Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take out the trash. Remove nails, screws and tacks from the walls. Carefully clean all light fixtures, switches, and outlets. Mop or vacuum the whole house. Take a picture of the cleaned, emptied apartment.

Answer: Check under the sink and in the bathroom and bedrooms so you don’t miss any bags. You can use tools like a hammer or cat’s paw, or carefully pull out loose nails with your hands. Patch up any holes by putting a small amount of lightweight spackle on your finger or a putty knife and smoothing it onto the hole. Wipe away excess with your finger and let it dry for an hour. Wipe off any fingerprints or dirt marks with a rag and some disinfectant cleaner. Start from the furthest point of the house and work your way to the front door so that you don’t walk on the clean floor. This will prove that the apartment is clean and in good repair if the landlord or new tenant reports a problem early on. Make sure your camera or phone records the date and time that the picture was taken.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Launch the Instagram app. Find a post you want to leave a comment on. Hit the “comment” button and type up your thoughts. Post the comment.

Answer: Pull up the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet, or, if you're using a PC, visit the Instagram website. Make sure you're using the most up-to-date version of Instagram to take advantage of the program's newest format and features. If you don't already have an Instagram user profile, go ahead and sign up for one.  Some features may be unavailable or work differently if you're accessing Instagram from a computer. Registering for an Instagram account only takes a few minutes, or even less if you choose to import your information from Facebook. Go to the post you want to share your thoughts on, or an existing comment you wish to respond to in the comments section. Comments are organized in a drop list underneath each post. There, you'll be able to view comments and see who posted them and when. Find posts by scrolling through your feed as it updates, or visiting a user's profile page where they're all lumped together. Press or click on the speech bubble icon directly underneath the photo or video. This will pull up a blank bar and you'll be prompted to begin typing your comment. Instagram limits the length of comments to 2,200 characters, which means you'll have plenty of space to say what's on your mind. Be polite. There are rules against offensive language or bullying behavior in Instagram's user agreement. Once you've got your comment typed out, look for the “Post” button to the right of the text bar. Your comment will be posted publicly once you've pressed this button. Take a minute to read over your comment to see if there are any typographical errors or unkind or inflammatory language before posting it.  Other users will be able to see and respond to comments you make publicly. If you make a mistake or no longer want your comment to appear on the post, swipe the comment to the left and tap the red trash can icon.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wet your hair. Apply the shampoo. Let the shampoo sit on your hair. Rinse your hair and follow up with a conditioner.

Answer: Just as you would before applying a regular shampoo, thoroughly wet your hair in the shower or sink. It's best to rinse your hair with warm water because it opens up the hair's cuticle, which allows it to better absorb the toning shampoo. Once your hair is completely wet, squeeze some of the toning shampoo into your hand and work it into your hair, starting at the roots and working your way down to the ends. Massage the shampoo gently into your hair to create a rich lather.  If you have short hair, use approximately a nickel size (1.5 cm circle) amount of the shampoo. For hair that ends between the chin and shoulders, use approximately a quarter size (2.5 cm circle) amount of the shampoo. If you have long hair past the shoulders, use approximately a half dollar size (4 cm circle) amount of the shampoo. After you work the toning shampoo into a lather, you must leave it in for a few minutes to allow the toning pigments to penetrate your hair. Check the directions on your shampoo, but in most cases, you should leave it on between 3 and 5 minutes. If you have fine or thin hair, you may not want to leave the toning shampoo on for the full time recommended because it may tint your hair if you leave it on too long. When you've allowed the shampoo to sit on your hair for the recommended time, rinse your hair with lukewarm water to remove all of the shampoo. Next, follow up with a conditioner and finish with a cold water rinse to seal your cuticle.  Many companies that make toning shampoos sell conditioners in the same color to further help the toning process. You can use one of these color correcting conditioners after the toning shampoo or opt for your regular conditioner. If you wind up with tinted hair after using the toning shampoo, the color will lessen with repeated washings. You can hurry the process along by using a clarifying shampoo the next time you wash.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid making your character related to a canon character. Make your character part of the ensemble cast, maybe even a very small part. Let the canon characters share the spotlight with your character. Pick a realistic name.

Answer:
While some canon characters have vague pasts that can be manipulated, a frequent and recognized (although not compulsory) trait of a Mary Sue is to be related in some way to a canon, especially one who has a strongly established past already. Your readers may find it hard to believe that the canon character has a sister he never mentioned or a son she doesn't remember. Your original character should not constantly be the center of the universe.  Let the other characters have moments away from your new character where they don't talk or think about the new character. Remember why they're there. Your readers want to read about the canon characters, that's why you're writing a fan-fiction. Make sure that your chosen name fits in with the fandom. For example, don't have a Harry Potter character called Trixiebella Arwen, or a LOTR elf called Jane. There are plenty of sites online where you can research names to make sure that they fit with your chosen fandom.  Baby name sites are a good start, but don't go mad. Names like "Angelica Rowanna Marybelle Devenish" are ridiculous and not realistic. Don't use traits like hair color or facial features either, as most children are named at birth. Don't use your own name, or a variation of it. This just screams "Mary Sue" to readers.