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Do you have passion for writing? If so, join the WM team for more interactive webinars to help you achieve your writing dreams. This webinar, for writers of all levels, will focus on art of the 500 -word story. It will give you tips on generating ideas, starting strong, structure, satisfying endings, characters, potential markets and the crucial importance of editing.

How to give your novel attention it deserves?

This course can help you write a tempting covering letter, explain what should go into your synopsis, biography and sample, and consider whether it is best to approach an agent or publisher.

How to make a twist ending story?

There is an art to write a twist ending story an make it work. This course will cover the dos and don’t of the technique, bad and good endings, markets for twist stories, avoiding being too predictable and five ways to make sure your story works.

How to explore different features of various genres?

Gothic fiction (Friday, September 18th, 1lam-2pm) remains an endearingly popular genre, with a rich history and lively modern scene. In this session we’ll explore what it means for fiction to be true Gothic, as well as offer writing exercises to get you developing your own pieces in the field.

Alternative history (Saturday,September 19th,8am—1lam) offers a fascinating opportunity to explore how events of the past could have played out differently and affected the world today. This webinar will define the sub-genre, explore famous examples and set you up to develop your own alternative histories.

Horror fiction (Sunday, September20th, 3pm—5pm) is full of monsters, from the supernatural forces of vampires, zombies and werewolves to monsters with human faces. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to effectively use some of the classics and develop your own, new, horror creations to terrify your readers.

If you would like to book several webinars, please call us on 01778392492, so we can give you a discount. To find out more, visit www.writers-online.co.uk/webinars.

Many factors can affect a good night’s sleep — from work stress and family responsibilities to illnesses. It’s no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes not easily available.

You might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep. 【小题1】 Start with these simple tips.

【小题2】 The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don’t need more than eight hours in bed to be well rested. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, including weekends. Being consistent reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle.

If you don’t fall asleep within about 20 minutes of going to bed, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing. 【小题3】 Go back to bed when you’re tired. Repeat as needed, but continue to maintain your sleep schedule and wake-up time.

Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. 【小题4】

Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine take hours to wear off and can interfere with sleep. And even though alcohol might make you feel sleepy at first, it can disrupt sleep later in the night.

Keep your room cool, dark and quiet. Exposure to light in the evenings might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emiting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs. Doing calming activities before bedtime, such as taking a bath or using relaxation techniques, might promote better sleep.

If you're going abroad for college, you might be thinking about how to get yourself a safe and cozy home for the years ahead. Of course, dormitories are always a good place to start, but some large state colleges require juniors to live off campus due to the limited number of dorm rooms.

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【小题2】. If you are just a freshman or don't know many people, don't hesitate to approach some upperclassmen in your classes or clubs. More often than not, upperclassmen have more experience with renting and are more familiar with the area your school is in.

Another good idea is to talk to seniors who are currently living off- campus. These seniors' landlords will most likely be looking for new tenants (房客) after graduation.

Also, registered realtors（房地产经纪人）might be able to find you a place for a fee. In addition, Facebook groups can also provide some useful information.【小题3】.

Having roommates can not only save us some money, but also give us valuable com-panionship. However, remember that finding the right roommates for you is the most important thing, other than safety concerns.【小题4】, definitely do not lie about your preferences, schedule, or habits, even if talking about them could make you uncomfortable. On the other side, also remember to ask your potential roommates to tell you about themselves in detail.

【小题5】,please do everybody a favor by being upfront about it. Constantly running into conflicts with your quiet roommate is definitely the last thing you want.