This is called basic hatching, and it's the first step in cross hatching. There are two types of basic hatching: parallel and contour. Both can be used as a base for cross hatching. Regardless of which hatching type you use, the lines do not cross over one another in standard hatching. You should also try to keep your lines equally spaced out for seamless, smooth shading. With parallel hatching, your lines should remain straight and run vertically or horizontally. With contour hatching, your lines should follow the contour of the outline you're shading. When you add basic hatching to your drawing, you'll use this skill to draw parallel lines over the area you wish to shade. Practice this by drawing a series of hatching lines on a piece of scrap paper.

Summary: Draw a series of parallel lines.

The restaurant or cafe should have a menu either printed out or written up on a board. This will let you know which coffee drinks are available to you. The coffee menu is sometimes separate from the regular drinks menu, so ask an employee if you can't find it. If the menu does not have iced coffee, you can still order a regular coffee and get a cup of ice. However, iced coffee is usually made with double-strength coffee to make up for being watered down with ice, so drinking it this way will make it less strong. You can always add milk and sweetener, but it will still have more of a coffee taste than an espresso drink made with milk. If you enjoy the flavor of coffee, a regular iced coffee will be a good choice. Decaf coffee is also available in most places that serve regular coffee. Cold brew is made by extracting coffee from beans over several days without heating the water. It is less acidic and can have a smoother, less intense taste than regular brewed coffee over ice. Cold brew is typically found in specialty cafes that have a wide variety of coffee drinks. A simple diner or a restaurant that doesn't specialize in coffee may not offer this option. If you want a creamy, sweet coffee, you may want to order an iced mocha, which will contain espresso, cold milk, and syrup. A typical mocha contains chocolate syrup, but caramel or other flavors may also be available. If you are on a diet or trying to limit your calorie intake, this might not be an ideal option. Some mochas can be very high in fat. While you can add milk or cream to your iced coffee after ordering, an iced latte is a better choice if you want your drink to be mostly milk. A latte is typically made with 2 ounces (57g) of espresso and enough milk to fill the rest of the cup, and a cappuccino is espresso, milk, and foam. Keep in mind that an iced latte or cappuccino will not have steamed milk like a regular latte, since steaming the milk heats it up. Your barista may add milk foam, but the foam will be hot and may make your drink less cold. If the coffee establishment you're ordering from offers espresso drinks, they can add a shot of espresso to your coffee for an extra charge. This can be a good choice if you want some extra caffeine in your drink, and doesn't change the taste much since it is a small amount.

Summary: Read the coffee menu. Choose regular iced coffee if you like the taste of coffee. Try cold brew if you want a smoother, less acidic coffee. Choose an iced mocha if you want an extra sweet drink. Go for an iced latte or cappuccino if you want a lot of milk in your coffee. Get an extra shot if you want more caffeine.

. It may help you get started with the writing of the story by sketching out a plot outline so you know what is going to occur in the story. Most writers avoid doing this as they do not want to feel limited by a plot outline. But if you are struggling to start your story, it may help to identify your protagonist, the setting of the story, and the events of the story. A plot outline should first address the story goal. This is something your protagonist would like to achieve and/or a problem she wants to resolve. This is also called the big "want" in the story, where your protagonist wants something from herself, another character, an institution, etc. A plot outline should also note the consequences for your protagonist if she does not achieve her goal. These are also called "the stakes of the story", where the protagonist will suffer in someway if she fails to reach her goal. Having high stakes in a story usually encourages a reader to stay engaged and care about the fate of your protagonist. If you are struggling with an idea for your story, you can try using a writing prompt. Writing prompts can help to get your creative juices flowing and allow you to narrow your focus. They can also force you to write about something you may not have considered before or thought of on your own. Most writing prompts have a time limit (i.e., write about the prompt for five minutes). You can extend the time limit for the writing prompt if you feel it is helping you generate useful material for your story. You can also deviate from the writing prompt if your writing takes you in a different direction. The prompt should act as a way to get you started, but it should not feel restrictive or limiting in any way. A writing prompt can be anything from a phrase, such as "I remember..." to an image, such as "Imagine you are trapped in your childhood bedroom". You can also use a phrase from a favorite poem or a book, as well as a phrase from a favorite song. You can find a list of writing prompts at http://www.writersdigest.com/prompts Writer's Digest and http://www.dailyteachingtools.com/journal-writing-prompts.html Daily Teaching Tools. You can also try an online random http://writingexercises.co.uk/firstlinegenerator.php first line generator. Once you have written some raw material for the story, you should take a moment to read it over and see if a protagonist emerges. The protagonist is the character whose fate matters the most in the story. This does not necessarily mean your protagonist has to be a hero or pure evil. Your protagonist should be the character readers will care about or sympathize with the most, flaws and all. The protagonist also does not necessarily have to be the narrator of the story, but they should be the one making decisions that move the story forward. Your protagonist should drive the events that occur in the story and their fate should give the story meaning. One method is to sit down and start with your basic story, writing down the details of the story in one sitting. This could be the crazy, amusing story you might tell a friend but are not sure how to translate into short story material. Getting down the raw data, or details of your story, can then allow you to shape it into a crafted piece later. Focus on simply telling the story and getting it down on the page. This could take you one hour or several hours. Pretend you are talking to a good friend and sharing the story with them over coffee. Avoid doing any outside research or reaching for information outside of the story you are telling. Try not to slow down to really think about certain sections or areas of the story. You will address any issues in the story once you reread it later.
Summary: Create a plot outline Use a writing prompt. Identify your protagonist. Try to write the basic story in one sitting.