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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.
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Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email me at [email protected]
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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.
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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?
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Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram!
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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?
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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?
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Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram!
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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?
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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 [email protected]!
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"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 May 2nd. Get more info and sign up at: https://www.amberpetty.com/pitchingsprint
If you have any questions, email me at [email protected]
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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?
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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!
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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 on the podcast?
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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?
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Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram!
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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?
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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?
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Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram!
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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?
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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 screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram or email at [email protected]
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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]!
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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
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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].
Also, sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info, go to AmberPetty.com/Enroll
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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
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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
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