-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Writing Prompts 61
Spring is just around the corner. Here’s some prompts to help you welcome the new season.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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…