In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Start with action and scene so your reader is grabbed right away. Focus on a scene involving your narrator or your main character. Begin with a scene that will give the reader a sense of the narrative voice and the style of the rest of the novel. For example, you may begin with a scene involving the main character and their mother. The relationship between the main character and the mother character may then be carried on throughout the rest of the novel. A short novel should only focus on one conflict or situation involving your main character. This will prevent the novel from growing into a longer narrative and make it easier for you to stay focused while you write. Have one central conflict in the novel and go from there. Try to summarize the central conflict or plot of the novel in one sentence. If you can do this, the conflict or plot is likely clear enough for the short novel. For example, you may have a central conflict like, "Teenager Mary Heti struggles to come out to her religious mother and deal with being a social outcast in a small Southern town." Keep your number of characters within one to four maximum in the short novel. This will help you avoid getting overwhelmed by too many characters in such a short work. You may focus on one or two main characters and one or two secondary characters. You should also limit your settings so the reader can be immersed in the novel. For example, you may have one main setting, like the small American town where the narrator lives. You may then have one secondary setting, like the summer camp in the woods she goes to for one month. A short novel should move fast to keep the reader engaged. Repeat key themes and ideas throughout the novel. Have recurring scenes or moments so the novel feels well paced. For example, you may have the narrator go see a doctor on a recurring basis as part of the novel's structure. Or you may have a main character who charts the movement of a star in the sky throughout the novel to tie it all together. A short novel lends itself to an ending that packs an emotional punch. Surprise your reader with a good twist at the end. Set up the reader's expectations and then knock them down. Make the ending surprising and unexpected, as this will leave the reader satisfied when they put the novel down. For example, you may have a satisfying ending where the mother character accepts the main character for who they are, despite her religious beliefs.
Summary: Begin in scene. Have one central conflict. Include a limited number of characters and settings. Use repetition and pacing. Have a strong ending.

Tap the tape against your skin first to make it less sticky, then lay it down across your nail. You can do it vertically, horizontally, or even diagonally. You can even use multiple strips to create a striped or banded effect! Use circle stickers to create a French tip! For a polka-dot effect, skip the tape and use a tiny brush or a toothpick to make little dots of clear polish instead. Do just one nail for now.
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One-sentence summary -- Block off the areas you don't want glittered with pieces of tape.

Problem: Article: It can be extremely daunting to meet new people, especially if you have bipolar depression. However, taking the first step to introduce yourself is important. If you are at a party or social function, just go up to the person and say hello and tell them your name. For example, you may be at a friend's party or at a social meetup. Scan the crowd for someone who looks nice or interesting. Go up to that person and say, "Hi. My name is ____. What's yours?" If someone is alone, then they will likely be happy to have the company. Sometimes, just going up to someone and introducing yourself may be awkward. Instead, you may find it easier to start a conversation with someone. Use the situation you are in or the location to give you a good starting place for conversation. Just make sure to stick to neutral topics and avoid anything potentially inflammatory, such as politics. If you are in class, start a conversation with someone about the homework or the material you're covering. If you're at a social meetup for board games, start talking to someone about the board game they are playing. If you're at a friend's party, comment on the food or the music. For example, you can say, "What game are they playing? It looks fun, but I have never seen it before" or "What did you think of the book we read for class?" or "I didn't know they were getting burritos catered. I love burritos, and this place is one of the best." As you pursue friends with bipolar depression, the time is going to come when you want to share your condition with your friends. Think about how you want to tell and why. Make sure you wait until you get to know and trust the person before you decide to share it with them. Think about why you want to tell this person. Will this person be understanding? Will they be patient and supportive? Consider how they talk with other people as well because this will be a good indication of how they will talk to you. When you finally tell the person, tell them as much as they need to know. For example, "I have bipolar depression. That means I sometimes have trouble with my moods and go through phases of depression. This doesn't mean we can't be friends. I just wanted you to know." Or, if you feel uncomfortable sharing this much, then you can also share a symptom of your bipolar disorder. For example, you might say, "I often have trouble sleeping at night." Trouble sleeping is a common complaint so most people can relate to it. If you're to the point where you want to tell people about your condition, you should be careful how often you talk about it. If you are struggling with your symptoms or going through a bad patch, it's okay to talk about it or let your friends know. However, don't talk about the bipolar every time you get together with people. Don't detail your health problems or difficulties with bipolar all the time when you're with other people. Though you may deal with it constantly, you don't want that to be the focus of your conversations and social interactions. Make sure to listen to your friend's concerns as well.
Summary:
Introduce yourself. Find something to start a conversation about. Choose when you share your condition carefully. Limit how often you talk about your bipolar disorder.