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Today's 5-Minute Writing Exercise - Your Biggest No. Whether you that makes you think of a time you said no in a big way, a no that was a major decision, or even if you're just a huge Dr. No fan, keep the pen moving for 5 minutes on this prompt
The prompt for today's writing exercise: Bustin' Out All Over.Whatever that makes you think of, whether it's Rodgers & Hammerstein or something a little saucier, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes. Have a question you'd like answered on the
Today's 5-Minute Exercise prompt: Pep Rallies.Whatever that makes you think of, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email [email protected] to find out about open writing jobs and get
No writer likes promoting their work. Okay, I'm sure some writer likes promoting their work, but they're an anomaly and perhaps their brain should be studied for science.But for everyone else, promotion and marketing isn't the easiest thing, bu
Today's 5-Minute Exercise prompt is: a tulip in a lonely field.Whatever that makes you think of, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email [email protected] to find out about open wri
Though Twitter is dying a slow death, it's still an active place for editors and lots of writers. Does that mean you need to get on board the Twitter train? No.In this episode, I talk about why you don't need Twitter or really ANY social media
Today's writing prompt is: too much birthday.If you want more time and accountability for pitching - join my Monthly Pitching Sprint! It's practically guaranteed time to write and the closest thing you'll get to me pitching for you.The next Pit
"What should I write about?" is a hard enough question. But when it comes to "what should I write about that someone will pay me for?" the question gets even trickier.To get through those tricky moments, I give you 3 ways to think of perfectly
Today's 5-Minute Exercise prompt is: pulling weeds.Whatever that makes you think of, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email [email protected] to find out about open writing jobs an
Lately, I've heard an influx of dramatic success stories along the lines of "I write down all my goals, worked hard, and accomplished all of them in the exact amount of time I gave myself." Well, hooray for you if that happened, but for most cr
Today's writing prompt: The best gift you ever gave.Write for 5 minutes, listen to soothing ocean sounds, and hear an oddly melancholy (but comical) story about my poor gift giving skills as a child.Have a question you'd like answered on the po
Though getting rejections or bad reviews isn't a normal person's idea of a good time, sometimes a one-star review is a good thing. In this episode, find out why and get a new way to think of rejection (that makes it suck a lot less).Have a ques
Today's prompt is: a time you felt different. Whatever that means or inspires, just keep writing for 5 minutes and see what happens.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email [email protected] to find out about open writing
A few weeks ago, I went to a creative conference. I was nervous about going and wasn't sure why. Until I remembered that the last time I went to a conference...I had a breakdown.Hear why advice about "living your dream" led to a 10 hour crying
Today, we have a simple writing prompt in honor of spring: birds.Whatever that makes you think of, you'll write for 5 minutes and likely be surprised with all the lovely things you come up with.Also, sorry for the audio. I tried out a different
If writing an about page or bio feels tricky, give this 5 minute exercise a try!Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram or write me at [email protected]!Cover Art by Jené Herna
Yes, writing is hard. But it's not always a struggle. In this episode, I talk about some of the very easy ways I made money writing. Tune in for taco and champagne talk.Sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info,
In today's exercise, we'll flash back to the first story you ever wrote. Side note: I would love to hear about the first story you ever wrote, so feel free to share at [email protected], sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends
Pitching can be a pain, but it leads to so many good things. So, to make it as easy as possible, in my class I offer a 20 Pitch Guarantee. If you don't sell a story in 20 pitches, you get your money back. Hear more about the 20 pitch guarantee
For today's writing exercise, you'll write about something you learned late. Whatever that brings to mind, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes.Sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info, go to AmberPetty.com/E
It's easy to think "will anyone care about this" or "will it take too long" or "why bother" when it comes to pitching. But, a lot of lovely things can happen because of just one pitch. Today, I share 3 stories of the cool things pitches can bri
In today's exercise, you'll write about whatever marathon makes you think of. By the end of the episode, you'll hear why President's Day always makes me think of marathons (and its nothing to do with running).Did you do the exercise? Take a scr
If you're feeling overwhelmed or negative about pitching, listen to this episode! I talk about why you should pitch, why you aren't bothering editors, and a way to reframe pitching so it doesn't feel so crappy.Have a question you'd like answere
In honor of the coming holiday, your prompt for today's 5-Minute Exercise is...the worst Valentine's Day.Get 5 minutes to write and hear my worst Valentine's Day story in this quick episode.Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even
More wonderful listener questions! Today, I cover how (or if you even should) pitch multiple places at the same time, what to do about profile pitches, and how much info you need before pitching a story involving an interview.Have a question yo
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