#Quick Tip

[unholyhelbig]

Quick PSA for all of my financially challenged people out there: Employers in the United States legally cannot call a doctor’s office to validate a sick note, unless given explicit, written, permission.

I’ll say it louder for the people in the back! If your employer is demanding that you need an excuse to miss work, and you are on deaths doorstep but cannot afford to go to a physician: fake the note.

Fake the note, because we’re trained to quite literally not confirm nor deny that you were in to see a physician. This is your health information and it’s protected by the HIPPA Act of 1996.

[dnschmidt]

Three ways to improve your writing

Reading a lot, both fiction and nonfiction. I mostly stick to my genre, but I try to read from different eras and perspectives so I can get a bigger picture on techniques, tropes, and what's original and what's been done to death. On the nonfiction side, a writer named K.M. Weiland has lots of fantastic books on writing that have helped me tremendously. To a smaller extent, the classic writing guides like Save The Cat have also been helpful. And I like to read a lot about archetypes and symbolism, to give my work a bit deeper meaning and resonance.

Using beta readers is also helpful. I consulted several beta readers this time around, and they helped me see some errors I was making in that book, and some weaknesses in my writing in general. It's nerve wracking and stressful, but it's worth it.

Also, doing regular "warmup exercises." I stretch my writing muscles every morning with a little flash fiction, usually from some hashtag prompt. I feel like it gets my brain going and makes the rest of my work come a little easier.

[dra3-or-die]

IG: etheringtonbrothers

[foxsoulart]

Pics of paintings I poured the other day before they dried

[queerlilchinchin]

Quick tip: if you're going to use an app like grubhub or door dash, make sure that you're paying attention to the address of the place you're ordering from.

It just took me almost 2 hours to receive 2 smoothies I'd bought for $37. It shouldn't have taken that long, but even so, the distance between my apartment and the place I ordered from was further than I'd intended.

[everywherenyc]

#HappyTuesday - Calmness is mastery,. You have to get to a point where your mood doesn't shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Don't allow others to control the direction of your life, and don't allow your emotions to overpower your intelligence.

#stregth #independence #selfpride

#selfsufficiency #tuesdayteaching

#tuesdaythoughts

[lawrichai]

Ventilating Tutorial - Tailored Swiss lace Doll Head cap using a ventilating needle - Quick Tips:

quick tip 1/4: "Align your lace weave around the head horizontally so your knotted hair will part in a natural way."

quick tip 2/4: "To insure your cap stays in place, make a chin strap with a thread by attaching both sides of the lace together under the chin of your doll. "

quick tip 3/4: "If you plan to ventilate your wig with heat resistant synthetic fibers, you can also use them to sew your cap. Fold one in two and make a first knot, then do a seam with the needle. "

quick tip 4/4: "Ventilating through the 3 layers of lace at the back of the head can be quite tricky and tedious. Instead, sew the top part's edge horizontally and cut the excess lace. Then leave a narrow overlap at the bottom of the cap. "

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I hope those can add some details to the original tutorial video about making the tailored doll head cap =^.^=

Have fun Ventilating !

[child-of-frigg]

Burning Incense?

Consider using a brass bowl filled with salt in place of a traditional wooden incense holder, this salt in turn can be used in warding spells.

Burning natural incense? Sand or soil used in place of salt can be used in gardening spells, and wood incense is a great source of mineral rich carbon which is perfect for garden soil.

[fairmaiden8]

Transforming Candle Holders: Quick Tip Wednesday

Welcome to “Transforming Candle Holders: Quick Tip Wednesday,” a video series by Decorating with Barbara. In this episode, Barbara shares a quick decorating tip about candle holders, along with a small haul of thrifted goodies. She begins by showcasing a Nicole Miller pot and suede pillow, adorned with beautiful embroidered flowers, which she snagged for just $2.99. Barbara then unveils her most…

[bevanne46]

[kris-belleau]

Warhammer Heroes series 4 - ASSEMBLY - Fresh Tips Tutorial Warhammer 40K...

[ha2nemeeku]

Daily propaganda

if you play project diva megamix(+)/future tone i highly reccomend you dont stay with the base controls if you want to keep your "hold" for as long as possible or if u want to spam better

I reccomend putting the shoulder buttons as a different note (for example L=Y/Square,ZL=X/Triangle,etc..) or to put one of the shoulder buttons as holding all 4 notes at the same time for holding.

[novlr]

How to Write Betrayal

Betrayal is a powerful plot element that is represented in countless stories. The gravity of betrayal brings a profound depth to character dynamics, plots, and themes alike, making it an indispensable tool for writers to explore emotions, conflicts, and the complexities of human nature. Let’s explore some quick tips on how to write betrayal!

Behaviour

Secretive actions

Dishonesty

Becoming emotionally distant

A sudden change in routine

Pushing people away

Nervous or fidgety movement

Frequent lying or making up stories

Unexpected aggression or irritability

Unjustified mood swings or emotional outbursts

Increasingly defensive

Interactions

Disturbed interpersonal relationships

Frequent misunderstandings or fights

Withholding information

Avoiding personal discussions

Insincerity in conversations

Frequently cancelling or missing plans

A sudden shift in relationship dynamics

Quick to deflect or place blame

Frequent subject changes

Gradual emotional detachment

Body Language

Avoiding direct eye contact

Defensive stance and crossed arms

Covering mouth or touching face

Shuffling or restless movements

Forcing smiles or laughter

Constantly looking around or at the ground

Stiff, tense posture

Heavy breathing or frequent sighing

Avoiding touch or skin contact

Exaggerated gestures

Attitude

A lack of concern or empathy

Increasingly personal and hurtful arguments

Erratic or unpredictable reactions

Self-centeredness

Insincerity

Dismissive or negative attitude

Callous disregard for other's feelings

A negative or pessimistic outlook

Inability to handle criticism

Withdrawal from relationships

Positive Story Outcomes

In the wake of a betrayal, a story can manifest various positive outcomes that add depth to the plot and its characters. Relationships can be strengthened, showing their resilience. Characters may discover newfound self-reliance and learn valuable lessons about trust and forgiveness, leading to an increase in empathy and understanding, personal growth, and the reinforcement of personal values. These experiences can encourage a clearer understanding of personal boundaries, prompt self-reflection, introspection, and the development of healthier coping mechanisms. Ultimately, these positive outcomes can bring about improved communication and honesty, forming the silver lining in the cloud of betrayal.

Negative Story Outcomes

The aftershocks of betrayal can reverberate throughout your story. This might include an irreparable fracture of trust and damage to relationships. Betrayal can trigger psychological trauma, leading to an increase in suspicion and insecurity. Feelings of inadequacy or self-blame may surface, and characters can experience a heightened sense of isolation. The fear of forming new relationships or trusting others can become overwhelming. There may also be an escalation of conflict or violence and the reinforcement of negative behaviours or patterns. Damaged self-esteem or self-worth may be another repercussion, and this can encourage destructive coping mechanisms.

Helpful Synonyms

Treachery

Deception

Double-crossing

Duplicity

Backstabbing

Two-faced

Disloyalty

Unfaithfulness

Infidelity

Falseness

Perfidy

Treason

Fraud

Deceit

Slander

Misrepresentation

Falsification

Chicanery

Double-dealing

[dra3-or-die]

[cy-cyborg]

Forgetting your character is disabled isn't a "good representation" flex: Writing Disability Quick Tips

[ID: An image with “Writing Disability quick tips: Forgetting your character is disabled isn't a good representation flex” written in chalk the colour of the disability pride flag, from left to right, red, yellow, white, blue and green. Beside the text is a poorly drawn man in red chalk looking down confused at his leg, one is drawn normally, the other is drawn to resemble a basic prosthetic. He has question marks above his head. /End ID]

For a while, I was involved in the booktok and Tik Tok writing communities, specifically parts of the community focused on more diverse books and authors. During this time, I noticed a reoccurring pattern when people were highlighting stories featuring disabled characters, or even promoting their own books, and that was how often people would say "I kind of forget they have [insert disability here] because they're such a badass."

The intention behind this statement is (usually) good, with people trying to show that their disabled characters are self-sufficient and don't fall into the tired old sad/helpless disabled person trope, however, you can - and very much should - do that without erasing your character's disability. If you find yourself forgetting your character is disabled, or your beta and pre-release readers are commenting about forgetting it, then there's a good chance that's exactly what you've done - and as a disabled person myself, if I see that statement being used in your marketing in particular, it's a giant red flag and a sure fire way to make sure I give the book in question a skip.

Remember, disabilities (especially major ones) are a part of your character's identity, and they're important regardless of the character's personal relationship with it. Even if your character doesn't specifically identify with the label of disabled or doesn't really care that much, it's should still be impacting their daily life, even in small ways. If you're finding yourself forgetting about a major part of your character's identity, it might be a good idea to check and make sure their disability is having an impact on the character.

I see this comment most often with amputee characters, and to me, it's a pretty consistently good indication that the author has treated their character's prosthetic as a cure rather than the mobility aid it is. It's far from unique to amputees, mind you (I talked about this a lot when I was discussing the character of Toph from Avatar), but it's when I tend to see it the most. Remember that mobility aids and other forms of assistive technology and assistive magic (if it's a fantasy story) are just that: they're aids, they assist, they shouldn't be cures.

Of course, this wasn't unique to Booktok, I've seen it on nearly every other social media site with a writing and book-focused community at some point, but Tik Tok was just where I spent the most time and it seems to be where I see the most people specifically gloating about it.

[infradapt]

Clearing an Android Device’s Cache

Clearing a device’s cache is a basic troubleshooting tip. Here’s how to do so in Android.

While you’re using your device, it will store data in a temporary location called the cache. In order for your device to operate as well as it can, you might find yourself in need of a good ol’ cache-clearing. You can do this on the device level and on the application level. Let’s take a look at how you can do this for your Android device.

  Clear the App Cache

If you have an application on your device that is giving you issues, you can clear the cache to try and resolve the issue. Start by opening your Settings app and selecting Apps. This process might look slightly different depending on your device’s operating system and model, but it should be something close to this.

  Pay attention to where it says Your Apps. You should see a hamburger menu here, which will display all of your device’s applications. If you sort your apps by their size, you’ll see which ones are taking up most of the space on your device. Select the app you want to clear the cache for to move on to the next step.

  From the app’s page, you’ll see an option for Storage. At the bottom of the screen, select the Clear Cache option. The cache will automatically refill over time—after all, the data stored in the cache is supposed to improve performance and make your device run a bit better—so if you ever notice that it’s getting a little too bogged down, it’s a good idea to periodically clear the cache.

Clear the Browser Cache

Similarly, you will want to clear your browser cache every so often to delete any temporarily stored images and site files. Here is the process for how you can do it with your favorite web browser:

Chrome: Three Dot Menu > Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data

Firefox: Three Dot Menu > Settings > Delete Browsing Data

Edge: Three Dot Menu > Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data

  The process is mostly the same for each of the mobile web browsers. All you have to do is select the kind of data you’d like to delete from the cache.

  https://www.infradapt.com/news/clearing-an-android-devices-cache/