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. Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email m...
Jun 19, 2023•8 min
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 podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find places to pitch the ideas that are bustin' out all over? Get my free guide to 250+ Places That Pay Writers. Go to www.amberpetty.com/250 - it's free! Cover art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing...
Jun 12, 2023•7 min
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 Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing...
May 22, 2023•8 min
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, but it's a necessity. In this podcast, I talk about a few ways to promote yourself that don't make you feel like a huge, annoying jerk. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs a...
May 19, 2023•10 min
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 Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology...
May 15, 2023•7 min
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 as a freelance writer. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Cover Art by Je...
May 13, 2023•10 min
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 Pitching Sprint starts Tuesday May 2nd. Get more info and sign up at: https://www.amberpetty.com/pitchingsprint Did you do the exercise? Let me know at Amber@AmberPetty.com!
May 01, 2023•8 min
"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 pitchable story ideas. And, 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 Pitching Sprint starts Tuesday...
Apr 28, 2023•17 min
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 Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing...
Apr 17, 2023•7 min
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 creatives this is an incredibly simplistic look at success. In today's episode, I talk about my janky journey to finally meeting some business, writing, and financial goals. And how about 0% of it went "according to plan." Have a question you'd like answered...
Apr 14, 2023•17 min
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 podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @am...
Apr 10, 2023•8 min
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 question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing...
Apr 07, 2023•9 min
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 Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Mark...
Apr 03, 2023•7 min
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 jag, how my thoughts have changed over the years to avoid such things, and what you can do to get through the dips of creative life and go back to the work you do best. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to...
Mar 31, 2023•22 min
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 mic setup and it was a bad choice! The better quality will be back next time. Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a scree...
Mar 27, 2023•8 min
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 Amber@AmberPetty.com! Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
Mar 13, 2023•7 min
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, go to AmberPetty.com/Enroll Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
Mar 10, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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 Amber@Amberpetty.com. Also, sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info, go to AmberPetty.com/Enroll Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
Mar 06, 2023•7 min
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 Freelance Writing for Creatives in today's episode. Sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info, go to AmberPetty.com/Enroll Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
Mar 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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/Enroll Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
Feb 27, 2023•6 min
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 bring. Want a week where I tell you exactly where to pitch, give you editor info, and all you have to do is show up and write? Great! I'm doing that exact thing! Come to the Pitching Sprint! Starting February 27th, you get 5 days of writing time, pitch specif...
Feb 24, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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 screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email my at Amber@Amberpetty.com. Want a week where I tell you exactly where to pitch, give you editor info, and all you have to do is show up and write? Great! I'm doing that exact...
Feb 20, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want a week where I tell you exactly where to pitch, give you editor info, and all you have to do is show up and write? Great! I'm doing that exact thing! Come to the Pitching Sprint! Starting February 27th, yo...
Feb 17, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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 freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email your work to Amber@Amberpetty.com Cover Art by Jené Her...
Feb 13, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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 you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing...
Feb 10, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Today's 5-Minute writing prompt: the greatest chocolate in the world. Feel free to use this time for any and all Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Fan Fiction. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Cover Art by ...
Feb 06, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Another listener question! This time I talk about niches, values, and voice and how to let that shine in your writing. Find out which place you couldn't pay me to write for, how to embody your voice without getting too intellectual, and why you-ness is the most important part. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Cover...
Feb 03, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 62
For today's 5-minute exercise, we're using the prompt "a movie that broke your heart." Keep the pen moving and see what comes up! Did you do the 5-minute exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email me, they're both great! Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Cover...
Jan 30, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 61
It's a listener question episode! Today, I talk all about headlines. Why you should spend a little time on them (but not get too stressed), how to improve your headlines, and the most important thing to keep in mind when you're writing the subject of your pitch. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup Cover Art by Jené He...
Jan 27, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 60
The writing prompt for today: A time you overthought something. Want to write more, worry less, and tell that “it’s not GOOD ENOUGH” voice to F off for a while? Come to the Perfectionist’s Half-Assed Writing Spree. Half-assed effort. 100% more writing. The 4-Week Live program that gives you accountability, tools to tone down perfectionism, and easy goals to keep you going. To find out more, go to amberpetty.com/spree. Sign up ends Tues January 24th! Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Market...
Jan 23, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 59
