Write down a few topics that you care about enough to develop into a story. Think of experiences that resonated with you or left a lasting impact, such as a childhood event, a goal you achieved, or a mistake you made. The seed of your narrative doesn't necessarily have to be a major life event. Even simple, often overlooked experiences, such as cooking a meal for a loved one or a chance encounter, can be packed with meaning. If you can't think of a specific event to write about, try to find a small moment, memory, or image that stands out to you. Without editing or monitoring yourself, write whatever comes to your mind for at least 15 minutes. Set a timer, sit in a quiet, distraction-free place, and write. After the 15 minutes is up, read what you wrote, and underline passages that you could further develop for your story. Don't worry if you can't use a lot of the material. Free-writing is an exercise, and you're probably not going to produce an incredible story right off the bat. When you free-write, you may come up with 1 or 2 fledgling ideas that are worth exploring, so don't get discouraged. Some people also find it helpful to chat with a friend about a topic or an idea. If you have a thought you want to develop, try bouncing ideas off of a trusted, creative friend. Take in the world around you using all of your senses. Observe a nearby object and write about it as vividly as you can. Describe its color, its shape, the way light strikes it, its smell, its texture, and the feelings it conjures within you. Think about how to conjure up a clear and vivid image in the minds of your readers. A vivid description could be, "Hand-painted, cheerfully swirling floral patterns on the grandfather clock's face had long ago begun to fade. Nicks and scratches in its tawny wooden body further evidenced its age. Wear and tear aside, one could only marvel at its precisely dovetailed joints and exquisitely sculpted split pediment top." Carry a notebook (or use a memo app on your phone) and practice writing vivid descriptions throughout the day. To broaden your vocabulary, plug words into a thesaurus. Look up the definitions of the synonyms it generates, and use them when you practice writing descriptions in the future. Vivid details are essential to crafting a narrative, so practicing descriptive writing is time well spent. You may also be able to work a description of a coffee cup, chirping bird, or passerby into your narrative. A narrative needs a point. Ask yourself, "What lesson do I want to offer my readers?" Think about what you learned from the experience that inspired your narrative. Be honest with yourself and your reader, and let your emotions drive your narrative's message. Keep your message simple and clear. Building your narrative around a single, overarching message can help make it more memorable and impactful. If you're writing about your own experiences, try to let yourself be vulnerable. It's scary to write about emotions, whether they're positive or negative, or to write with sincerity about a significant experience. Let that vulnerability fuel your narrative. For example, suppose you're writing about a breakup. Writing about how your actions contributed to the breakup isn't easy, even if you're recounting events with fictional characters. However, digging deep and being honest about what you did wrong will make your story more authentic.

Summary: Make a list of meaningful topics. Write freely for at least 15 minutes a day. Practice writing descriptions with as much detail as possible. Choose a theme or message for your narrative.

In the long term, emotional intimacy can build attraction. As you're trying to get to know someone, have deeper conversations. Talk about your hopes, dreams, and fears with the other person. This can help build mutual feelings of attraction. Allow deep topics to be introduced organically into the conversation. If something emotional comes up, do not change the subject. Discuss the issue. Oftentimes, you can establish a solid, loving connection with someone in a short period of time by simply opening up. People are more attracted to those who make themselves available. Avoid doing things like playing hard to get. Instead, make yourself present in the person's life. Respond quickly to texts and phone calls. Make an effort to see the person regularly. People are attracted to those who care for themselves. If you want to help someone develop feelings of attraction to you, work on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking care in your physical appearance. It is not necessarily about looking a certain way. People are attracted to those who care for themselves. You do not have to radically change your lifestyle or appearance, but it's a good idea to work on practicing healthy eating, regular exercise, and good hygiene. Making another person feel valued can make them more attracted to you. Work on caring for the other person. Ask about them and their lives and ask how they're doing on a regular basis. You can try doing nice things for them as well. For example, if you know someone has had a bad day, bring them coffee or a donut at work.

Summary: Open up. Interact regularly. Take care of yourself. Care for the other person.

Here it is: 22(x+3) + 9 - 5 = 32 Remember the order of operations: PEMDAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, and Addition/Subtraction. You can't resolve the parentheses first because x is in the parentheses, so you should start with the exponent, 22. 22 = 4 4(x+3) + 9 - 5 = 32 Just distribute the 4 into (x +3). Here's how: 4x + 12 + 9 - 5 = 32 Just add or subtract the remaining numbers. Here's how: 4x+21-5 = 32 4x+16 = 32 4x + 16 - 16 = 32 - 16 4x = 16 To do this, just divide both sides of the equation by 4 to find x. 4x/4 = x and 16/4 = 4, so x = 4. 4x/4 = 16/4 x = 4 Just plug x = 4 back into the original equation to make sure that it checks out. Here's how: 22(x+3)+ 9 - 5 = 32 22(4+3)+ 9 - 5 = 32 22(7) + 9 - 5 = 32 4(7) + 9 - 5 = 32 28 + 9 - 5 = 32 37 - 5 = 32 32 = 32
Summary: Write down the problem. Resolve the exponent. Do the multiplication. Do the addition and subtraction. Isolate the variable. Check your work.