Dominoes are rectangular plastic or ceramic tiles with a squared-off top and one or more round or flat sides. They have a central point, called a pip, which is colored either black or white. Each domino has a different value, indicated by the number of pips on its two edges, ranging from six (the most common) to none or blank. They are normally twice as long as they are wide. They are used in games to set up lines of dominoes, either straight or curved, and then flipped over to cause the whole line to fall. This can be done on a flat surface, in the air or even 3-D.
When it comes to writing a novel, each scene should be like a domino: it can’t stand on its own but has an impact on the scenes that come before and after it. Whether you’re a pantser (writer who doesn’t make detailed outlines of their plot ahead of time) or a plotter, it’s important that your scenes work together to advance the story and create tension.
A well-written domino effect occurs when a scene, or domino, has enough logical impact on the scenes that come before it and after it to create suspense and build tension. It’s easy to overdo a domino effect by creating too many scenes that are essentially the same or don’t have enough impact on the one before it. This is why it’s so important to use a tool like Scrivener or an outline to help you weed out unnecessary or repetitive scenes before they ruin your book.
Leadership and Management
As the CEO of Domino’s, Patrick Doyle knows that his company’s leadership is key to its success. He understands that effective leadership is more than just stepping in front of the crowd or being charismatic – it’s about understanding and addressing the needs of the employees.
One of the ways he does this is by putting himself in the shoes of his employees on an ongoing basis. He has been known to go undercover as a delivery driver, visit his restaurants and speak directly with employees to find out what they want from the company.
This type of hands-on approach allows him to spot areas that need improvement and put plans into place for change. It’s also a great way to show his employees that he cares about them and is always looking for new ways to make the company better.
Lily Hevesh has been making domino art since she was 9. Her YouTube channel, Hevesh5, has over 2 million subscribers who watch her set up complex lines of dominoes, often shaped into pictures or 3D structures. She often makes test versions of each section of an installation and films them in slow motion, to ensure that they work as planned. Once she’s happy with a section, she’ll move on to the next. It’s this attention to detail that has helped her to become a world-renowned domino artist.