You have an amazing story bouncing around in your head and it is begging to be told. You sit down, crack your knuckles, and begin typing, only to find yourself struggling a little ways in. Sound familiar? This is a common situation that many aspiring authors find themselves in. Writer’s block is that obnoxious neighbour who we all know that will spot you from across the street and invite themselves over for a “friendly” 3-hour chat. So, what do we do? We avoid them and hide inside our homes, sticking to our comforts instead of venturing out into the interesting world outside. NO MORE! It is time to open that door, wave the neighbour off with a quick “Nice to see you, but I have things planned that I need to get to. No, I can’t share the details of what I’m about to do. Yes, I did notice the garbage truck came 15 minutes later than usual on Wednesday. I’m heading out now! Tootles!” My friend, I am about to give you the map to guide your story (or stories)! And it all starts with… well… a map. What you need to do is take that story that is stuck in your head and build yourself what is called a ‘story map’. This map will steer the course of your story so that if and when you DO start to feel a little stuck, all you need to do is simply refer to your map and away you go! How do you make a story map? Simple! Take a paper (or two) and create six sections: Setting: Main Character: Problem: Beginning: Middle: End: The key to your map’s success is to keep it SIMPLE! This is not the time or place to be writing your entire story. This is where you outline the key points you need to include in order for your story to progress. Think of them as jumping on big rocks that lead across a river. You need to jump on each rock in the order that they are laid out. If you try to skip a rock, you will fall into the river and get swept away. Let’s look at the first section: setting. All you need to do here is write out where and when your story takes place. Boom! That’s it, leave it alone.

If you're looking to earn a prestigious trophy in the Cosy Campfire Collection game, you're in the right place! This guide will walk you through the game mechanics, strategies for improving your score, and tips for unlocking those coveted trophies. Whether you're a casual player or a serious trophy hunter, the steps below will help you maximise your chances of success. How to Play Game Overview In Cosy Campfire Collection, your task is to collect hidden objects from a cosy campsite scene. You start by selecting a difficulty level: Easy, Medium, or Hard. The key difference between these modes is the amount of time given to complete the task, with Hard mode offering the least amount of time and awarding more Neopoints. Your goal is to identify and click on the items listed in the checklist before the timer runs out. When you begin the game, you'll see a checklist of items you need to find. These items are cleverly hidden within the campfire scene. Hover your mouse over the image (or tap on mobile), and items will highlight with a yellow border when you're over them. Once you click on an item, it will disappear from the scene and be marked off your checklist with a green check mark. The game's challenge lies in how fast you can collect the items, especially when aiming for trophies. Your final time determines your trophy rank, which can only be achieved in Hard mode. Let’s dive into the key tips for securing that shiny trophy. Step-by-Step Strategy for Earning a Trophy 1. Start on Hard Mode To earn a trophy, you must play on Hard mode, which is the most difficult but also the only mode where your performance counts toward a trophy. The game awards trophies based on how quickly you can collect all items on the checklist, with different thresholds for gold, silver, and bronze: Gold Trophy: Complete the game in 1-9 seconds. Silver Trophy: Complete the game in 10-13 seconds. Bronze Trophy: Complete the game in 14-18 seconds.

*deep exhales* Ahh! I love this time of year. Brisk weather, crisp air, and leaves in every imaginable hue! My favourite part of fall? Well, my name wouldn’t be Bart Biggsby if I didn’t say, “A-P-P-L-E-S!” As autumn arrives, so does the ripening of my favourite fruit. When it comes to apples, the fun never ends. During ‘Apple Season’, I like to pick golden, delicious apples straight from the tree, bake mouthwatering apple pies while visiting my Nana, and sip on steaming apple cider while sitting around the fire at the Wanderer’s Camp. And, of course, I cannot forget the exhilarating joy of apple bobbing! Fortunately, Neopia offers a delightful assortment of apple-themed treasures to help you celebrate ‘Harvest Season’ in style. In between shifts at my Apple Bobbing Stall and volunteering at the NeoHospital (Side Note: Has anyone else noticed the recent epidemic in Blurred Vision cases?), I've put together a guide to make the most of this scrumptious season.