Article: After you have finished writing the beginning of your novel, you will need to spend some time on revision to make sure that the story and details are in line with your vision for the novel. Give yourself at least a few days to read over the beginning of your novel and check for continuity, clarity, and development. Some questions you might ask yourself include: Does everything that happens in the beginning make sense? Does it flow well? Are there any drastic tone shifts that might be confusing for readers? If so, how can I adjust the tone in these places? Is there anything in the beginning of the novel that might confuse readers? Is it possible to work on clarifying and/or developing these passages? After you have completed revisions on the content of your novel's opening pages, you will need to take some time to edit your work as well. Read through the chapter to check for errors like spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Reading out loud is a great way to catch minor errors. You can also try reading your first chapter backwards to make it easier for you to catch minor errors. If you find an error, one way to check for similar errors is to use MS Word's find and replace feature. For example, if you find the typo "opwn" when the word should be "open," then search for "opwn" and replace all instances with "open." Once you have your first chapter nicely edited (but still not perfect-- that will come later!), find a writing friend or teacher and ask her to be your first reader. The ideal first reader is someone who has a strong command of the language, loves to read novels, and will give you honest feedback. Ask your reader if the opening chapter draws her into the story, and what she is left asking at the end. Your reader will be able to tell you if the story makes sense and can also let you know if it is engaging. Remember that the beginning of your story is the most important part! If the reader gets bored at the beginning, she probably won't finish it at all. You can also have more than one person read it to give you a variety of opinions. This would be a great time to engage with a writing workshop or creative writing class. After you've mastered the novel's beginning and you've received feedback from readers, don't waste any time in starting chapter 2. You want to keep writing while you have momentum in order to avoid writer's block! Remember to stay consistent with the writing style, point of view, and characters that you've worked so hard to develop in your novel's beginnings. Also remember to tie up any loose ends from problems, dilemmas, or mysteries that you left unsolved in the novel's beginnings. Check out this helpful wikiHow article for more tips on continuing your novel. First, congratulate yourself on finishing a novel! That's not an easy feat, and you should be proud. Then, flip back to your very first chapter and read it over. What has changed since you wrote it? Are there new characters or plot points you think you should bring up? What do you think of the writing quality? Jot down these points and spend some time thinking about them before you start your second draft.
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Revise the beginning of your novel. Edit the beginning of the novel. Ask someone else to read your draft. Continue with the rest of the novel. Revisit your first chapter once you're done.
Article: Make sure the soil is kept moist, but not soggy. The tubers will rot in soggy soil. To help keep the right level of soil moisture, mulch around the plants after you have planted them. Use potash and phosphorus as well as a 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly to ensure optimum growth. If you live in a region where the temperature drops below 70 degrees in the winter, dig up the caladium tubers. Replant them when the soil is warm again. If your caladium is in a container, simply bring it inside for the winter. Caladiums do well as house plants. Be sure they get some sunlight during the day. Fertilize every few weeks with a liquid fertilizer. When your plant begins to die back, but before the first frost, dig up the tuber and discard the wilted leaves. Let the tubers dry out for a few days and then store them with dry peat moss in a box or paper bag in a dark cool place for the winter. Throw out any soft or empty feeling tubers. Plant when the soil is warm and ready for your caladiums to grow well.
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Keep caladiums well watered. Fertilize caladiums periodically. Overwinter your caladiums.
Article: The simplest way to do this is to insert two fingers into the shackle loop and use them to force the shackle away from the top of the lock. This will put the locking pins inside the lock into the right position for a quick crack-job. Make sure you've eliminated all excess slack from the shackle. If you don't, you won't be able to knock the lock loose, no matter how many times you hit it. Don't try to grip the body of the lock itselfthat's where you'll be aiming your hammer. More specifically, you want to target the side that contains the fixed end of the shackle, as the pins are located just underneath. Pound the lock over and over again using quick, short strikes. Eventually, you'll disengage enough of the pins to "bump" the lock open. You can also use the handle of a screwdriver or another hard, blunt item if you don't happen to have a hammer handy. The best part about coaxing a padlock open with a hammer is that it should still work like nothing ever happened afterwards, so long as you don't hit it hard enough to damage any of the pins. As soon as you get done breaking your lock, give it a test run. If it fastens properly, hold onto it for future usage. If not, chuck it in the trash. This method can be useful if you need to remove your padlock without the keys but don't want to destroy it in the process.
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Pull up on the shackle to create tension. Tap the side of the lock with a hammer or similar tool repeatedly. Reuse your lock when you're finished.