Episode 4 - Prompt: An Apology

Episode 4 – Prompt: An Apology This episode features four original short pieces — each sparked by the same simple prompt: An Apology. Some emerged from fresh 4-minute quick-writes; others are polished pieces that happened to align beautifully with this theme. Together, they offer a deeply human blend of honesty, humour, vulnerability, and transformation. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: How one prompt led to four very different stories 00:38 – “An Apology in Action” by Dr. Christine Churchill 05:10 – “I Am Water” by Marcy Harrison 10:46 – “Fill Her Up” by Catherine Smallwood 15:57 – “Plastic Pelvis” by Karis Penner 19:21 – Reflections on trusting your creative impulses 🎓 Start Here: I’ll Make You a Writer If you’ve ever wondered how to finally become the writer you want to be, this is where to start. This free webinar is the culmination of everything I’ve taught across four different workshops — my full philosophy and roadmap for writing sustainably, quieting the inner critic, and creating with confidence and consistency. You can download it for free here: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/make-you-a-writer  📖 Explore the Quick Writes Behind This Episode Curious what 4-minute, raw, unscripted, explorative writing looks like? You can read the community quick writes inspired by the same prompt in the November 20, 2025 edition of the Write Things Newsletter. It’s a powerful way to discover how new scenes and stories begin. 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog/november-20-2025  ✍️ Keep Going: The Write Things Newsletter For weekly prompts, mindset shifts, and craft tips to keep you writing: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog  Instagram – @ihelpyouwritethings_tm TikTok – @ihelpyouwritethings YouTube – youtube.com/@ihelpyouwritethings