Article: After you have finished writing the beginning of your novel, you will need to spend some time on revision to make sure that the story and details are in line with your vision for the novel. Give yourself at least a few days to read over the beginning of your novel and check for continuity, clarity, and development. Some questions you might ask yourself include:  Does everything that happens in the beginning make sense? Does it flow well? Are there any drastic tone shifts that might be confusing for readers? If so, how can I adjust the tone in these places? Is there anything in the beginning of the novel that might confuse readers? Is it possible to work on clarifying and/or developing these passages? After you have completed revisions on the content of your novel’s opening pages, you will need to take some time to edit your work as well. Read through the chapter to check for errors like spelling, punctuation, and grammar.  Reading out loud is a great way to catch minor errors. You can also try reading your first chapter backwards to make it easier for you to catch minor errors. If you find an error, one way to check for similar errors is to use MS Word’s find and replace feature. For example, if you find the typo “opwn” when the word should be “open,” then search for “opwn” and replace all instances with “open.” Once you have your first chapter nicely edited (but still not perfect-- that will come later!), find a writing friend or teacher and ask her to be your first reader.  The ideal first reader is someone who has a strong command of the language, loves to read novels, and will give you honest feedback. Ask your reader if the opening chapter draws her into the story, and what she is left asking at the end. Your reader will be able to tell you if the story makes sense and can also let you know if it is engaging. Remember that the beginning of your story is the most important part! If the reader gets bored at the beginning, she probably won’t finish it at all. You can also have more than one person read it to give you a variety of opinions. This would be a great time to engage with a writing workshop or creative writing class. After you've mastered the novel's beginning and you've received feedback from readers, don't waste any time in starting chapter 2. You want to keep writing while you have momentum in order to avoid writer's block!  Remember to stay consistent with the writing style, point of view, and characters that you've worked so hard to develop in your novel's beginnings. Also remember to tie up any loose ends from problems, dilemmas, or mysteries that you left unsolved in the novel's beginnings. Check out this helpful wikiHow article for more tips on continuing your novel. First, congratulate yourself on finishing a novel! That's not an easy feat, and you should be proud. Then, flip back to your very first chapter and read it over. What has changed since you wrote it? Are there new characters or plot points you think you should bring up? What do you think of the writing quality? Jot down these points and spend some time thinking about them before you start your second draft.
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Revise the beginning of your novel. Edit the beginning of the novel. Ask someone else to read your draft. Continue with the rest of the novel. Revisit your first chapter once you're done.
Article: Horses are often happy when they graze. If you notice your horse walking around the pasture and slowly grazing, this is a good indication that they are happy. Unhappy horses may stand still or gallop along fence lines. If you see your horse rearing their front legs upward or pawing/scratching at the ground, they may be happy. Ultimately, these are signs that the horse is in a playful mood. Unhappy horses won't play. Observe how your horses interact together. If two or more horses are engaged in grooming behavior, they're likely relaxed and happy. Ultimately, grooming is a behavior horses will do when they are at ease and want to bond with others. When a horse breathes out rapidly through its nostrils and makes a light snort sound, they're likely happy. This is often a sign that a horse is relaxed and satisfied. The horse may make this sound while they're being ridden or interacting with a person or another horse. If your horse does a light nicker while being alert, having a raised head, and pointing their ears in your direction, they may be happy. Your horse may nicker when you're bringing food or treats to them. They may also nicker if they're excited to see you or another horse. If nickering becomes more intent, high pitch, or seems stressed, it could be a sign your horse is unhappy. Cribbing is when a horse bites something with its teeth, arches its neck, and then makes a sort of grunt. Cribbing is a sign that a horse is stressed out and unhappy. If your horse chews, gnaws, or cribs, it is likely stressed. You should consult a veterinarian if your horse exhibits this behavior often. Horses will usually bite onto stall doors, poles, or other hard objects when cribbing. Horses are herd animals and like to be near other horses – usually within 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3.0 m). Horses that are unhappy will be off by themselves, intentionally isolating themselves from the herd.
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Observe whether the horse is grazing. Watch to see if they are rearing or pawing. Note if horses are grooming each other. Listen for snorting sounds. Pay attention to nickering. Watch to see if the horse is crib-biting. Watch your horse's herd behavior.
Article: Measure a half cup (170 g) of baking soda in a measuring cup and pour it down your drain, coating the sides of the drain pipe. Turn your stovetop to high and pour 1 cup (236.58 ml) into the pot. Continue to heat the pot until the water boils. Purchase white vinegar from the grocery store. Pour a cup of the vinegar in a measuring cup. Turn off the stovetop and combine the vinegar with the hot water. Transport the pot of water over to the drain that needs cleaning and slowly and carefully pour it down your drain. If you have plastic pipes, let the boiling water cool down for 4 - 5 minutes before you pour it down your drain. The baking soda should start to react to the vinegar and foam up. The foam will help clean grime and oil from the inside of your drainpipe. Boil 2 cups (473.17 ml) of water in your pot. Slowly pour the water down the drain to flush the foam down the sink.
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Pour 1/2 cup (170 g) of baking soda down your drain. Boil 1 cup (236.58 ml) of water in a pot. Add 1 cup (236.58 ml) of vinegar to the pot. Pour the water and vinegar mixture down the drain. Let the solution sit for 10 minutes. Flush the drain with another pot of boiling water.