Your pet thrives on routine and before you disrupt it completely, you should prepare them well in advance. Start by adding short periods of separation to your pet's daily routine so they get used to your absence, and the absence of others, at home. You may do this over a period of a few weeks leading up to the back school season so your pet is prepared. For example, you may try to leave your pet alone for ten to fifteen minutes in the house while you go chat to a neighbor next door. Or you may leave your pet on their own for an hour while you go run errands in the area. You should also get your pet used to playing alone, as it will be less strange to them once the time comes for you to leave. Give your pet toys that they can play with on their own or leave them alone with a toy so they can have a solo play session. For example, if you have a dog, you may give them a puzzle game that dispenses treats once they have solved a puzzle or figured out how to open a trapdoor in the game. If you have a hamster, you may put a wheel in their cage so they can run on the wheel to occupy themselves when they are alone. If you have a cat, you may provide a scratching post so your cat can play and scratch to their heart's content while you are away. You should try to minimize the drama of you leaving and returning home so your pet does not get riled up when you come and go. You may try to simply open the door and exit quietly so your pet is not even aware that you are leaving. When you arrive home, you may remain quiet and calm so your pet does not become too excited by your return. Try to get others in your household in the habit of making a quiet entrance and a calm return to the home. This will allow your pet to see your leaving and entering as no big deal and become less stressed by the occurrence.
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One-sentence summary -- Add periods of separation to your pet's routine. Encourage your pet to get used to playing alone. Do not make a big deal of leaving and entering the home.

Each day, the bulk of your practice will involve the handwriting worksheets you have chosen. Whether you are using downloaded worksheets, or you have purchased a workbook, the sheets should be organized from the most basic to the most difficult. Carefully complete three worksheets every day, following the instructions provided. Remember to focus on the one or two areas you specifically want to improve. This should take 1520 minutes. If it takes you a bit longer, that's OK. Just do as much as you can, and don't rush. The second part of your daily writing practice will be writing the entire alphabet (in capital and lowercase letters). As you do this, slowly refine each letter, creating the look you desire. Keep in mind the slant of your letters (aiming to be consistent), and the spacing between them. Once you have refined your letters into the shapes you like, work on maintaining consistent letter forms. Spend around five minutes per day on your alphabet. Look back at some of your handwriting inspirations from before. Each day, choose one that you'd like to emulate. Then try to copy the look of that handwriting, letter by letter. Pay attention to how they connect letters (or not), any decorative flourishes they use, and the shapes and angles they create. Spend around five minutes per day on this. If you want to maintain an attractive handwriting, you will need to continue practicing even after your 30 days are up. Fortunately, you can make this fun, and put your new and improved handwriting to good use. Find a handwriting project that inspires you, and commit to working on it at least three times per week. You might: Start a bullet journal Create a handwriting Instagram page Find a penpal and write letters Copy down inspiring quotes or song lyrics
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One-sentence summary -- Complete three worksheets per day. Refine each letter of the alphabet. Mimic the handwriting you admire. Find a project that inspires you.

These sites cost money, but in return allow network executives to peruse your scripts. Usually you pay to get a rating, and high-rank scripts will shoot to the top of the lists. However, many of these sites are unreliable, so be sure to look them up online to find reviews, testimonials, and successes. Look up any "success stories" from the site on IMDB to check their reliability. Accepting unsolicited submissions without a mediator puts companies at risk of being accused of stealing. Getting electronic proof of review by companies is a unique benefit that the Internet provides in today's television development arena. Go online and find phone numbers, emails, submission ideas for companies that are making shows similar to yours. Get in touch however you can, talking to them about opportunities to meet and discuss your ideas. You don't to be needy, just willing to put in some effort to sell your script. You would never pitch a cheesy monster movie to NBC, you'd send it to SyFy. You wouldn't send a Historical Drama to Greg Danial's (The Office) production company. Think about what the studio is already making to pitch to the right people. Look into studio fellowship programs. These are paid 6-8 week programs that allow you to hone your ideas at the studio. They are, however, incredibly competitive. Meeting people is still the best way to sell any idea or show. Grab coffee with friends, join an improv group, and take jobs on movie sets. Even if one person isn't able to make your idea a reality, they may know someone who could help. When possible, work on film and TV sets as a production assistant or intern -- anything to get your foot in the door. While not strictly necessary, selling your idea to Hollywood is easiest if you're in Hollywood. If you're serious, it's time to move to LA. A lot of TV is also produced, however, in NYC. You need to knock the executives out once they give you a chance to speak. Pitching is an art form, but it is more of a sales pitch than a script. Your goal is simply to get people excited about the show, to put the image of the show in the executives' minds so they can envision the final product. To do that, talk about: The Hook: Return to the "what if" of your show. Why is it original, compelling, and worth watching? The Audience: Who is this show geared towards? How does it fit with the network's current audience. The "Trailer:" If you were selling this show in a commercial, what parts would you highlight? What are the "clips" that flesh out the world of the show. Why does your show fit their audience? How does it complement their other shows? Why do they need your show? Don't just talk about how awesome you or your show is, talk about why it is a good decision for them to buy it. You must know what types of shows the network produces, and who its audience is, to capture its attention. Your pitch should be no more than 12-15 minutes, and the shorter the better. Give the executives the idea of the show, hook them into the premise, and let them know why it is a good fit for their network. Then say thanks and answer any questions. You must practice your pitch ahead of time, multiple times. It needs to be as well prepared as your script and treatment. It can help to have multiple other ideas on hand too, even if they don't have a treatment. They may love you and your idea, but not have room in the schedule for that specific show.
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Add your material to a searchable online industry database. Create a list of appropriate companies that might like your idea and approach them online. Network with everyone you can. Know that you'll need an effective pitch to sell your idea once you're in the door. Remember to be a salesperson, not a writer. Pitch quickly and energetically.