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  • Idea You Can Steal 77: The Cure We Need, Not the Cure We Want

    I’ve accomplished a lot this month — a lot that I’m proud of. And I was afraid of being on the verge of a creative slump the last time I posted. One problem, though. You guys probably won’t see any of the fruits of my February labor for a couple more months. Building confidence counts…

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    February 23, 2024
  • Writing Prompts 63

    Back in January, I planned to be working on something meaty by now — something I’d publish by the end of the month. That, uh… didn’t happen. Real life obligations have popped up, and they want to stick around until Easter. So, expect delays. Also, my muse has fallen down a rabbit hole and hasn’t…

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    February 9, 2024
  • Idea You Can Steal 76: The Binding Curse

    It’s been snowy and bitterly cold where I live. The perfect weather for staying in and working on my writing projects. Here’s a new story idea you can steal and enjoy with your favorite seasonal drink.

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    January 26, 2024
  • 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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    January 12, 2024
  • 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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    January 5, 2024
  • 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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    March 17, 2023
  • Writing Prompts 61

    Spring is just around the corner. Here’s some prompts to help you welcome the new season.

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    March 3, 2023
  • 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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    February 17, 2023
  • 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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    February 3, 2023
  • How Do I…? Paragraphs

    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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    January 27, 2023
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