#tips and ideas

[gotghost]

Ghost Hunting Tips

1. Never go alone

Always take a friend or two with you when you go ghost hunting. They can help if something goes wrong, as well as be the extra pair of eyes and ears you need to validate potential manifestations.

2. Choose accessible locations

Find out exactly where the paranormal activity has been reported and check if it’s accessible to the public. Trespassing should be avoided, and it’s best to get written consent from the owner to avoid any legal trouble.

3. Check it out during the day

Check out the location you want to investigate during the day to get a feel for the area. Make sure you know exactly where the haunted hot spots are.

4. Prepare carefully

Do your research about the reported hauntings and the entities involved. Some investigators believe that certain entities have the ability to drain fully-charged devices, so make sure your equipment is fully charged and bring extra batteries in your bag.

5. Say a prayer for protection and guidance

If you encounter a real ghost, you may need a little extra help to make it through. Saying a prayer for protection and guidance never hurts.

Depending on your religious beliefs, you can also meditate or simply send out some positive thoughts to the universe before you go.

6. Don’t just charge in

You wouldn’t enter a strangers house and start a party, would you? The same rules of common courtesy apply in ghost hunting.

7. Talk to the spirits

Introduce yourself to the spirits, let them know you mean no harm, and ask their permission to take pictures.

Invite the spirits to be in your photos. If they respond, thank them.

8. Follow your instincts

If you feel the need to take a photo of something, do it.

If it seems like something or someone wants to talk to you, tell them you are open to a conversation.

And if you feel an overwhelming urge to leave, take that as a serious warning that you should not be in that space.

9. Say another prayer, out loud

Before you leave the haunted location, say another prayer.

Thank the spirit world and ask that nothing and no one follows you home.

10. Leave the location as you found it

Respect both the dead and the living.

You can touch things, such as walls or tombstones, but don’t move them or alter the location in any way.

[princesszeldababy]

Things to do in your free time

Buy a coloring book and set up a blanket in the yard, throw own a good podcast and zone out..

Go to the pet store and visit all of the guinea and hammy's and say hi

Start/ Finish (if ur me) anime glass painting

Journal..

Walk the pup

Sims 3!!

Decopatch (Make ur own brats teen magazine!)

Play old games (Bratz 4Ever Diamoondz, Mario Kart, Mario Sunshine, Mario Party 5)

Watch old Brats or Barbie Movies

Mow the lawn

Clean your room

Five Below

Pack cones

To be Continued...

[prompt-heaven]

a list of 100+ buildings to put in your fantasy town

academy

adventurer's guild

alchemist

apiary

apothecary

aquarium

armory

art gallery

bakery

bank

barber

barracks

bathhouse

blacksmith

boathouse

book store

bookbinder

botanical garden

brothel

butcher

carpenter

cartographer

casino

castle

cobbler

coffee shop

council chamber

court house

crypt for the noble family

dentist

distillery

docks

dovecot

dyer

embassy

farmer's market

fighting pit

fishmonger

fortune teller

gallows

gatehouse

general store

graveyard

greenhouses

guard post

guildhall

gymnasium

haberdashery

haunted house

hedge maze

herbalist

hospice

hospital

house for sale

inn

jail

jeweller

kindergarten

leatherworker

library

locksmith

mail courier

manor house

market

mayor's house

monastery

morgue

museum

music shop

observatory

orchard

orphanage

outhouse

paper maker

pawnshop

pet shop

potion shop

potter

printmaker

quest board

residence

restricted zone

sawmill

school

scribe

sewer entrance

sheriff's office

shrine

silversmith

spa

speakeasy

spice merchant

sports stadium

stables

street market

tailor

tannery

tavern

tax collector

tea house

temple

textile shop

theatre

thieves guild

thrift store

tinker's workshop

town crier post

town square

townhall

toy store

trinket shop

warehouse

watchtower

water mill

weaver

well

windmill

wishing well

wizard tower

[productiveandfree]

Booklets for Marketing: Tips and Ideas for Small Businesses

Marketing strategies have evolved dramatically over the last decades. While online advertising and social media marketing have taken the spotlight, traditional marketing tools like booklets remain incredibly effective for small businesses. In this guide, we’ll explore the power of booklets as a marketing tool and provide you with valuable tips and ideas to leverage their potential for your small business.

Understanding the Impact of Booklets

Booklets are small, printed publications that typically contain a limited number of pages, usually ranging from a few pages to several dozen. They are designed to convey specific information or messages to a targeted audience in a concise and visually appealing manner. Booklets can cover a wide range of topics and serve various purposes, including marketing, education, promotion, and information dissemination.

Today, making booklets is easy; you can make a booklet online on the website, for example. When used in marketing, they offer several advantages that make them an excellent choice for small businesses:

●     Tangible Brand Presence: Unlike digital content, booklets provide a tangible representation of your brand. Customers can physically hold your booklet, which helps create a lasting impression.

●     Informational Value: Booklets allow you to convey detailed information about your products, services, or industry insights, positioning your business as an authority.

●     Cost-Effective: Producing booklets can be cost-effective, especially when printing in bulk, which makes them accessible to small businesses with tight budgets.

●     Targeted Marketing: You can distribute booklets to a specific audience, ensuring that your message reaches the right people.

Designing Eye-Catching Booklets

To make your booklet stand out, consider the following design tips:

1.   Stunning Cover

Your booklet's cover is the first thing people see. Invest in eye-catching design and high-quality images that reflect your brand's identity.

2.   Compelling Content

Ensure that your booklet offers valuable information. Use clear and concise language, and consider hiring a professional copywriter if needed.

3.   Engaging Visuals

Incorporate relevant visuals, such as photos, infographics, and charts, to break up text and make your content more engaging.

4.   Consistent Branding

Maintain consistent branding throughout the booklet, including fonts, colors, and logos, to reinforce brand recognition.

Crafting Effective Content

When creating content for your booklet, remember to:

Keep Your Audience in Mind: Understand your target audience's needs and preferences. Tailor your content to address their pain points and interests. If you know the full name (e.g. Aurora Jensen) of a member of your audience, try entering it on a free people search tool and learning more about their background, interests, and social profiles.

Solve Problems: Provide solutions to common problems your audience faces. Offer tips, tricks, and insights that demonstrate your expertise.

Tell a Story: Narratives are compelling. Share success stories, case studies, or customer testimonials to connect with your readers on a personal level.

Call to Action: Every booklet should include a clear call to action. Whether it's visiting your website, signing up for a newsletter, or making a purchase, guide your readers on what to do next.

Distribution Strategies

Now that you have a well-designed and informative booklet, it's time to distribute it effectively:

●     Direct Mail: Consider sending booklets to your existing customers as a way to re-engage them or offer exclusive discounts.

●     Events and Trade Shows: Booklets make excellent handouts at events and trade shows. They serve as a physical reminder of your business.

●     Local Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses to distribute your booklets in their establishments, reaching a broader local audience.

●     Digital Integration: Don't forget the digital realm. Convert your booklet into a digital format for online distribution through your website and social media channels.

Measuring Success

To gauge the effectiveness of your booklet marketing efforts, there are several strategies you can employ. Firstly, consider including QR codes in your booklet that are linked to specific landing pages or offers. This enables you to track engagement easily and efficiently.

Secondly, analyzing your website's traffic can provide valuable insights. Monitor the number of visits and conversions after distributing your booklet. A noticeable increase in these metrics indicates the impact and effectiveness of your marketing campaign.

Additionally, don't underestimate the power of collecting feedback from customers who received your booklet. By gathering their thoughts and opinions, you can gain a better understanding of how your booklet has influenced their perception of your brand. This feedback can help you refine your marketing approach and optimize future campaigns.

Conclusion

In the era of digital dominance, don't overlook the power of well-crafted booklets for marketing your small business. With their tangible presence, informative content, and targeted distribution, booklets can help you leave a lasting impression on your audience. By following the tips and ideas outlined in this guide, you can harness the full potential of booklets and elevate your small business marketing strategy.

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[thewriteadviceforwriters]

Other Words for "Look" + With meanings | List for writers

Many people create lists of synonyms for the word 'said,' but what about the word 'look'? Here are some synonyms that I enjoy using in my writing, along with their meanings for your reference. While all these words relate to 'look,' they each carry distinct meanings and nuances, so I thought it would be helpful to provide meanings for each one.

Gaze - To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration or thought.

Glance - A brief or hurried look.

Peek - A quick and typically secretive look.

Peer - To look with difficulty or concentration.

Scan - To look over quickly but thoroughly.

Observe - To watch carefully and attentively.

Inspect - To look at closely in order to assess condition or quality.

Stare - To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.

Glimpse - To see or perceive briefly or partially.

Eye - To look or stare at intently.

Peruse - To read or examine something with great care.

Scrutinize - To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Behold - To see or observe a thing or person, especially a remarkable one.

Witness - To see something happen, typically a significant event.

Spot - To see, notice, or recognize someone or something.

Contemplate - To look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Sight - To suddenly or unexpectedly see something or someone.

Ogle - To stare at in a lecherous manner.

Leer - To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious way.

Gawk - To stare openly and stupidly.

Gape - To stare with one's mouth open wide, in amazement.

Squint - To look with eyes partially closed.

Regard - To consider or think of in a specified way.

Admire - To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval.

Skim - To look through quickly to gain superficial knowledge.

Reconnoiter - To make a military observation of a region.

Flick - To look or move the eyes quickly.

Rake - To look through something rapidly and unsystematically.

Glare - To look angrily or fiercely.

Peep - To look quickly and secretly through an opening.

Focus - To concentrate one's visual effort on.

Discover - To find or realize something not clear before.

Spot-check - To examine something briefly or at random.

Devour - To look over with eager enthusiasm.

Examine - To inspect in detail to determine condition.

Feast one's eyes - To look at something with great enjoyment.

Catch sight of - To suddenly or unexpectedly see.

Clap eyes on - To suddenly see someone or something.

Set eyes on - To look at, especially for the first time.

Take a dekko - Colloquial for taking a look.

Leer at - To look or gaze in a suggestive manner.

Rubberneck - To stare at something in a foolish way.

Make out - To manage to see or read with difficulty.

Lay eyes on - To see or look at.

Pore over - To look at or read something intently.

Ogle at - To look at in a lecherous or predatory way.

Pry - To look or inquire into something in a determined manner.

Dart - To look quickly or furtively.

Drink in - To look at with great enjoyment or fascination.

Bask in - To look at or enjoy something for a period of time.

[literaryvein-references]

When your Character...

Gets into: A Fight ⚜ ...Another Fight ⚜ ...Yet Another Fight

Hates Someone ⚜ Kisses Someone ⚜ Falls in Love

Calls Someone they Love ⚜ Dies / Cheats Death ⚜ Drowns

is...

A Ballerina ⚜ A Child ⚜ Interacting with a Child ⚜ A Cheerleader

A Cowboy ⚜ A Genius ⚜ A Lawyer ⚜ A Pirate ⚜ A Spy

A Wheelchair User ⚜ A Zombie ⚜ Beautiful ⚜ Dangerous ⚜ Drunk

Funny ⚜ In a Coma ⚜ In a Secret Society ⚜ Injured ⚜ Shy

needs...

A Magical Item ⚜ An Aphrodisiac ⚜ A Fictional Poison

A Coping Strategy ⚜ A Drink ⚜ A Medicinal Herb ⚜ A Mentor

Money ⚜ A Persuasion Tactic ⚜ A Quirk ⚜ To be Killed Off

To Become Likable ⚜ To Clean a Wound ⚜ To Self-Reflect

To Find the Right Word, but Can't ⚜ To Say No ⚜ To Swear

loves...

Astronomy ⚜ Baking ⚜ Cooking ⚜ Cocktails ⚜ Food ⚜ Oils

Dancing ⚜ Fashion ⚜ Gems ⚜ Herbal Remedies ⚜ Honey

Mushrooms ⚜ Mythology ⚜ Numbers ⚜ Perfumes

Roses ⚜ Sweets ⚜ To Argue ⚜ To Insult ⚜ To Kiss

To Make False Claims ⚜ Wine ⚜ Wine-Tasting ⚜ Yoga

has/experiences...

Allergies ⚜ Amnesia ⚜ Bereavement ⚜ Bites & Stings

Bruises ⚜ Caffeine ⚜ CO Poisoning ⚜ Color Blindness

Facial Hair ⚜ Fainting ⚜ Fevers ⚜ Food Allergies

Food Poisoning ⚜ Fractures ⚜ Frostbite ⚜ Hypothermia

Injuries ⚜ Jet Lag ⚜ Kidnapping ⚜ Manipulation ⚜ Mutism

Pain ⚜ Paranoia ⚜ Poisoning ⚜ More Pain & Violence

Scars ⚜ Trauma ⚜ Viruses ⚜ Wounds

[these are just quick references. more research may be needed to write your story...]

Writing Resources PDFs

[chiqwell]

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[bevanne46]

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[literaryvein-templates]

Writing Worksheets & Templates

will update this every few weeks/months. alternatively, here are all my tagged Writing Worksheets & Templates

Chapter Outline ⚜ Character- or Plot-Driven Story

Death & Sacrifice ⚜ Magic & Rituals ⚜ Plot-Planning

Editing: Sentence Check ⚜ Writing Your Novel: 20 Questions

Tension ⚜ Thought Distortions ⚜ What's at Stake

Character Development

50 Questions ⚜ Backstory ⚜ Character Creation

Antagonist; Villain; Fighting ⚜ Protagonist & Antagonist

Character: Change; Adding Action; Conflict

Character: Creator; Name; Quirks; Flaws; Motivation

Character Profile (by Rick Riordan) ⚜ Character Sheet Template

Character Sketch & Bible ⚜ Interview your Character

Story-Worthy Hero ⚜ "Well-Rounded" Character Worksheet

Worldbuilding

20 Questions ⚜ Decisions & Categories ⚜ Worksheet

Setting ⚜ Dystopian World ⚜ Magic System (AALC Method)

Templates: Geography; World History; City; Fictional Plant

References: Worldbuilding ⚜ Plot ⚜ Character ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

all posts are queued. send questions/requests here.

[luna-azzurra]

Soft Gestures for Comfort

Bringing them a blanket when they’re curled up on the couch.

Whispering, "It’s okay, I’m here," when they wake up from a bad dream.

Stroking their hair gently when they’re lying on your lap.

Running a warm bath for them after a tough day.

Holding them close and saying, "I’ve got you," when they’re upset.

Preparing their favorite comfort food when they’re feeling low.

Turning off their alarm and letting them sleep in when they’re exhausted.

Reading their favorite book to them before bed.

Playing their favorite soothing music to help them relax.

Just sitting in silence with them, letting them know your presence is their safe space.

[liones-s]

one of the most boring lessons I’ve learned is that when a task feels overwhelming, you just have to start doing it. Even if you’re not sure how to do 90% of it, look for one small component that seems close and start there. Sometimes it’s reading one article on the topic, or searching one related term, or literally just googling how to do the task. Do anything other than thinking about it. The process of working on a thing inherently makes it less scary.

[albanenechi]

Drawing bases & pose references pt 92!

3 extra drawings for patrons!

[coffeetank]

Ideas to Show Secret Pining

"Why don't you join me?"

"I'll give you a ride, don't worry."

*does something they don't like* "What? I like it."

*immense staring at every chance they get*

*thinking of their crush while listening to songs*

"You said you liked it so I brought it for you."

*finds ways to spend more time with them*

*friendly bullying intensifies*

"I'm looking forward to seeing you there."

"Are you gonna be there?"

"How about we sneak off, just you and me?"

"Why don't I cook for them? What's their favourite dish again?"

*aggressive google searches about how to propose to your crush*

"I'll join those dance lessons, maybe then she'll notice me."

*hopeless around them*

*failed flirting attempts*

*increased compliments*

"My problem is that I like them a little too much for my sanity."

*gets jealous* "So, are you seeing them or something?"

"Are you okay?" // "Completely okay!" (definitely not okay)

*tries to sabotage their crush's date*

*gets into trouble so they can be scolded by their crush*

"I want you to come with me, please?"

-ashlee

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

"top shortage" "bottom shortage" babe im EXHAUSTED

[heywriters]

If you want to write a dumb little story with a dumb little plot and ridiculously silly characters. No one's stopping you. Genuinely, no one should be allowed to stop you. Write that dumb story with your whole heart and don't hold back.