5-Minute Writing Exercise - Pulling Weeds

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/signupDid you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email me at [email protected] Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

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 [email protected] 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

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 even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signupDid 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

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 [email protected] to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signupCover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

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 writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signupDid 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

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 [email protected] to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signupCover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

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/pitchingsprintDid you do the exercise? Let me know at [email protected]!

"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/pitchingsprintIf you have any questions, email me at [email protected]

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 and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signupDid 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

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?Email [email protected] to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signupCover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing