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Shhh...Reading...

I read sporadically all sorts of things and available to help as a basic editor, proofreader and or beta reader.

I can help with grammar, prompts and working through ideas. I can't help with gaining more readers though the following tips may help.

1. Create a hyperlink in your signature box for potential readers to click

2. Find an attractive cover with a suitable title for your story to put in your signature box too. People judge based on aesthetics I found so grab them from the go. Find a editor on the FF forum's shop, DIY, google, pay someone or request me. If I am free I'll try my best.

3. Actually write a completed, well edited and regularly updated story. The readers come for the pictures but stay for your story.

4. Be regular, active and a helpful member. Make friends and ask them to refer your story to people they know will like it and want to. Post your story info and link on writer to reader, the appropriate forum's archive thread and here too. I'll check it out if I can and you'll instantly have one more reader.

3. Be socially savvy by using Facebook, Twitter and Wattpad to reach more people if you can and are inclined. You can create accounts just for writing purposes.

4. Appreciate every reader, replying back and engaging with them. You may think your fifty readers is nothing compared to someone's 500 or 1500 likes/readers ( that exists, I saw it) but there's someone out there with one or two. Keep it in perspective if you can though I know it's hard.

5. Be patient as getting readers and likes take time. Writing a story takes time and effort so focus on completing it. Have small goals and update by update you'll get there. If none of the advice work then I'm truly sorry but try to not lose heart. There are so many factors involved that becoming a popular writer isn't easy or clear cut and for a lot of writers they won't ever really be popular with hundreds of readers even if they write amazingly well.

How can I say this? Aren't I a popular writer? Define that word by the number or readers and likes overall and no. I'm not great nor popular but I learnt the hard way to be grateful for even the handful that take time to read and wait for your updates. I've written updates at times when no one was reading so I know something though it's little.

6. Be respectful, responsible and humble. Don't nag, spam or ever plagiarize! It's wrong to steal someone's work and say it's yours. Karma will get you eventually and you'll be blacklisted here as well.

7. Enjoy what you can and ask questions if you need to.

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T I P S F O R G R A P H I C M A K I N G : P A R T 1

1. There will always be someone who does it better, faster and more elegantly than you and it's okay. You can't control any of those factors but you can control your personal progress and journey at your pace. So whatever your skill or experience you can make something and you will improve.

2. Start simple to learn the basics, do whatever floats your boat and be patient. It will take time and sometimes you have to fit the time in where you can. You'll be spending time on it so especially in the beginning make sure it's something you enjoy.

3. Learn about copyright, plagiarism and inspiration. Look up commercial licenses, copy right free stock images and how to protect your work and how to credit others for their work. You'd hate for your work to be stolen so don't do the same to another but don't go all Godzilla on someone who hasn't actually done anything either. You can't copyright ideas, only the way you put your idea together/ came about with yours.

4. You don't need the best computer, it can definitely help but you can use most modern computers with editing softwares.

You definitely will need 4gb of RAM or more, 500gb + of storage in your hard drive (an external one is pretty nice if you can get it) and some kind of pen pressure tablet. A mouse is fine but you'll realise pen pressure is really useful and most professionals use it.

Again you don't need the latest, flashiest or the best. I use a cheap one, old and slightly broken. It takes me time and lags but I have to wait until I can afford a new one. Second hand isn't always bad. If it's a hobby or you are just trying it out focus on the important part of making something instead of worrying over flashy stuff. An artist can still make wonderful stuff regardless of their tools, because they have the skills. But when you're ready and able then you can move onto better tools. I'll go into more detail in a different post.

5. Get organised. Whatever your system and style, get organised and back it up. It'll be helpful when you end up with hundreds of textures, videos and images! All this takes up space hence you need lots of memory or you need to be selective about what you save. Date it, record its source so you can credit it. That's very important! Else learn to make your own. Back up your folders regularly so you don't lose anything. If you insist on downloading things make sure you firewall and antivirus is up to date. You don't want your PC getting infected so protect it first. Cloud storage is available with emails, use them especially if they are free. If you download a zipped archive, save a copy of it when you unzip it so should it crash you can get it back. Save several! Don't be lax with security or organisation, one day it will come in handy!

6. Learn to search for things properly. Google is a great place to start but don't just use the first link! Don't take something without asking or checking if you are allowed. If it's there, it doesn't mean it's free, without copy right and available. You actually need to check! Use the advanced search tools in search engines, use specific words and phrases. Be concise, keep your eyes pealed and if you find something record it in case you need it again. Use your favourites tabs for this. I have hundreds of pages saved for things and one day I will export them but I saved a copy of them too just in case. However you do it, you'll learn how to search for things and eventually find what you want. Sometimes it can be a minute, sometimes it'll take days!

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Posted: 8 years ago

P H O T O S H O P T O O L B O X

I will go over each tool and what it does. This graphic can help too.

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And some shortcuts to help your work flow while saving time

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L I S T O F T E R M S F O U N D I N D E S I G N

Here's a glossary of terms I come across and what they refer too.

Some details on the types of image files.

Raster images are made up of pixels that can become fuzzy when scaled up, vector ones do not get fuzzy.

Photoshop is a raster image editor and Illustrator is a vector one however you can create vector shapes in Photoshop.

Always save a copy of your work as a .pdf. Give it a clear name and re save after each new version to help you.

You can use .jpg or .png as your final image file type

For a .gif you have to save for web and mobile devices and make sure the loop setting is on forever

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P H O T O S H O P A D J U S T M E N T L A Y E R S A N D B L E N D I N G M O D E S

Here I'll go over the adjustment layers and the blending modes. This graphic I found is a nice reminder in the mean time.

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L I S T O F G R A P H I C E D I T I N G S O F T W A R E

Here's a list of graphic software available.

Some you have to pay for which I'll indicate.

Some are for 3D work which I'll also make clear.

Image Editors :

2D
PhotoshopIllustratorMangaStudioPaintshop Pro
Can be used for Animations
Toon BoomFlash / Animate CC

Not Filed
Retas Studio Paint ManClip Studio PainteasyToon

(These are definitely free alternatives to the ones above)
PixlrKritaFireAlpacaGIMPInkscapePencil 2DMedibang

3D
MayaBlender

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L I S T O F G R A P H I C R E S O U R C E S

Here's a list of places to find resources broken down by the type of resource. It is a big list I have collected from IF and the internet. I don't mind sharing it to help others. I just don't want it copied and posted anywhere else. It will be updated as I find more and make progress.

I did not make these, just found them and listed them here.

Respective copyrights are held by their owners. Always credit where you get your resources even if attribution isn't required.

I always try to use copyright free stuff or make my own and will try to show you how you can do the same.

Some Terms to get familiar with when searching for Resources
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Cloud Storage : To hold files you may want to have access to whenever you want
- Dropbox- One Drive- Google Drive
Image Hosting Sites : To host your image so you can get a URL for it to use and then post it wherever you want
- Imgur - -
Stock Images : To create textures and to use in your projects such as manipulations
- Pixabay- Flickr Commons- Public Domain Pictures- pexels- new old stock- unsplash- cupcake- jaymantri- magdaleine- mmt- jeshoots- isorepublic- Furious Camera- Realistic Shots- Free Nature Shock- Nobl Web- Bara Art- Fancy Crave- Freely Photos- Barn Images- Trunk Log- Little Visuals- Death To The Stock Photo- Gratisography- The Pattern Library- Picography- Foodies Feed- raumrot- IM Free- Stock up- My Stock Photos- Split shire- 1 Million Free Pictures- Viintage- PD pics- The British Library- Pick Up Imagery- Public Domain Archive- Flick - CC0 image search- Albumarium- Negative Space- Lock + Stock Photos- Skitterphoto- Polar Fox- Good Stock Photo- Travel Coffee Book- Free Food Photos- Start Up Stock Photos- Pickjumbo - check image license though- Moveast- Photocollections- Tookapic- Creative vix- Get Refe- Shutteroo- Snapwire snaps- Stokpic- The pic pac- Crow the stone- Designers pic- Epicantus- Stock Image Point- Life Of Pix- Kaboom Pics- Photocrops- Re : splashed - check image license though- SpaceXphotos- cco.photos- allthefreestock- the picture pool- resourcelove- freestockimages- Big Stock- Deposit Photos- Shutterstock- Google Image Search with advanced settings set to non-commercial licenses

Vectors : To make tags with and to use as needed
- freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/photoshop- freedesignfile.com/- graphicsfuel.com/- flaticon.com- vecteezy.com/free-vector/Photoshop- creativebloq.com/Photoshop- blog.spoongraphics.com- photoshopessentials.com

Textures : To add textures to your edits
--- PSDs : .psd files to download that have a folder with adjustment layers in for you to use to get that effectThey're mostly tumblr accounts
- everythingpsds- drunkandcoloring- capscoloring- colouringpeople- colouring-mania- psdland- psds- yeahcolorings- prettypsd- prettylittlecolorings- psdrequest- foreverpsds- artjunkpsds- psdelicious
Brushes : brush files so you can add brushes your ps and use it on your edits
- mashable.com searching for free brushes- syntaxx.com/best-free-photoshop-brushes/- creativebloq.com/Photoshop/free-photoshop-brushes-11121140- designsparkle.com/free-photoshop-brushes/- creativepro.com/free-all-oodles-photoshop-effects-brushes/- Brusheezy- Brushking- brushlovers- myphotoshopbrushes- brushesdownload.com- Hopelessthunder- All-free-download.com/Photoshop-brushes/-qbrushes.net

Fonts : some fonts to download to add to your work as typography is important in graphic design
- dafont.com- fontstock- fontgarden- urbanfonts- fontfreak- acidfonts- abstractfonts- fontsource- myfonts.com- deviantart searching for fonts- 1001freefonts- schriftarten - fonts- losttype- fontspace- fontfabric- befonts- coolfonts- fontsquirrel

Templates : downloadable templates for your edits
- welovetemplates.com--
Palettes : colour pallettes and colour codes so you know which colour you need and have it
- paletton.com- colourschemer.com-
Filters : to get some cool effects including nice sharpening
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Layer Styles : add other layer styles to your work
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Plug Ins : extra software you can open from your ps and works with your ps to get a range of effects
- topaz labs--
Shapes : to make shapes easily that you may need or want
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Video Gif resources : to help make gifs from videos
- clipconverter.com- youtubeinmp4.com- online-video-cutter.com
Screencaps : screen caps already made which you can open in ps and make a gif with
- home of the nutty--
Helpful Youtube Videos : to learn stuff by watching
- kingtutspro- andrei oprinca- phlearn photoshop- photoshop learning- Digital-Tutors- Howard Pinsky- Matt Bochert- Photoshop Tutorials- Glyn Dewis
Will add more as I find them

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L I S T O F S P E C I F I C T U T O R I A L S

Here's a list of tutorials I have found to do certain things. I will only post a tutorial once I've used it and successfully made something with it. That way it's tested and I can assure you it works.

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