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Co-authored by Melessa Sargent
This article was co-authored by Melessa Sargent. Melessa Sargent is the President of Scriptwriters Network, a non-profit organization that brings in entertainment professionals to teach the art and business of script writing for TV, features and new media. The Network serves its members by providing educational programming, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals, and furthering the cause and quality of writing in the entertainment industry.
Creating a Fictional World
Drafting Your Novel
Revising Your Drafts
Writing Help Samples
Writing a novel takes time and effort, but the process can be a very rewarding experience. Start by taking the time to flesh out your plot and characters, then commit yourself to a consistent writing process. Once you've completed a first draft, keep on revising and editing until your novel feels complete to you. Then you can consider whether you'd like to see it published!
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Seek out sources of inspiration for your novel. Writing a novel is a creative process, and you never know when a good idea might come to you. Carry around a notebook and a pen—or the digital equivalent—so you can jot down ideas wherever you go. Scribble down sentences, fragments, single words, or even doodles that will become part of a more complete story.[1]
Don't simply wait for inspiration to come to you, however. Seek out examples of exceptional creativity to help spark your own. Your inspiration doesn't necessarily have to be a book—it can be a TV show, a movie, or even traveling to an exhibition or art gallery. Inspiration comes in infinite forms!
Think of something from your own life that has inspired, troubled, or intrigued you—how can you explore this topic more fully in a novel?
Put some thought into your preferred genre. Not every novel fits neatly into a certain category, but it's helpful to think about your intended genre. Read key books to get a good understanding of how to construct a novel within your preferred genre. If you haven't decided on one genre or are working in more than one, that's no problem—read widely and create your own genre if you must![2]
Commercial novels are divided into many genres, including science fiction, mystery, thriller, fantasy, romance, and historical fiction, among others. Many novels in these genres follow broad formulas and are written in long series.
Whatever genre you like or choose to focus on, read as many novels as possible within that genre. This will give you a better sense of the tradition you'll be working in—and how you can add to or challenge that tradition.
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Envision your target audience as well. While you shouldn't make blanket assumptions about who will and won't read your novel, put some thought into the most likely readership for your work. That way, you can keep this target audience in mind as you plan, draft, and revise your work.[3]
Your likely audience usually depends on the genre for your novel. Think about popular novels within your chosen genre and who they seem to be targeted toward. You don't have to aim for exactly the same target, but at least keep this readership in mind.
For instance, maybe your chosen genre of fantasy novel tends to attract readers in their teens and early twenties, or your romance genre tends to attract readers in their forties and fifties. But always remember that these aren't hard and fast rules for readership!
Develop an expansive, captivating setting for your novel. The setting for your novel goes beyond the particular city where your characters will dwell; you've got an entire universe to dream up! The setting you create will determine the mood and tone of your novel, and will affect the problems your characters will face. Think about these questions as you sketch out the parameters of the new world you're creating:[4]
Will it be loosely based on places that are familiar to you in real life?
Will it be set in the present, or in some other time?
Will it take place on Earth, or somewhere imaginary?
Will it be centered in one city or neighborhood, or expanded to a range of locations?
What kind of society does it take place in?
Will it take place over the course of a month, a year, or decades?
Create memorable characters to populate your world. In most novels the most important character is the protagonist, so flesh them out with recognizable personality traits and thought patterns. Protagonists don't necessarily have to be likable, but they are usually relatable in some way so that readers stay interested in the story. There can also be more than one protagonist.[5]
If you have a primary antagonist to counter and conflict with your protagonist, they need to be three dimensional and relatable, even if they're acting as the "bad guy" in your story.
Secondary characters may not need to be fleshed out so fully, but they still need to be humanized to some degree. Envision each character fully, even if you don't end up utilizing them in great detail.
Many novelists describe thinking of their characters as real people, asking themselves what the characters would do in a given situation and doing their best to stay "true" to the characters.
Melessa Sargent
President & CEO, Scriptwriters Network
Melessa Sargent is the President of Scriptwriters Network, a non-profit organization that brings in entertainment professionals to teach the art and business of script writing for TV, features and new media. The Network serves its members by providing educational programming, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals, and furthering the cause and quality of writing in the entertainment industry.
Put a twist on everything you write. Melessa Sargent, the President and CEO of Scriptwriters Network, says: "Make all your characters different — don't do the same thing as others. If you're writing a doctor, make him unique like House, or Doogie Howser who was different because he was young. Ask yourself why we would want to read about or watch your doctor."
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Do research before and during your writing process. The amount of research you need to do will depend on the novel you write. Research for a historical fiction set during the Revolutionary War, for example, may be more copious than that for a young adult novel inspired by your own experiences. In any case, do enough research to make sure that your novel feels believable, no matter the subject matter.[6]
Even if you're writing a futuristic sci-fi novel or a fantasy epic, use scientific and/or historical research to give your created world a realistic grounding.
Writing fiction rather than nonfiction does not make you immune from plagiarism. If you're drawing from other sources, make sure to identify them through citations or acknowledgments.
As with other types of planning, walk the fine line between skimping on your research and letting it block your path to actually writing. Trust your instincts.
Visualize the broad outlines of your novel's plot. A novel with good characters but a lousy plot will not resonate with most readers. A common theme in designing a plot is to create conflict. Tension builds until the problem comes to a climax, and then it's resolved in some way. This doesn't mean novels always have happy endings, though![7]
One traditional plot approach is to have rising action (building the details and tension in the story), a conflict (the main crisis of the novel), and a resolution (the final outcome of the crisis)—but this is not the only way to do it.
Your novel doesn't have to neatly "resolve" the conflict. It's okay to leave some loose ends undone—if your readers like your novel, they'll be more than happy to tie up those loose ends themselves (speculation, fan fiction, discussion, and the like).
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Figure out the narrative perspective(s) you'll employ. Novels are typically written in the third person (from an outside perspective observing the characters) or the first person (the "I" voice from the perspective of a character). That said, they can also be written in the second person (which addresses the reader as "you"), or in a combination of multiple perspectives.[8]
You don't have to decide on the perspective of the novel before you write the first sentence. In fact, you may write the first chapter—or even the entire draft of the novel—before you have a better idea of whether it sounds better in the first person or the third.
There's no hard and fast rule about which point of view works best for particular types of novels. But, if you're writing a panoramic novel with a gaggle of characters, the third person can help you manage all of those characters.
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Set up a writing routine that works for you. To complete your first draft, you'll need to find a time and place that is conducive to your writing goals. You can write at the same time every morning or evening, write in short bursts throughout the day, or write in long bouts three days a week. Don't wait to write only when you feel spurts of inspiration. Instead, treat writing like the real work it is and stick to a regular routine.[9]
Try scheduling a specific writing time into your daily calendar. Even if you don't really feel like writing then, or just can't get the words to come out, sit down during your scheduled time and work at it.
Create a writing space to help you get into a routine. Find a cozy place where you can focus. Invest in a chair that won't cause back pain after a couple of hours of sitting and writing. You'll be spending a lot of time in this place, so make it comfy and functional!
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Start writing immediately if you're not the planning type. Though it's great to start with a genre, plot, characters, and setting in mind, don't let yourself get too bogged down with all the details. Some writers thrive when they just start writing, without much of a plan to guide them. Follow the path that suits your style and your creativity.[10]
For many writers, planning ahead makes the writing process go more quickly and smoothly. For others, though, planning can become a barrier that gets in the way of actually writing. Trust your own instincts on what works best for you.
Even if you are a planner, don't get obsessed over every last detail as you set up your novel. If you're too preoccupied with details before even writing your first draft, you may be stifling your own creativity.
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Make an outline if you want to map out your novel. Creating an outline can be a good way to map out your ideas and give you small goals to accomplish as you work toward the larger goal of writing an entire book. But, if you write better "from the hip" and without all the details in place, just let yourself get inspired and write whatever feels right.[11]
Your outline does not have to be linear. You could do a quick sketch of each character's arc, or make a Venn diagram showing how different characters' stories will overlap.
Your outline is a guide, not a contract. The point is simply to jump-start the writing process with a visual representation of where the story might go. It will certainly change as you begin the writing process.
Keep updating or recreating your outline throughout the process. Sometimes an outline can actually be more helpful after you've completed a draft or two of your novel.
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Use descriptive writing to draw readers into your world. Descriptive paragraphs or scenes help your audience envision the key characters and settings in your novel. The trick is to provide enough descriptive detail to spark the reader's imagination, rather than force-feeding them loads of excessive details. As with most aspects of writing, practice makes perfect!
Practice writing descriptive paragraphs that introduce each of your main characters and settings. Start with a brief, catchy sentence that provides a simple yet intriguing fact about the character/setting, then use vivid descriptive phrasing to build the rest of the paragraph.
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Include scripted dialogue that is realistic and revealing. Most novels include dialogue between characters, and the quality of this dialogue can greatly impact how a reader perceives the overall quality of the work. Stilted, unrealistic, or cheesy dialogue pushes a reader's imagination away from your world, while relatable, engaging dialogue draws them into it. Writing great dialogue is a challenging art, but listening to how people speak to each other is a great starting point.
Listen to people talk to each other and observe how their conversations are—or aren't—propelled forward and deepened by what they say.
Flesh out your characters fully so that you can envision them speaking the dialogue that you write for them. Make sure the content and style of the dialogue suits the character.
Don't use dialogue to dump information on the reader. Instead, use it to humanize your characters, create conflict, and propel the narrative.
Don't ignore action scenes, no matter your genre. Sure, thrillers need to have a lot of action, but so do gentle romances—just a different type of action! Develop scenes or episodes that bring characters into conflict or force key interactions. The more three-dimensional and relatable you make your characters, the easier it will be to make action scenes that draw readers in.
Depending on your writing style, you might draft 8-10 key action scenes first, then build the rest of the novel around them.
You don't need to create action for action's sake—not every novel needs a high-speed car chase! But, every novel benefits from key moments when critical actions are introduced and described.
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Write your first draft without worrying how "rough" it is. When your planning and outlining and researching feel complete (for now, at least), sit down and begin writing the first draft of your novel. Don't worry about making the language perfect—no one will read this draft but you. The first draft of a novel does not have to be spectacular—it just has to be done![12]
Make the commitment to write on your established schedule and produce this first draft. Who knows how many wonderful writers go unnoticed and unread because their drawers are filled with unfinished novels?
Set small goals—finishing a chapter, a few pages, or a certain amount of words every few days—to keep yourself motivated.
You can also set long-term goals—you might, for example, be determined to finish the first draft of a novel in one year, or even in six months.
Reward yourself when you achieve one of your small or larger goals along the way. Celebrate your success, but then get back to writing!
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Write as many drafts as necessary until the novel feels right to you. You may get lucky and only need to write three drafts to get it right. Or you may write twenty drafts before your novel rings true. The key is to keep writing drafts until you're confident that the work feels ready to be shared with others.[13]
After you've written your first draft, take a break from it for a few weeks, then sit back and read it as if you were one of your readers. Which parts need more explaining? Which parts are too long and boring?
If you find yourself skipping over long chunks of your novel, your readers will, too. How can you make the novel more appealing to them by cutting down or revising these cumbersome parts?
You may feel like the drafting process will never end, but it will! Stay positive and confident.
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Give your "feels right" draft a thorough self-edit. Don't start worrying about editing until you've written a solid draft of your novel. After that, focus on cutting paragraphs or sentences that aren't working, getting rid of any awkward or repetitive phrasing, and streamlining your prose. Basically, make sure your "feels right" draft is also a "looks right" draft![14]
If you typed your novel on a laptop, print it out and read it aloud. Cut or revise anything that just doesn't sound right.
Don't get too attached to your writing—for example, a well-crafted paragraph that just isn't moving the story forward. Challenge yourself to make the right decision, and remember that you might be able to use the paragraph in a future novel!
Get feedback on your draft from a range of sources. Begin by showing your draft to someone you completely trust, like a friend or loved one, so you can get used to the feeling of having others read your work. Since it isn't always easy to get honest feedback from people who love you and want to spare your feelings, move on to getting outside opinions from sources such as the following:[15]
Start a writing group. If you know a few other people who are writing novels, arrange to meet with them to share progress and ask for tips.
Join a writing workshop at a local college or writing center. You'll review other people's writing and receive notes on yours as well.
Apply to an M.A. or an M.F.A. program in creative writing. These programs offer a supportive and inviting environment for sharing your work with others. Additionally, they can help motivate you by setting deadlines for completing your work.
Evaluate your publishing options, if desired. Many writers look at their first novel as a learning experience that can help them write stronger fiction in the future. However, if you feel very confident about your novel and want to see it in print, there are a number of routes you can take. You can choose a traditional book publishing house, an online e-publisher, or self-publishing.[16]
If you're going the traditional route, it helps to find a literary agent to shop your book around to publishers. You'll be asked to submit a query letter and a synopsis of your manuscript.
Self-publishing companies vary widely in quality. Before choosing a company, ask for a few samples so you can see the quality of their paper and printing.
If you don't want to go the publishing route, that's not a problem. Congratulate yourself on a job well done and move on to your next creative project!
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Hi, I'm trying to write a book using myself as the protagonist or rather using my life as a story what's the best way to write the outlines or better still the best way to start?
Staff Answer
You may want to treat yourself like an invented character--for instance, by writing an descriptive paragraph that introduces "you" (the character). Determine what and how much the reader needs to know about "you" as you outline and develop your draft.
I'm trying to add super powers to my novel but from a scientific view but I don't know how any advice?
Read science journals online or at your local library, and talk to friends or colleagues in scientific fields. Look for ways to ground the super powers in elements of realistic scientific material--but don't feel completely bound by realism!
How do I make a vivid description of something, someone, or a place?
Begin by focusing on small elements of it or the person. If you are describing a field, start with the green grass, move onto the sky, and the background elements in the distance. Using visually descriptive and evocative words will help.
Can a child (like myself) write a novel? I've got a great idea!
Go for it! Lay out the plot in a graphic organizer, and write a rough draft (or three) before you actually write the final draft.
How do I come up with a good title for my novel?
One popular way to come up with a title for a novel is taking a key point in the story and using that as an element in your title. For example, if your novel were about humans making contact with aliens on another planet, you could title it based on that main event, such as Carl Sagan's book Contact. Similarly, you can also use a title as a form of summary for your novel, for example, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The title of the novel provides insight into the actual focus of the book in that case. Finally, you could take an important word or moment in the book, like Twilight, and make that your title.
What are some great first sentences?
Start short. Don't immediately say all the details of the story in the first sentence. Let the readers figure it out. That way the readers will continue reading the novel/book. Start it something like: "I was going to die tomorrow." But it's up to you on what mood you're going to give to the audience. The example above give a thrilling mood which introduces the first part of the novel.
How can I give my character a good name?
Browse baby naming pages; you can find them online or in a baby naming book. They have thousands of names and are very helpful, even if you're not pregnant. You can also make up an original name if you want your character to be from a different world or just have an interesting name.
How do I write an outline?
Write out the introduction, middle and ending expectations. Write the major points of events that are going to happen in the novel. This will serve as a guide while you write, in case you forget. You can fill in more details around the major points.
Where I can publish my novel?
Research publishers online to find out what kind of books they are interested in. Keep in mind that you only get one chance per publishing company. Also, it's very difficult to publish a novel without a literary agent.
Is this article is good for 15-year old Filipino beginners?
This article is good for just about everyone. It is the basics of writing. No matter how inexperienced or even how experienced in writing you are, all of this probably applies for you. you don't have to follow it word for word, just take it as a small guideline which you can loosely follow.
If you're stuck on how to move the story forward, imagine one of your characters standing behind you and telling you what they'd do in that situation.
Write your story the way you want. There are markets for all genres, and there will always be a slot for your story if it's well written and interesting.
Read lots of books (especially ones similar in genre or relevant to yours in any way) before, during, and after you've written your novel.
You'll usually realize fairly quickly whether or not a story you're writing has really captivated your attention and imagination. If you don't feel captivated, keep developing ideas and trying different approaches.
If you're having trouble developing a character that seems realistic, try this: take them with you wherever you go. Next time you go to work, the grocery store, the mall, or even on the street, imagine what they'd do in your position or situation.
Re-read your work every now and then. If you spot any mistakes in the plot, don't try to change them (unless they're major). Simply note the mistakes and correct them during the editing phase.
Keeping a dictionary and thesaurus nearby helps with spelling and description.
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If you want to write a novel, first decide when your story happens, where the characters live, and how those settings will influence them. Then, create characters who will live in the world you are building, and give the characters some sort of conflict that must be resolved. When you start writing, make time to write every day, even if you don't feel like it. Set small goals to keep yourself motivated as you write, especially as you work on your first draft. For tips on how to revise your first draft and how to show your work to other people, keep reading!
Français:écrire un roman
Italiano:Scrivere un Romanzo
Español:escribir una novela
Deutsch:Einen Roman schreiben
Nederlands:Een roman schrijven
Português:Escrever um Romance
Русский:написать роман
中文:写小说
Čeština:Jak napsat román
Bahasa Indonesia:Menulis Novel
日本語:小説を書く
العربية:كتابة رواية
हिन्दी:उपन्यास लिखें
ไทย:แต่งนิยาย
Tiếng Việt:Viết tiểu thuyết
↑ https://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/7-things-will-doom-novel-avoid
↑ https://writingcooperative.com/ready-to-write-your-first-novel-79ceb4c68d28
↑ https://www.thecreativepenn.com/7-steps-write-first-novel/
↑ https://jerryjenkins.com/how-to-write-a-novel/
Korean Stardust
"This article showed how baby steps are and should be taken to higher grounds of writing and living it. This was really helpful. I hope I can finish writing and publish my work. I really enjoy making small drafts, and they make me laugh every time I catch a mistake or two. Sometimes it is good to learn from mistakes."..." more
Aderinsola Aisha
"It's my first time of wanting to write a novel that I might want to publish, so reading this article has actually inspired me. Now I feel so encouraged that I can actually write my novel well by following the aforementioned steps in the article, thanks!"..." more
Dorinda Richards
"This article helped me to shake off the jitters associated with taking that first step of simply putting the proverbial "pen to paper!" I've put it off for too long. I've been gathering information, articles and testimony for 15 years. "Now is the time.""..." more
Justin Ball
"The entire article was mind blowingly helpful and was exactly what I needed as a step by step guide on how to create a novel, from start to finish, as well as all the tiny middle bits, character creation, plot layouts, as well as what not to do."..." more
Akshay Samel
"I like this article because it gives complete information. The images help you to understand more easily. I like the points to make drafts, imagine your character first, and sample the format of novels."..." more
Hannah Faulan
"I'm a young writer, and I have an intense passion for writing and reading. I wanted to write a small novel for my family, and this was extremely helpful in order for me to do so. Thank you, wikiHow!"..." more
"Reinforcement of what I already knew, but still valuable. Helpful reminders to continually write and rewrite, revise constantly, and to research your chosen genre and others that relate."..." more
Anne Susan
"This helped me a lot reading this article, already many amazing ideas are entering in my mind and I am thinking to combine science fiction and magic. Thanks a lot."..." more
Stuti Tiwari
"I just started writing and it felt like I'm not good at it. But when I read this article, I got the very basic requirements of writing. Thank you very much."..." more
Ava Phizikra
"This helps me because I am trying to write a novel and have no idea where to start. After reading this, I have started my book and am on the 30th chapter!"..." more
Anu Krish
"It is wonderful. I ended up reading this article because the desire to write a novel crept up my mind, but I didn't know what to write. Thank you."..." more
Narai Ikimoto
"It's interesting to see the ideas of how to go about writing a book. I liked the whole article, and found a majority of it really useful."..." more
Tshegetsang Tebelelo
"This taught me to be patient when writing a novel and to never give up, and also that inspiration is everywhere. Thank you."..." more
Hazel Smith
"This article was extremely helpful, as I am very fond of the idea of writing an article. Loved it, it helped a lot!"
Brandon Zebedee
"I'm very fascinated with writing a novel and I really appreciated your tips.Thank you very much. "
Elipay Akhila
"I want to write a novel. I was confused how to start it, but your article helped me. Thanks a lot."
Alicia Washington-Rhodes
"This is helping me out because I am just a kid, so it really tells me how to write a novel!"
Megavannan M.
"One who wants to write a novel can read this article. All the best! Create a novel soon."
Rini Riaa
"I am working on my debut novel, and this stuff really helped me a lot. Thanks."
Daniel Zamber
"This helped me understand how to do the story from beginning, middle and end."
Navjot Kaur
"This article helped me a lot. I've decided to write a novel on my vacation."
Nigel Basa
"This article is very motivating and supportive in many ways. I love it."
Praveen Malhothra
"Planning to write my first novel. This will help to make it better."
Rahul Verma
"This is helpful for my new beginning, at least."
Nafis Wasee
"It showed me just how to write a light novel. "
Prasanthini P. V.
"Very informative, easy to follow and grasp."
Mahan
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Ronil Patel
"It really motivated me, thank you so much!"
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Jeremy Namaneha
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EPL Betting Picks 2020-21: Matchday 36
Manchester City officially claimed the title that was in their grasp for the past months, with the relegation confirmed and the top four essentially set, the battle for fifth place looms as the biggest storyline in the final two weeks of the season. We've got you covered with tips from the big games this weekend!
Newcastle vs Manchester City
St James' Park, Friday 3:00pm (ET)
Newcastle host the newly crowned champions on Friday at St James' Park. Manchester City were disappointing in their last outing against Chelsea and will be looking for more ruthless performances to end their incredible campaign on a high.
City have been the best club team in the world since the beginning of 2020 scoring a Premier League high 72 goals, and conceding a league low 26 goals. They've been electrifying in attack, and rock solid in defence, and they come up against a side that they love playing against. Manchester City won 23 of the past 25 against Newcastle in Premier League matches since 2006. City's dynamic ball movement that Pep Guardiola sides have been renowned for, is going to give Newcastle some serious headaches, they just don't have the talent to contain City going forward.
In defence John Stones and Ruben Dias have been a remarkable defensive partnership and it's hard to see Newcastle finding a way through them. Guardiola will be looking for an empathic response after last week's disappointment, and this side has shown all year how good they are. The Champions in waiting will pick up a convincing win at St James' Park.
MANCHESTER CITY TO WIN (-400 WITH POINTSBET)
Southampton vs Fulham
St Mary's Stadium, Saturday 10:00am (ET)
The final nail of Fulham's coffin was hammered in earlier in the week, when their 2-0 loss to Burnley confirmed their relegation that was bound for the majority of the season. Fulham have been on a promotion/relegation yoyo for the past few seasons and haven't been able to create a sustainable program to keep them in the top flight.
They head to St Mary's Stadium where Southampton have claimed seven of a possible nine points in their last three games at the venue. Fulham have just one point from their last seven Premier League fixtures, whilst Southampton are coming off an impressive 3-1 over Crystal Palace thanks to a Danny Ings double. Ings has scored 12 goals this season, and four goals from his last four appearances, a remarkable effort in a struggling side.
Fulham have struggled against the Saints of late, having won just one of their last seven Premier League games against Southampton. With relegation set in stone it's hard to see Fulham finding anything to produce a performance to beat, with Danny Ings in excellent form up top, he'll lead the Saints to victory.
SOUTHAMPTON TO WIN (+100 WITH POINTSBET)
Brighton vs West Ham
American Express Stadium, Saturday 3:00pm (ET)
Three losses in their last four games has seen West Ham drop to sixth place on the Premier League table, two points behind Liverpool with their Champions League dreams long gone. The Hammers head to Brighton for a must win clash in the battle for fifth spot, with games against Brighton, West Brom and Southampton to end the season, they've got an excellent opportunity to put some serious pressure on Liverpool.
Brighton have been a serious form slide, winning just one of their last six Premier League fixtures. Michail Antonio, Jesse Lingard and Tomas Soucek have all bagged nine goals this season, showing the attacking variety West Ham possess, even through their midfield. In comparison, Brighton don't have a single player that has scored nine goals this season. Goals haven't been hard to come by in recent matches between West Ham and Brighton.
Although the last four Premier League matches between the two sides have resulted in draws there hasn't been a lack of goals, with a 3-3 draw and two 2-2 draws. West Ham will enjoy a free flowing game that these two teams tend to play, the Hammers at their best when they can zip the ball around and create space. There's so much at stake for West Ham, they just have to win this match, and they should take care of business.
WEST HAM TO WIN (+140 WITH POINTSBET)
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Wendy J. Johnson: Celebrating Swedish Knitting Traditions
"My mission is to let people know about Swedish knitting, " says Wendy J. Johnson, knitting designer and instructor. Her patterns and classes at Ingebretsen's have drawn attention to Lovikka, Sweden, population 61 and home to the world's largest mitten (12 feet tall). Here, in 1892, Erika Aittamaa first created he signature mittens. Erika may have put Lovikka on the map, but Wendy is helping make sure it stays there.
Wendy J. Johnson
One of the most popular knitting patterns we sell at Ingebretsen's is Wendy's Lovikka mitten pattern. Needlework staff person Pat Hansen says, "I have to keep calling Wendy and asking her to bring more patterns to the store!" The distinctive white mittens, with the cross-stitch pattern at the wrist, are cozy and Wendy's directions are well-written and clear. She has added patterns for a Lovikka-styled headband, hat, and fingerless mittens to the collection.
The signature style and warmth of Lovikka mittens have made them popular for 127 years. Knit these with Lovikka yarn or Alofoss Lopi.
The patterns Wendy has made for the store reflect Swedish knitting traditions, like her Magical Tomte Tassel Hat, and Nordic landscapes, with the Viking Trails Cabled Cowl, Wristers, and Headband, and the Eckträd (Oak Tree) Cowl.
The spiraling ribs of Wendy's Ecktrad Cowl give it the appearance of bark, but the yarn, Silky Wool makes the texture snuggle-worthy.
Wendy says, "In the early 2000s, I took a trip to Sweden with my father. There, I saw from where both sets of grandparents had emigrated. Some family came from Borås, home to the Textile Museum of Sweden and a city with a long history of textile production. My father's family came from the area where flax is grown and processed. I think my love of textiles is a DNA memory." Textiles are also a part of childhood memories. "Every night, my grandmother would sit at the farmhouse table, in the quiet, and knit socks and mittens for her family," Wendy recalls.
This same grandmother taught Wendy the basics of knitting. She then continued to build skills with 4-H, classes, and exploring knitting on her own. Her grandmother never used patterns as she knit, and Wendy benefitted from watching her shape garments as she progressed. "The first thing I knit, I designed," says Wendy. "I also sew, and that helped me understand shaping, too."
The Viking Trails cowl is knit with Silky Yarn.
Wendy attended Gustavus Adolphus, receiving a BA in Fine Arts. There, and at classes at MCAD, she studied design. She brought her skills together as a graphic artist, writer, and knitter in several books she wrote on Swedish knitting traditions and by creating individual knitting patterns, which we carry at Ingebretsen's. She named her design studio for its location, Saga Hill, along Lake Minnetonka.
Saga Hill has a rich Swedish heritage of its own. It was a summer retreat founded in the 1880s by a group of Swedish and Swedish-American academics, theologians, musicians, philosophers, and artists, most from Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
The residents were united in their desire to support education and the community. One of the key figures in establishing the Minneapolis library system was a resident. It's possible that a textile artist was there, too. Certainly, the wives and maids ( this was an era when a professor would have a maid or cook as part of the household, even at the summer home) most certainly sat on the porches in the evening breezes and knit for bit. Wendy believes in the power of place to nurture creativity and finds inspiration in her surroundings. Maybe a bit of the earlier knitters' Swedish influence is finding its way into Wendy's design, too.
Wendy will be teaching several classes in 2020. Please check our classes page later his month for details.
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Facing the Future: A Look at Challenges and Opportunities for Women's Ministries
Facing the Future:
A Look at Challenges and Opportunities for Women's Ministries
In the 16 years since Women's Ministries became a full department in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the world has changed greatly. The internet, cable networks, and social media make us feel global events are happening in our own backyard. The entertainment industry has become very sophisticated; there is increasing violence; there are diseases such as depression for which science is still looking for answers. On the spiritual side, women still need to understand God's love and provision for her as a woman. Women's Ministries has the mission to foster spiritual growth and renewal among women and to meet their needs in a holistic way.
During the past quinquenium, 2005 to 2010, the General Conference Women's Ministries Department focused on combining evangelism and ministry, placing more intentional emphasis on the Six Challenge Issues that impact women globally, helping each woman to find a ministry that will help us face these challenges. On March 22-27 of this year, the 13 Women's Ministries division directors from all over the world will meet for the 2011 advisory. During these meetings the leaders will be working and planning together to unify procedures and strategies to meet the needs of women globally and make a difference where they are. The six Challenge Issues are:
1. Threats to Health
2. A Woman's Workload
4. Lack of Training, Mentoring, and Leadership Opportunities
5. Abuse
6. Illiteracy
Much has changed in 16 years, but Seventh-day Adventist women can still claim the promise that "in Christ they can do all things." They can help to redeem souls by touching a heart and telling the world about Jesus; restore broken relationships through projects that address abuse and violence; transform attitudes and behaviors through mentoring, training, and education; and provide resources that enable them to carry the message of hope to a waiting world.
Raquel Arrais
General Conference WM Associate Director
70% of the world's poor are women.
Worldwide, women receive 30% to 40% less than their male counterparts for comparable work.
Between 80% and 90% of poor families are headed by women.
Women comprise two-thirds of the world's illiterate population.
More than 1 billion people—one in six—live on less than $1 a day, and 2.7 billion live on less than $2 a day. (Source: World Bank. PovertyNet)
40% of the adults infected by HIV/AIDS are women. (Source: Millennium Project Task Force on Educational and Gender Equality, 2004)
World Health Organization reports that around the world, one in every three women is suffering some form of abuse.
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Inspiration for You: Relating to Colleagues
Tips for working with your team
What traits and abilities are important for you as a leader to display? The list below is one a seasonedadministrator uses to evaluate employees. You may find it helpful to share withyour Women's Ministries team also.
First of all, a relationship with Jesus. Even in a church organization, we can't take that for granted, but it is essential.
Loyalty. Even if you're a volunteer, not a paid employee, administrators still expect loyalty.
Vision. You may have a vision of what you want to accomplish, but it's important to communicate it to your leader.
Accept responsibility. As the Women's Ministries leader, you must accept responsibility for yourself and your committee members.
Cooperation. Not only do administrators want to see cooperation among the Women's Ministries team members, they also want cooperation with other departments and with the organization as a whole.
A positive, cheerful attitude. No one likes a complainer.
Willingness to help others. The more Women's Ministries integrates into the organization and gets involved with other departments, the better it will be perceived by administrators.
Integrity. Always be totally honest and ethical; never allow even the slightest appearance of dishonesty. There is never an excuse for a lack of integrity.
Peacemaker. Women won't be taken seriously if they are quarrelsome. Women leaders must be adept at encouraging cooperation and defusing conflict.
Punctuality. Being on time for all appointments and keeping your own meetings on schedule will be valued by administrators and others.
Honor confidences. In your position as leader, you will receive information that cannot be shared. Never break confidentiality.
Be proactive. Leaders are expected to be self-starters.
Self-confident. Lack of self-confidence is seen as a weakness.
Self-respect. Never forget that you have inestimable value.
Willingness to accept counsel. Whether it's from an administrator or a seasoned Women's Ministries leader, it's vital to listen to counsel. You need not always follow it, but consider various viewpoints. There is safety in a multitude of counselors.
Be a team-player. Demonstrate willingness to contribute to the entire organization, not just Women's Ministries. And work cooperatively and impartially with your WM team.
--By Carla Baker,North American Division Women's Ministries Director.
The Millennium Development Goals: Moving On
According to the Millennium Development Goals Report 2010, launched on 23 June, 2010, the economic crisis took a heavy toll on jobs and incomes around the world, but its impact does not threaten achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) target of cutting the rate of extreme poverty in half by 2015.
5 March - Women's Ministries International Day of Prayer
8 March - International Women's Day
21 March - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
22 March - World Day for Water
Adventist members worldwide are joining together each morning at 7 and evening at 7 to pray for an outpouring of God's spirit.
GCWM Advisory
WM International Day of Prayer
Revival and reformation
Evangelism through the International Day of Prayer


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Марша Блэкберн (, род. 6 июня 1952) — американский политик, представляющая Республиканскую партию. Блэкберн была сенатором штата с 1999 по 2003 год. Член Палаты представителей от 7-го избирательного округа Теннесси с 3 января 2003 года. Сенатор от штата Теннесси (с 2019).

6 ноября 2018 года она стала первой женщиной, избранной в Сенат США от штата Теннесси, победив бывшего губернатора Теннесси — демократа Фила Бредисена. Она заняла пост старшего сенатора штата в январе 2021 года, когда уходящий в отставку сенатор Александр Ламар ушел в отставку. Блэкберн, сторонница движения «Чайная партия», является стойким консерватором и сторонником Дональда Трампа.

Биография
Окончила .  с 1999 по 2003 год.

В октябре 2017 года, после отказа действующего сенатора Боба Коркера от переизбрания на третий срок, Блэкберн объявила об участии в сенатских выборах в 2018 году. На них она одержала победу, победив бывшего губернатора Теннесси демократа Фила Бредисена.

В апреле 2018 года Блэкберн подписала письмо, официально выдвигающее Дональда Трампа на Нобелевскую премию мира.

Блэкберн замужем, у пары двое детей.

Дональд Трамп
В ноябре 2016 года Блэкберн присоединилась к переходной команде Трампа в качестве заместителя председателя. Она была его стойким сторонником: поддерживала большинство его политических решений и предложений. Блэкберн выдвинула Трампа на Нобелевскую премию мира за его переговоры с Северной Кореей. Vox предположил, что связи Блэкберн с Трампом, который выиграл Теннесси на выборах 2016 года с 26 очками, помогли повысить ее кандидатуру в Сенат.

Во время первого судебного разбирательства по делу об импичменте Трампа в Сенате Блэкберн покинул зал для телеинтервью. Она также привлекла внимание, читая книгу во время судебного разбирательства. Во время судебного процесса Блэкберн написал в Твиттере о подполковнике Виндмане, назвав его непатриотичным за то, что он якобы «ругает и высмеивает» Соединенные Штаты перед Россией. В ноябре 2019 года хэштег #MoscowMarcia стал популярным в Твиттере после того, как Блэкберн опубликовала в своем аккаунте в Твиттере клевету на Виндмана. В своем посте она написала: «Мстительный Виндман — куратор осведомителя». Твит относился к Виндману, Ветеран Пурпурного сердца, который стал центральной фигурой в процедуре импичмента Трампа в Конгрессе после того, как дал показания, что слышал, как Трамп оказывал давление на президента Украины, чтобы тот расследовал дело сына одного из его главных политических соперников, бывшего вице-президента Джо Байдена.

После победы Байдена на президентских выборах в США в 2020 году Блэкберн поддержал заявления Трампа о победе и собрал средства для поддержки усилий кампании Трампа по отмене результатов выборов в суде. В интервью 20 ноября она кратко назвала Байдена «избранным президентом», но позже опровергла это как ошибку. 2 января 2021 г. Блэкберн и еще 10 сенаторов-республиканцев объявили, что будут голосовать против утверждения результатов выборов 6 января, совместного заседания Конгресса, на котором происходит подтверждение президентских выборов, сославшись на ложные обвинения в массовых фальсификациях выборов, нарушения и неконституционные изменения в законах о голосовании и ограничениях на голосование. Но после того, как в тот день толпа сторонников Трампа яростно штурмовала Капитолийский холм, она проголосовала за подтверждение результатов выборов.

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Ссылки
 Congressman Marcia Blackburn official U.S. House site
 Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Женщины-политики США
Члены Палаты представителей от штата Теннесси
Сенаторы от штата Теннесси
Действующие сенаторы США
Члены Республиканской партии США от Теннесси
Выпускники Университета штата Миссисипи

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.: The Relentless Trail Race at the Ark :: Ski XCOttawa.ca :: Skiing in Ottawa and Gatineau Park :.
This past Saturday Katie and I, along with a few Carleton athletes and lots of other keen trail runners, ran the Relentless Trail Race in Low, Quebec. I write this article mostly as a plug for the event, because it is a great one! It includes 5.5, 10.5, 21, and 50km race distances, all on tricky single track trails. The race is muddy, hilly, and a lot of fun!
Food seems to be another enjoyable theme at the Ark. Saturday's event was followed by homemade brownies, beer, and other yummy snacks. Mike also mentioned a snowshoe race in early January which concludes with a lunch buffet among fellow racers. The Pancake Prediction Run is another event to look for in April, which includes a pancake breakfast and the Ark's own maple syrup.
According to their website, the Mad Trapper mission is to "provide the most unique and challenging courses our terrain can provide" while at the same time, they "prioritize participation over competition". If you ask me, Saturday's race was a good example of what happens when people embrace their passions and let their efforts follow - for the racers, but even more so for the organizers.
Me, Sarah Murray, Matt Brown, Katie, and Ben Dearing shortly after our races.
My spikes before and after the race - muddy mission accomplished.
Race Report: Long Lake Triathlon!


Wiltshire Police issued an appeal to find the 16 year old - but she's now been found safe and well.
Amy had been last seen at around 5.00pm yesterday evening (Monday October 15th).
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed their drone to help with the search for Amy.


Fans adorned themselves with grey Impact T-shirts that honor Aaron Rose and Dan Thobe Saturday, Feb. 2, during a basketball game between Fort Loramie and Maria Stein. Rose and Thobe had both spent part of their teaching career at both school districts..
Fort Loramie cheerleaders adorned themselves with grey Impact T-shirts which honor Aaron Rose and Dan Thobe Saturday, Feb. 2.
MARIA STEIN — The rivalry between Marion Local and Fort Loramie Schools took a time out Saturday night as both communities honored two men who impacted the students at schools.
With Team IMPACT T-shirts — which state "two men = one lasting IMPACT — being worn by cheerleaders, basketball players and fans, the memories of Dan Thobe and Aaron Rose were honored.
Fort Loramie boys basketball coach Corey Britton approached the Marion Local coaching staff earlier in the season about honoring both men. The grey of the T-shirt signifies Thobe's battle with brain cancer.
Thobe had taught math a Fort Loramie for four years before returning to Marion Local to teach junior high and high school math. He was a football coach at both schools.
Rose was a sixth-grade teacher at Fort Loramie for many years. He left the district to take a job with the Mercer County Education Service Center. He was killed in a car crash last year.
"Losing him to a car accident on the night of the biggest game of the year for both squads last year was terribly ironic, but we felt his presence that night and still today through the impact he made in both communities," the Marion Local coaches said in a prepared statement.
Each future basketball game between Fort Loramie and Marion Local will be known as the IMPACT game. A hammer signifying the impact the teachers made will be used as a traveling trophy for the winner of each year's contest.


The Division of Statewide Services provides technical and specialized services to the other divisions of the Department of Public Safety, local State and Federal Law enforcement, and the public at large. The Division consists of the Criminal Records and Identification Bureau and Information Systems.
The Criminal Records and Identification Bureau maintains Alaska's criminal history records and fingerprint identification data. Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) verifies identity of persons arrested and matches latent prints from crime scenes with prints on file. ABIS is a participant in the nine-state Western Identification Network, which shares a fingerprint data base.
Information Services develops and maintains the computerized resources of the Department. APSIN, the Alaska Public Safety Information Network, is used by DPS employees as well as other law enforcement personnel across Alaska to track arrests, criminal histories, warrants, missing persons, stolen property, and other information for law enforcement purposes. APSIN provides access to Alaska motor vehicle and driver license data, and connects to the FBI's National Crime Information Center and to other states via the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. Information Services also maintains networks, desktop computers and laptops, the Department's web pages, and various databases.


Deborah Haarsma has served as the President of BioLogos since January 2013. Previously, she served as professor and chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gifted in interpreting complex scientific topics for lay audiences, Dr. Haarsma often speaks to churches, colleges, and schools about the relationships between science and Christian faith. She is author (along with her husband Loren Haarsma) of Origins: Christian Perspectives on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design (2011, 2007), a book presenting the agreements and disagreements of Christians regarding the history of life and the universe. She edited Delight in Creation: Scientists Share Their Work with the Church (2012) with Rev. Scott Hoezee, an anthology of essays by Christian biologists, astronomers, mathematicians, and other scientists. She and Hoezee directed The Ministry Theorem, a project of Calvin Theological Seminary and the Calvin College Science Division to provide pastors and ministry leaders with resources for engaging science in the life of the church. She also contributed to the Faraday Institute's Test of Faith (2010) film and curriculum, and to Keith Miller's Perspectives on an Evolving Creation.
Haarsma is an experienced research scientist, with several publications in the Astrophysical Journal and the Astronomical Journal on extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. She has studied very large galaxies (at the centers of galaxy clusters), very young galaxies (undergoing rapid star formation in the early universe), and gravitational lenses (where spacetime is curved by a massive object). Her work uses data from several major telescopes, including the Very Large Array radio telescope in New Mexico, the Southern Astrophysical Research optical and infrared telescope in Cerro Pachon, Chile, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory in orbit around the earth. Haarsma completed her doctoral work in astrophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and her undergraduate work in physics and music at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota.