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Writing Prompts 62
What better way to re-launch the blog than bringing back one of its staple features? Monthly writing prompts. Here’s a new batch of five for the new year.
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Welcome to the New Apprentice Wordsmith
The transfer to WordPress took longer than I initially planned. Though it’s visually very similar to the old blog, there are plenty of small changes and new bells and whistles that I hope will make your time here a lot more enjoyable.
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Idea You Can Steal 75: Fruits of the Earth
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Now that you’ve found the end of this rainbow, here’s a little prize for your imagination.
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Writing Prompts 61
Spring is just around the corner. Here’s some prompts to help you welcome the new season.
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Idea You Can Steal 74: The Costs of Ignoring Failure
Happy belated Valentine’s Day! Here’s a token of my love for all of my readers.
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Writing Prompts 60
I think Old Man Winter is being a procrastinator this season. It’s February, and my neighborhood is finally getting substantial snow. I’m trying to not follow his example by posting this month’s writing prompts on time.
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How Do I…? Paragraphs
We all know what paragraphs are, and those of us who’ve been through school know how they are used in academic essays, letters, and business contexts. But when it comes to creative writing, so many beginners have no idea what to do. During my years working as a tutor, I encountered several personal and narrative…
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Idea You Can Steal 73: Restoring Music
January forced me to hit the ground running. Now that my day job has calmed down, my muse is eager to work on anything but the blog. Thankfully, I had this idea prepared ahead of time. Enjoy a slice from my reserves as I convince my muse to stop poking me in the shoulder.
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Writing Prompts 59
It’s a new year, so it’s time for a new round of writing prompts. Enjoy!
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My Process
When I wrote this post seven years ago, I began by stating that most of my writing happens on the computer. That’s the way it was when I first started. Word processors have remained a vital tool ever since.