if you have a Sims game, make a Sim look like your character and take several screen shots. You could also look through pictures on-line and in magazines and find a person that looks like your character. This will help you get a strong visual of what your character looks like. Put pictures of your character in their file. This means recording things like the full name, birthday, ethnic background, and every detail of your character's personality. Search Google for character sketch outlines. Many are quite helpful. Work out and write down the basics, such as: When is their birthday? How old are they? Who are their friends? What are their dreams/goals? What do they want to accomplish? What is their past like? Who's in their family? Do they have any family? Any pets? What are their favourite things? . Names are important and must fit the personality of your character (although, as the writer, the name you choose will usually fit eventually, as readers get used to the combination). The name should reflect the time period and location in which your story is taking place, in order to seem fitting and convincing to readers. For example, a boy living in a small town in South Georgia in 1980s isn't going to be named Throckmorton. Sometimes, a long, complicated name is appropriate, but keep in mind how many times you will have to write it and your readers will have to read it. There's nothing worse than not being able to pronounce the main character's name! These can form excellent subplots and are a great help when you're stuck. What if Oliver is afraid of heights? What if the only way to save his little sister is to climb across the rickety bridge a mile above the ground? Knowing your characters' secrets can also create a compelling story. Having the secret slowly revealed can help to bring the plot and characters to life even more. If it helps you, draw your characters. While the personality of characters is far more important than appearance when it comes to being convincing, appearance can help to develop the character as well.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try haggling for a discount. Be willing to settle on the list price. Find a roommate. Schedule your search for the end of the year.

Answer: Property owners will sometimes offer a little wiggle room on the price in order to fill open units. After touring a listing, act like you're interested but aren't sure you can come up with what they're asking. If you're lucky, you may be able to convince them to reduce the rate by a couple hundred dollars. Suggest a specific amount by using phrases like "$1,900 is a little steep for me, but I could make $1,750 work." Try splitting the difference to land a better bargain. If an apartment is going for $2,200 and your target price is $2,000, they'll be more likely to meet you in the middle if you offer $1,800. Even if your negotiation attempts don't pay off, they're worth a shot if it means saving you expenses. You won't always be able to talk the seller down. Just because they refuse to budge, however, doesn't mean you shouldn't take the offer, especially if it's in a good location, has all the features you need and is available immediately. More often than not, you should be prepared to pay what's being asked and not a penny less. In some cases, market values may even continue to go up over time as demand for housing in the area increases. Think twice before dismissing a property that's only a few hundred dollars more than what you're looking to spend. Being stubborn will only cause you to end up without a place to live. If you're worried that you might not be able to afford the full rent on your own, consider moving in with a roommate to help you subsidize the cost of living. By sharing the financial responsibility with another person, you stand to cut your expenses in half, which can be a huge relief when it comes to living comfortably. Interview potential roommates beforehand to determine whether or not you think the arrangement would work. Make sure your roommate(s) is also financially secure and has the proper documentation to move forward on a lease right away. Most people tend to move in the summer. As a result, this is when list prices will be highest. Waiting until the slow season when demand drops off is surefire way to score a more attractive offer. If you can hold out until the winter months, your patience will be rewarded with lower rates. Start browsing new accommodations as early as May or June to get ahead of the game. One downside of waiting until winter to search for an apartment is that turnover is typically lower, which means fewer properties will be available.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make the scavenger hunt indoors, or in an enclosed area outside. Pair the kids up. Find items that are familiar and obvious. Hide the items in easy places. Create simple lists for each team. Announce the winning team once all the teams find all the items.

Answer: This will lessen their chances of getting lost. You could do boys vs. girls, sibling teams, etc. If there are younger and older kids/adults in the group, then it might be best to pair up younger kids with older kids/adults. Some good items might be stuffed animals, books, etc. Make sure that there is more than one of each item so that all the teams can get one. Give each team a prize, with the winning team having the best prize.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get off the camel once you have it under control. Keep a safe distance from your camel. Do not run away from the camel. Do not make any sharp or sudden movements. Try walking in a slow circle around your camel while talking to it calmly.

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Once the wild ride is over, have the camel sit. Dismount and keep a firm hold on the reins. Unlike horses, camels can kick in all directions. Their kicks are very powerful, and very strong. A frightened camel is a spooked camel. If you get too close to it too quickly, it may try to defend itself by kicking you. If you turn your back to the camel, it may chase after you. Even if your camel is no longer running, it may still be feeling anxious. Any sharp, sudden movements may only spook it further. This may help calm and reassure the camel. Talk soothingly to it, and try not to make any sharp, sudden movements. Be sure to keep a firm grip on the reins.