Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove possible food and water sources. Remove ground cover. Install bird netting. Create a line grid. Block off the doors. Install bird spikes. Install powered strips. Use a spray or paste repellant. Seal up any exterior holes.

Answer: Take down any bird feeders, as they provide instant food for nuisance birds. Resist the urge to feed bread crumbs or anything else to the birds in the area. Empty the water out of any bird baths and fill in any standing pools of water. To keep away the scavengers, secure your trashcan lids carefully and cover up your compost pits. Thin out any heavy thickets and any grass or brush debris. Haul away any dead trees or logs. All of these sites provide shelter from predators and potential nesting spots for wild birds. Maintain this level of upkeep after the birds leave, so that your lawn doesn’t attract another flock. Look at your local garden or hardware store for nylon or plastic mesh. Use stakes or posts to create a framework for the netting around any trees that need protecting. Drape the netting on top of any vulnerable bushes. Use netting to block off potential nest sites on buildings, like rafters.  Four-inch (10 cm) mesh is large enough to block out crows and other large birds. Go with a finer, smaller mesh if you are trying to dissuade tiny birds.  Before you place the mesh, move the foliage aside and look into the interior of the bushes or trees to make sure that no birds will be trapped inside. Get wire cables or monofilament/fishing line and string a set of parallel lines about a foot (30.5 cm) above the area you’d like to protect. Use cinder blocks spread along the sides as line anchors. This will not stop birds from landing, but it will keep them from building large nests. Check the filament every so often to make sure that the lines are still intact. Birds will sometimes fly right into an interior space through an open door. Hang thick plastic or rubber strips from the doorframe to keep them out. Cut out 10” (25 cm) wide strips and place them 2” (5 cm) apart to create a heavy barrier. Buy a few strips of metal spikes, also called perch blockers, and attach them to any potential roosting or perching areas. Most people put them on ledges, around gutters, at the edges of roofs, and on top of patio covers. The strips usually attach to your structure with glue or screws. These are flat, flexible strips that put out an electrostatic pulse when pressed upon. So, when a bird lands on a strip, they’ll get a quick, painless jolt. This is a great option for the edges of signs or ledges, as they can be purchased in a number of colors and thicknesses. Some strips run off traditional electrical or battery power while others can be set up to store and use solar energy. Purchase the repellant and then smear it on any problem areas, such as ledges or eaves. Go slowly and make sure to leave no spaces untreated. While there is no scientific backing that this method works, some people argue that the scent alone is enough to drive birds away.  Some of these repellants can stain surfaces. If you are worried about this, put down a layer of tape and then follow it with the repellant. Starlings and other small birds are known for aggressively seeking out small spaces in which to build nests. Walk around the perimeter of your house and look for any holes. Push a piece of copper mesh or steel wool into them. Cover this plug with a piece of wood, metal, or mesh.  Seal up your gutters and vents as well with mesh screens.  Don’t just use caulk to seal up the holes, as birds can easily peck this out.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Capitalize the first word of your headline and any proper nouns. Avoid using all capital letters. Use punctuation and numbers in your headlines. Use a simple font to avoid putting off readers. Engage your readers' senses, if possible. Stick to formulas commonly used in headlines. Write

Answer: Although some publications may ask that you capitalize each word in your headline when submitting content for them, most will tell you to avoid capitalizing each word in the headline. You should also capitalize the first word used after a colon, in most cases. For example, write “It's just their nature: Why your cat wants to kill you.” If you use all capital letters in your headline, readers may feel like you're yelling at them and will not want to read your copy. Additionally, words in all capital block letters appear as RECTANGULAR BLOCKS OF PRINT and a person quickly skimming a page will miss your entire message. You should definitely use capital letters at the beginnings of certain proper nouns, like the names of people and places. Just don't go overboard with it! Research shows that readers prefer headlines with numbers over headlines without numbers by a significant margin. As well, Internet headlines that use hyphens and colons receive more clicks than headlines that don't include punctuation.  If your headline is for a clickbait article, place your main keyword(s) before the hyphen or colon, then write the clickbait portion of the article after it. If you include a number in your headline, place it at the very beginning (e.g., 30 Tricks You Can Teach Your Cat). The best typeface for both headlines and copy are fonts people are already accustomed to reading. If you get creative with fonts and colors, you may end up discouraging people from reading past your headline and lowering your readership.  Some examples of fonts to use might include the Century family, Caslon, Baskerville, and Jenson. Although you want your headline to remain unique, you should aim to make it unique through the actual content and not solely through its visual affect. Engage as many senses as possible (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) to vividly engage the readers imagination, both in the headline and the copy. Include vivid descriptions of your product (if you're writing for an advertisement) and its benefits that will stimulate readers' imaginations as if they were actually experiencing the product. For example, if your headline is about food, use words like “delicious,” “spicy,” or “smoky” to engage readers' sense of taste. There are certain formulas for writing headlines that advertisers and writers commonly use to lure in and positively engage readers. Consider using these formulas to ensure that your headline will have a similar effect. For example, a simple headline-writing formula is “Number or trigger word + Adjective + Keyword + Promise.” An example of this type of headline might be “7 delicious snack options that will help you lose weight fast.” and re-write your headline to make it as perfect as possible. Keep reworking the headline, rearranging the words, and write several versions of a headline always trying to tweak and improve upon it. Then, select the best one.  If possible, try and get other people to vote on different versions of your headline to see which one is the most popular. A great headline will often take longer to compose then the entire ad to follow. Try to find a new angle, direction, or twist at looking at your subject matter from the reader's perspective, so your headline is not boring and engages the reader.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose text-based roleplaying if you like to write fiction or fanfiction. Find a place to roleplay on and obey its rules. Learn the terminology in the roleplaying community. Understand the main types of text-based roleplaying. Create your character, if needed. Make your character believable and realistic. Choose between a narrative and script style. Use concrete details and ample description while writing. Contribute to the plot. Read what other people write, wait your turn, and post a replay. Know what doubling is. Maintain good etiquette when doubling.

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It is essentially the same thing, except that you will be writing the story with at least one other person. When you do text-based roleplaying, you take on the role of a character, and write his or her actions and reactions to other characters and events. Here is an example of what a roleplay might look like:fanfiction4ever:Jane was breathless as she hurried to school through the pouring rain. She had forgotten her umbrella at home, and it was too late now to go back and get it. She was soaked and cold.roleplay_queen:John saw Jane dash across the school yard, and ran over to her. "Hey, Jane!" he called, "Wait up!" He then pulled out his umbrella, and held it over both their heads. "Here," he said, "Let's walk to class together.fanfiction4ever:Jane blushed as John stepped closer to her, so that both of them could fit under the umbrella. She had always had a crush on him, but too afraid of rejection to admit it. "T-thank you, John," she said, and slipped her arm through his. There are many websites that allow roleplaying. Some of them are entire websites dedicated to roleplaying, while others have roleplaying sub-forums, such as GaiaOnline and Neopets. Pick a site that suits your interests the most. You will be prompted to create an account and log in.  Some websites are geared towards only certain types of roleplays, while others allow a broader spectrum. For example, you may find a site that focuses only on vampire-themed roleplays. You can play with people you already know, or play with people you don't know. Roleplayers often become best friends! Wherever you choose to roleplay, be sure to read the rules and respect them. Breaking these rules can result in suspension or even banning. The terms might vary depending on where you choose to roleplay, but in general, they are the same. Here are some common terms you might see:  RP: stands for roleplay. You will often see this in search threads. OC and Canon: "OC" stands for "original character," while "canon" refers to a character from an existing book, game, or movie, such as Harry Potter, Cloud Strife, or Tony Stark. Pairing: this refers to two characters in an rp; they interact with each other the most, and often end up in a relationship. OOC: stands for "Out of Character." It is usually followed by a colon to signify the writer him/herself speaking. People use these for comments and questions about the rp. Literate, Semi-literate, and Advanced-literate: refer the amount of writing expected per post. These terms are arbitrary, as every one has different ideas of what means what. In general, "semi-lit" refers to posts that are less than a paragraph, and "advanced-lit" refers to posts that are several paragraphs long. Besides genre, roleplays fall into different categories: fandom, original, group, and one-on-one. You should choose one that appeals the most to you.  Fandom: an rp based on an existing universe from a book or movie, such as Harry Potter or The Avengers. It can contain both canon and original characters.  AU: stands for "Alternate Universe." It is a sub-category of "Fandom," and usually contains some changes, such as reversed genders or the characters are all cats. Cross-Over: a sub-category of "Fandom." It is a combination of two or more fandoms. For example: Harry Potter and Hunger Games.    Original: an rp based on a completely original setting that the roleplayers make up. It can be anything: fantasy, historical, real-life, etc. Group: an rp between a group of three or more people. They can be fast-paced. One-on-One: an rp between two people. It is often written as 1x1, and may contain 1 to 2 pairings. If you are playing a canon character, then you will not need to create a character for the rp; you should be prepared to portray the canon character as accurately as possible, however. When creating an original character, you will need to make them believable; if you are in a group rp, you may need to submit them to the creator for approval. Consider the following when creating your character:   Physical appearance: Describe your character's hair, eye, skin color, and whatever else is most important to you. This will help other writers to visualize your character. You can also use an image instead, if permitted. Personality: What is your character like, and how do they act around other characters? You should also think about your character's goals, motives, and desires. Likes and dislikes: What sorts of things does your character like and dislike/fear? It could be as simple as a love for chocolate and a fear of spiders. It could be as complex as having a hobby (ie: painting) and having a fear (ie: being abandoned). Skills and talents: Everyone is good at something, and your character should too! It might be a good idea to include something your character is bad at in order to make them more believable. Backstory: This will root your character in the fictional world. You will need to consider your character's history, family life, occupation, and so forth. In the rp world, flawless characters—called "Mary Sues" or "Gary Stues"—have a notorious reputation and are extremely frowned upon. Create a character with both positive and negative traits. For example: your character is smart but too shy to speak up in class and show off her intelligence.  Add a fun quirk or two! Characters that have unusual approaches to solving problems, odd habits, or strange mannerisms can make your character compelling and interesting to others. If you are creating a character for a fandom rp, try to blend them into the fandom's world as much as possible. Don't make them too similar to an existing character, however! Some roleplayers prefer to write using a narrative style, which reads like a typical book. It is the most popular style. Others prefer a screenplay style, which reads like a script. It is most suitable for fast-past roleplays. Here's an example of what a screenplay style roleplay might look like:fanfiction4ever:Jane: *running breathlessly through the rain*roleplay_queen:John: Hey, Jane! Wait up! *runs over and pulls out umbrella* Here *open umbrella* Let's walk to class together.fanfiction4ever:Jane: *blushes and gets under the umbrella* O-okay! This will immerse yourself and fellow roleplayers in the fictional world. At the same time, you'll want to avoid rambling, as this can make the other person lose interest.   Use the five senses: sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste. Describe the setting: weather, temperature, location, and important surrounding objects. Use gestures: what are your characters doing/thinking? How do they walk, talk, and position themselves? This is especially important when doubling; don't expect your partner to do all the work. Don't just respond to everything he or she writes; add something new to your posts as well. If your partner is doing all the work, eventually he or she will run out of ideas and get tired or drained.  Rps where two people are contributing to the plot are more interesting than rps where one person is doing all the work. In text-based roleplaying, everyone writes out what their character says, thinks, and does, and posts it, usually in a forum. If you are doing a one-on-one roleplay, this may be in an instant messenger or even email. When your turn comes, post your character's part of the story.   Post as soon as you can. If you are unable to post in a timely manner, let your roleplay partner or the group leader know. Do not pester people for replies. This can be seen as annoying. Wait a week before asking for a reply; sometimes people forget or get busy. Don't ditch a roleplay without a word. This can be seen as very rude in the roleplay community. If you get tired of the roleplay and don't want to do it anymore, be upfront about it. Politely tell the person you are roleplaying with that you are no longer interested. Doubling occurs in one-on-one roleplays, where there are two pairings: your pairing and your partner's pairing. These pairings are often romantic. Each person plays their desired character and a character of their partner's choosing. For example, if you were doing an Avenger's rp, the pairings might be: Steve Rogers x your OC, and Tony Stark x your partner's OC. In this case, you'd be playing your OC and Tony Stark. Your partner would be playing their OC and Steve Rogers. Here is an example of what doubling might look like:roleplay_queen:John grinned as Jane slipped her arm through his, and began to lead her to class. "Hey, Jane," he said at last. "I was wondering if you wanted to come to homecoming this weekend with me." His heart pounded in his chest as he waited for her reply.Meanwhile, Mary was hurrying through the halls, trying to get to her class. She was running late again, but wasn't her fault. Elizabeth and her gang had stolen her bag earlier that morning. She got to class moments before the first bell and sat down.fanfiction4ever:Jane's eyes widened at John's invitation, and she could hardly believe what she was hearing. This was practically a dream come true! "Oh John!" she said, "I would love to!" And here she thought that John never liked her.Chris was already sitting at his desk; when he saw Mary enter the classroom, he waved her over, and held up her book bag. He had seen what happened earlier, and managed to get it back from Elizabeth. "Here," he said softly, and gave it to her. When to roleplaying, fair is fair. You should give the same amount of attention to both characters that you are playing: your character and the character you are playing for your partner. If you write two paragraphs for your original character, you should write two paragraphs for the other character you are playing (ie: Tony Stark). If you only write two sentences for that other character, you would not be fair to your partner. Just imagine if you only got two sentences back for Steve Rogers!