Editing/Revisions/Proof-Reading Department

[Jeff777]

This forum is for the writers to post things that may need editing, revised and/or proof-read. If you don't want to wait for them to post in here, you are more than welcome to automatically take their work and edit it to your liking and post the revised version in here. Just be sure to let them know what you did so they may see the finished snippings. Department Leader: Department leader's are supervisors of a certain department. They make sure work is being done and they have the authority to tweak, organize, call meetings etc. Staff may consult their department leader and department leader's may consult the Project Leader. Department leader's can hire additional staff members for their department at their discretion. Department leader's, if a staff member is not staying on task or doing what you are asking him/her for the benefit of the department (and ultimately the project) you can recommend them for termination to the Project Leader. Once again, I encourage Department leader's to hire more staff for their departments. To personally hire a new staff member, have them fill out an application and within that application in the additional comments section, have they say that you personally hired them. The author of this post wrote this cognizant of the fact that staff members work in more than one department. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Editing/Revisions/Proof-Reading Department Staff Department Leader: CoLd BlooDed Naiya, Jeff, CoLd BlooDed, Beeyahoi

[dreamingofdreaming]

I can't wait to get started on this. It looks like Chapter 1,3 & 4 have the most progress (links in brianstorming thread) I'll get started on going through what we have and post any revisions here. For those involved in this department please do the same and highlight any corrections in red. As stated above, let the orginal writer know that thier work as been revised.

[CoLd BlooDed]

Reporting for duty!

[dreamingofdreaming]

Reporting for duty! Thanks soildier! Your presence is appreciated!

[panta-rei]

Hey, pops.

[Banana]

i need this edited/read through Tell me if there is anything i might need to add or change. Spoiler for -: [large]Placebos[/large] A placebo is a sham medical intervention intended to lead the recipient to believe that it may improve his/her condition. In one common placebo procedure, a patient is given an inert sugar pill, told that it may improve his/her condition, but not told that it is in fact inert. Such an intervention may cause the patient to believe the treatment will change his/her condition; and this belief does indeed sometimes cause the patient's condition to improve. This phenomenon is known as the placebo effect. Placebo - Something that has no effect but still works because you believe it will. The Placebo Effect can also be used to effect dreaming. Placebos can good or bad. Bad Placebo: Saying your name in a dream will make you wake up. Good placebo: Going to sleep with one eye covered. Saying your name in a dream does not make you wake up. It will only do that if you believe it will. Going to sleep with one eye covered will do nothing unless you believe it will. That is the essense of placebos. If you believe it will happen, it will. To have a placebo work you need to expect and believe 100% that it will happen. If you have any doubt in your mind, it will not work. [large]History[/large] The word placebo, Latin for "I shall please", dates back to a Latin translation of the Bible by Jerome. It was first used in a medicinal context in the 18th century. In 1785 it was defined as a "commonplace method or medicine" and in 1811 it was defined as "any medicine adapted more to please than to benefit the patient", sometimes with a derogative implication but not with the implication of no effect. Placebos were widespread in medicine until the 20th century, and they were sometimes endorsed as necessary deceptions. In 1903 Richard Cabot said that he was brought up to use placebos, but he ultimately concluded by saying that "I have not yet found any case in which a lie does not do more harm than good". In 1961 Henry Beecher found that patients of surgeons he categorized as enthusiasts relieved their patients' chest pain and heart problems more than skeptic surgeons. In 1961 Walter Kennedy introduced the word nocebo.

[Luna]

Chapter 4 Dream Recall Have you ever dreamt of something and the dream was so good that when you work up that you forgot? Well, this is what dream recall is. Dream recall is when you remember your dreams. Anyone who claims that they don’t dream, it is a fib. Dream recall really helps lucid dreaming. It helps you remember details of your dreams. Some people have a hard time remaining focus when they wake up. Focus is the key to dream recall. Also is a good night sleep. In this chapter… we will teach you methods of how to improve your dream recall. As a good lucid dreamer once said “…we ALL dream, but some remember more than others.” Developing a stronger memory is sufficient in dream recall. Play memory games and practice everyday. Always keep a dream journal by your side if you wish to write details of your dreams down. Writing dreams down makes you more of a sufficient recaller. If you only remember bits and pieces of a dream then still write it down! When you read your dream journal, you can remember more of that dream or motivate yourself to keep trying to remember your next dream. Dreaming is also caused by REM. REM is Rapid Eye Movement. REM causes your mind to create images or as we call “Dreams”. If you awake during REM periods, then you can record your dreams easier. It is very hard to wake right after REM periods. If you keep telling yourself what you want then you can remember your dreams easier. Try to practice waking up during REM Periods. First try after one hour of REM then the next and then keep going and going until you get the hang of it. If you practice hard enough… you can control your dreams. If you focus hard enough, you can control your dreams. There are methods, as I said before, that I will gladly discuss with you. The first method of dream recall is to focus your intent on remembering your dreams before you fall asleep. If you don’t you’ll forget when your next dream comes up. The second method is to not let irrelevant things reduce your intent on controlling a dream. For some people, saying out loud your desire helps you remember better. I know it’s dumb but it really does help for some people to say to themselves “I will remember my dream and I will remember when I wake up”. The third method is to make sure that your last thought in your head is your desire to remember the dream. It really does make it easier but you must try hard to achieve. “Nothing in life ever comes easy.” Some lucid dreamers have tips for all you inspiring dreamers. Our long time friend,CanceledCzech says “For me the things that really help are a regular sleep cycle, meditation before bed, and a non-stressful life. my recall was very good in july and june when i had a regular schedule and had no responsiblities besides feeding myself.” BossBadger says “My recall is(bad) when I am stressed but meditation really does help.On the other hand, if it's extreme stress (like I'm really sick or someone died) my dreams tend to be more vivid and usually disturbing.” Try to relax and just let your stress just fly away like a butterfly. “I try using autosuggestion to remember my dreams and write them down in the morning.If I cant remember them right away, I usually do remember in the shower. I think its because the hot water is soothing, thus causing me to think less and remember dreams.” I like to thank the contributors. Dream recall isn’t hard. If you go to the website, you have many people there to help you out. There are members,dream guiders, and moderators. Post in our forums and you can never go wrong with the answer. We can help by giving you tutorials or interpret you dreams. Never be afraid to ask someone. You’ll never know… maybe the answer is in your dreams.

[Jeff777]

Will try my hand at editing it tonight.

[Jeff777]

Chapter 4 Dream Recall - Have you ever dreamt of something and the dream was so good that when you work up that you forgot? Ever had a memorable dream, but after awakening, the details of that dream seemed quite vague, if not altogether absent entirely? Well, this is what dream recall is. Dream recall is a critical tool for the would-be lucid dreamer aspiring to remember his/her dreams. Dream recall is when you remember your dreams. Anyone who claims that they don’t dream, it is a fib. There are many who say they do not dream at night, - this simply isn't true. What they mean to say is that they merely do not remember their dreams. Dream recall really helps lucid dreaming. Getting in the habitual practice of recalling your dreams before getting out of bed will gradually help you remember even the most minutest of details from your bed-ridden nightly escapades. Some people have a hard time remaining focus when they wake up. Some find it incredibly difficult to maintain a state of focus upon awakening. Consistent practice will yield consistent progress. Focus is the key to dream recall. Also is a good night sleep. A well rested mind, body and the ability to maintain your focus when recalling your dreams are vital components that makeup successful dream recall. In this chapter… we will teach you you'll learn simple (yet effective) methods of how to improve your dream recall. that when applied can dramatically improve your ability to recall your dreams. As a goodA proficient lucid dreamer once said: “…we all dream, but some remember more than others.” Developing a stronger memory is sufficient in dream recall. Cultivating your attention span can be done by using simple exercises. See how long you can hold a thought in your head without fleeting thoughts interfering. Play memory games as often as needed, - be they card games or electronic games. Results are entirely dependent upon your will to practice consistently. Always Keep a dream journal by your bed side and jot down key words that relate to fragments of the dream you had. Writing these dreams in detail isn't necessary until you wake up. It helps to have a small light source handy when jotting in the wee hours of the morning. Writing dreams down makes you more of a sufficient recaller. If you only remember bits and pieces of a dream then still write it down! After you awoken, open up your dream journal and from memory, begin to expound on the key words you jotted down. You will begin to remember more of the dream from that night as opposed to the fragments you might normally remember under previous circumstances. Dreaming is also caused by REM. Finished the first half. If anyone would like to edit my edit, please make it a version 2.0 Will work on the last half later on tonight.

[Naiya]

Thanks Jeff. I wasn't able to get to it this weekend--had to stay longer than expected at work and such. Will hopefully have time Tuesday. :x

[Rozollo]

Wanted to offer my services. Maybe I can finally use my BA.

[ray]

BA? well you can help but the project has been dead for a while now, i just took charge of it, im working on getting people back into it since no one has been contributing. just tell me how you wish to help or post in the appropriate section please. ~ray