It can feel devastating to be rejected by a magazine, especially when you have put a lot of work into a story. But don't shut down. Rejections can happen for more reasons than simply that your story "wasn't good." You may have misinterpreted the submission guidelines or been a bad fit for the magazine. Get back out there and find other magazines to submit to. Don't try to contact a magazine that has rejected your story. This displays immaturity and a misunderstanding of how the publishing industry works. You don't have to steer clear of a magazine just because they rejected one story. Unless they ask you to stop submitting, you can continue to submit other stories. The truth is that the publishing industry is very competitive, and even small presses get flooded with submissions. As a result, almost all submissions get rejected. Don't take it personally. Keep submitting your stories to magazines. If you are a strong writer, one day you will most likely be accepted. Find other writers to encourage you when you get discouraged, and revise your stories. You can even tailor a story to fit the style of a particular magazine to increase your odds of being accepted. Once you get accepted, the editors might want additional items from you, like your approval for edits they want to make. These will more than likely be formatting and proofreading changes rather than changes to the meaning of your words. Send a thank you letter when accepted. A thank you email works, but a real letter makes more of a lasting impact, which can increase your reputation and odds of getting published again. Even though you are a writer in a publication and may receive free copies of the magazine as a result, it is polite to purchase a few copies. This helps the magazine stay running and gives you more copies to circulate among friends and colleagues.
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One-sentence summary -- Be ok with rejection. Try again with other magazines if you are rejected. Send the editor what they need if accepted. Buy copies of the magazine you are published in.

If you're using a mouse, move the cursor to the upper-right corner. There are several "Get started" buttons on this screen. Click the one in the "Refresh your PC without affecting your files" section. You personal files will be saved. Apps installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Apps downloaded or installed from disk will not be reinstalled. Depending on how Windows 8 was installed on your computer, you may be prompted to insert the installation disk. If you don't have an installation disk, you can create a recovery disk that will work as well. Your computer will reboot and begin refreshing. This may take several minutes. Your Windows Store apps will be reinstalled and your files will be where you left them. Any programs you installed from disk or downloaded from the internet will need to be reinstalled.
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One-sentence summary -- Swipe in from the right side of the screen. Click or tap Settings. Click or tap Change PC settings. Click or tap Update and recovery. Click or tap Recovery. Click or tap Get started for "Refresh." Review what will be saved and removed. Click or tap Next. Insert your Windows 8 installation disk if prompted. Click or tap Refresh. Wait for your computer to refresh. Sign in with your user account. Wait while Windows finishes setting up.

Double-click the Word icon, which resembles a white "W" on a dark-blue background. Scroll through the Microsoft Word home page to find a template you like, or type word into the search bar at the top of the page to search for matching templates. For example, if you wanted to find budget-related templates, you would type "budget" into the search bar. You must be connected to the Internet in order to search for templates. Click a template that you want to use. This will open it in a window where you can take a closer look at the template. It's to the right of the template preview. Doing so opens the template in a new Word document. Most templates have sample text; you can replace this text by deleting it and typing in your own. You can also edit most templates' formatting (e.g., font, color, and text size) without ruining the template itself. Click File in the upper-left side of the page, click Save As, double-click a save location, enter your document's name, and click Save. You can re-open this document by going to the folder where you saved it and double-clicking it.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Microsoft Word. Search for a template. Select a template. Click Create. Edit the template. Save your document.

If you have a bundle of fresh herbs that look clean and dust-free, you don't need to wash them. However, if you just picked them from your garden, it's likely they contain some dust and dirt. Rinse them in gentle running water, then shake off the excess water. Whether you just rinsed your herbs or they were wet when you received them, you should first dry off the obvious moisture. Spread them out on a paper towel or clean dishcloth until there are no more water beads on the surface of the herbs. If you'd like to use your herbs right away, use this method to dry a small handful at a time. This method is also suitable for tea leaves that have just been used to brew tea. For either material, spread small leaves or pieces of herbs out between two dry paper towels. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until they are brittle, paying close attention for signs of burning. Moist, fleshy herbs such as mint and basil won't dry easily in the microwave unless they are already partly dried. Some herbs don't have much moisture to begin with, and can be dried over the course of a few weeks by tying the stems in bunches and hanging them upside down. Do this indoors in a dark place if possible, because sunlight can harm the color and flavor of the herbs. Herbs in this category tend to have stiff or thick leaves. They include rosemary, parsley, sage, and thyme. If you'd like to dry soft, moist herbs in this way, hang them in small bunches inside a paper bag. Poke holes at the base of the paper bag and place in an area with good air flow so the herbs dry more quickly and mold has less chance to grow. Herbs with soft, juicy leaves need to be dried quickly or they will grow mold. Pluck the leaves off the stem and lay them between paper towels so that no two leaves are touching. You may stack up to five layers of leaves if you need to, alternating between paper towels and herbs. Place these in an oven safe dish and place in an oven at the lowest possible temperature setting. They may take up to 8 hours to dry. Turn your oven dial just enough that only the pilot light or electric oven light comes on. Herbs that dry well in this method include basil, sage, bay leaf, and mint. Crumble the herbs between your fingertips before storing or before adding to food. Store dried herbs in an airtight container and place it in a cool, dark, dry place to keep the herbs flavorful as long as possible. Dried herbs have a stronger flavor than fresh herbs. When substituting dried herbs in a recipe that calls for fresh herbs, use 1/3 the amount listed, or 1/2 the amount if the herb is basil. Tea leaves can be dried immediately after used to brew a pot of tea. The microwave method above works best, as you usually have a small amount and a longer drying time could lead to mold. Use dried tea leaves as you would herbs, or use them to cover unpleasant smells around the house.
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Rinse dirt off fresh-picked herbs. Spread out wet herbs until the water evaporates before using any other method. Dry small amounts of herbs or tea leaves quickly in the microwave. Dry thick or sturdy herbs by hanging them indoors. Dry moist or soft herbs in a low temperature oven. When the herbs are crisp and crumbly, store them in an airtight container.