Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Explore different kinds of inspiration or writing prompts. Play around with different physical writing methods. Write at different times of the day to find what works best for you. Figure out what type of writing environment works for you. Emulate different writing styles. Ne consistent, no matter what your style or writing methods are.

Answer: Maybe you need a bit of meditative silence. Maybe you need a prompt. Maybe you need to start writing the second you have an idea (though this might not always the most practical option). It’s likely that more than one thing will help get you started; just use the one that feels best when you sit down to write. Try different things to figure out what works best for you. Some ideas include:  Use writing prompts. Go to readings to hear other people’s works. Read poetry or fiction before starting to write, in order to spark your own creativity. Use a photograph or a special item to prompt your writing. Also experiment with where and how you write down your ideas. The way that you physically write out your thoughts will make you think and write a bit differently, which can improve your work. Some famous writers, such as Neil Gaiman, exclusively write their first drafts by hand.  Try writing on paper rather than on a computer. Try writing by hand with a fountain pen. Explore using markers to write. Use a chalkboard. Maybe you write best in the morning when your brain is fresh. Maybe late at night works better because the sleepiness you feel helps turn off the super-critical part of your brain. Try working in the middle of the day at lunch. Keeping going until you find a time that feels right for you. You may also find that some days you produce more in the morning, while on others you might produce more work at night. Listen to your body and try to be flexible. Experiment with the environment you write in. Some people need complete silence. Some people need light background noise. Still others work best with lots of noise. Find what works best for you by trying each type.  Try writing with other people around. Sometimes, something magical can happen just by being forced to write in the same room as other people. You can also try writing a story together by shouting out ideas and then passing the story from person to person. When you are first beginning to write, try channeling some of your favorite authors in an attempt to find your own voice. Of course, once you become a professional writer, you don’t want to exactly copy other people’s styles.  Take a story you love and try writing one in the same style. Set a similar mood, and look at how the author uses syntax and grammar. Similarly, in poetry, try writing poems that copy the style of another poet. Most artists learn by copying first, and that’s no different for writers. Yes, writing takes talent. But more than that, it takes persistence. Write every day if possible, even if it’s only a little bit at a time. If you write just 200 words a day, you could have over 70,000 words in a year, which is easily a novel.  Persistence will also teach you how you write best, as it will give you plenty of practice in trying out different techniques and environments. Just keep going. Even if it seems like it’s not working, just try to keep writing. Eventually, you’ll find a rhythm, and you’ll figure out what works for you. First drafts are terrible; they’re supposed to be. That’s why you take time to revise your first draft over and over.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your vet. Treat secondary infections with antibiotics. Provide your cat with pain medication. Feed your cat a softer diet.

Answer: Although cats can recover quickly from removal procedures, it is still a good idea to schedule a follow-up appointment with your vet. During this appointment your vet will check to make sure that your cat is not suffering from any lingering pain or infection as a result of the lodged object or removal procedure. Your vet may notice that the foreign body has caused a secondary infection. This happens if the foreign body contained bacteria that was spread to the cat. If this is the case, your vet will prescribe antibiotics to help treat the secondary infection. Follow all instructions provided by your vet for administering the antibiotic. Following the surgery, your vet will most likely prescribe pain medication, as both the surgery and the recovery can be painful for the cat. It is very important that you follow of the instructions provided by the vet when administering medication. For example, your vet may prescribe a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as meloxicam or robenacoxib. Giving your cat wet food can also alleviate pain following this procedure. This type of food is typically softer and will be less irritating if your cat experienced a foreign body lodged in the respiratory system. Talk with your vet to see if this is a suitable option for your cat.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use this set to lure the mink to your trap. Find a suitable bank. Dig a pocket in the bank. Place a large branch or small tree trunk above the pocket. Place the bait. Place the trap. Eliminate your scent.

Answer: This set is designed to lure minks to your trap using bait. Pockets sets use a small hole or pocket dug into a river bank. Make sure the bank is straight up and down. The bank should also be steep so that the mink cannot reach over from the top and grab the bait while avoiding your trap. The pocket’s bottom will be two inches below the waterline. Extend the pocket 1 to 2 feet into the bank, making sure it angles up towards the topsoil. The diameter of the pocket should be around five to six inches. Use a spade or small shovel to easily dig the pocket. Use a heavy object to hold the branch in place. This will also help prevent the mink from reaching over the pocket and grabbing the bait. Your bait should be either be a fresh fish or a muskrat carcass. Place the bait deep into the hole towards the very back. Impale the bait with something small, such as a stick, and push the bait into the wall of the hole. This will make the mink go deeper into the hole to reach the bait. You can also use fish oil or raccoon glands as a lure. The trap should be at the mouth of the hole. Placing the trap at the entrance ensures the mink is trapped if it decides not to go all the way into the pocket. Use either a body-grabbing or foothold trap. If you use a foothold trap, it should be rigged to drown the mink instantly. If you are in an area where dogs go do not use meat bait or raccoon gland lures. Place the trap in the very back of the pocket. Make sure the pocket is under the cover of low-hanging branches or exposed tree roots. This will make sure that dogs avoid the trap. While mink are naturally curious, they are also cautious. Minks have a very strong sense of smell and will avoid the trap if they catch your scent. You want to eliminate all human scent from the trap to make it effective. Pour mink urine around a set to eliminate human odor.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get your noodles ready. Begin your first layer. Add the filling. Drizzle on the cheese. Pour on some sauce. Repeat the process! Top it off. Freeze your lasagna (optional).

Answer:
If you are using no-boil noodles, remove them from the package and place them with the rest of your ingredients. If you are using regular noodles, follow package directions for cooking time, and drain thoroughly. Allow them to cool for a few minutes. They can be very hot to handle while assembling the lasagna. Running cold water over them helps this along, but be sure not to let the noodles sit too long after cooling, as they will stick together.  If you're using a smaller pan than the recipe calls for or are only making half the recipe, you can cut the cooked noodles to fit. You can also carefully break the no-boil noodles to fit the shape of your dish. Tuck the ends of your noodles into the pan before baking, as any that extend over the edges may burn or dry out and become hard and brittle. For easier serving and a golden edge, lightly buttering your glass or metal baking dishes before assembly. If using a nonstick surface, butter may be unnecessary. Start with a small amount of sauce at the bottom of your dish to keep your lasagna moist and prevent the bottom layer of pasta from sticking to the pan. Take a sheet of your boiled and strained regular noodles or no-boil noodles and lay them out flat at the base of your dish, overlapping them slightly. The goal is to get the entire bottom of the dish covered in a layer of noodles.  Remember, you can cut or break your noodles to fit the size and shape of your pan if necessary. If using no-boil noodles, you may want to break them to fit instead of overlapping them, as the overlapped parts can get hard while baking. Your filling will vary depending on the recipe. Follow your recipe guidelines to create your filling and spread it over your base layer of noodles. Spread about 1/3 of your filling onto the base noodles. Don’t let your layers get too thick! This can cause your lasagna to fall apart when serving and eating. Follow your recipe guidelines to create your cheese mixture and cover the surface area of your dish with a thin layer of cheese. Use enough cheese so you can cover the previous layer. If your recipe calls for a ricotta mixture and separate layer of mozzarella, put down the ricotta first and follow it with the mozzarella. Use a spoon to drizzle sauce over your cheese until covered. Depending on the size of your dish, you may need to use more or less sauce.  Take care not to use too much sauce; this could create a runny lasagna. When using no-boil noodles, use slightly more sauce. No-boil noodles will absorb more moisture to cook. Once you have laid down the second sauce layer, place another layer of noodles on top, followed by your filling, cheese, and another layer of sauce. The number of layers your lasagna has will vary by recipe and size of your dish. Use your entire filling mixture.  Make sure to leave about four noodles, or as many you would need to cover the top of your lasagna. Leave a little bit of extra cheese to sprinkle on top. Finish your lasagna by placing four noodles on the top, one crosswise and three lengthwise. You may need to use more or less depending on the size of your dish. Sprinkle your remaining cheese on top. This will cook to make a nice brown surface. Sprinkles of sweet paprika make a delicious final addition. If you are using no-boil noodles or prefer a more sauce on your lasagna, you can add a thin layer of sauce to the top. If you'd like, you can cover your lasagna dish with aluminum foil and place it in the freezer for up to three months and still bake beautifully.  Make sure to let your frozen lasagna completely defrost before baking it, otherwise you may have to increase the cooking time. Remove frozen lasagna from the freezer the night before you plan to bake it and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. It's better to cool your lasagna slightly frozen than to let it thaw on the countertop.