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.comWant 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

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 @ambernpetty on Instagram! Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

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.comWant 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

5-Minute Writing Exercise: The Best Gift You Ever Gave

A podcast to help you write more, worry less, and share your work with the world.Hosted by writer Amber Petty (New York Times, Greatist, Bustle, Snooki&#39;s blog - jealous?), this show comes in two parts:<ul><li>Mondays: 5-Minute Writing Exercise (you&#39;ll be shocked how much you can do in 5 minutes)</li><li>Fridays: Find Out (answers to listener questions, writing advice from years of experience, and ways to actively put your work out there)</li></ul> Whether you&#39;re a freelance writer, a copywriter who wants to do more than figure out new ways to say &#34;Buy Now&#34;, or a person who&#39;s always wanted to write but never gave it a shot, this show is for you! Each week, you&#39;ll write a little, gain a little confidence, and add new tools to your writing tool belt.A writing tool belt is probably just a pen and a backup charger for your laptop, but you know I mean.

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A podcast to help you write more, worry less, and share your work with the world. Hosted by writer Amber Petty (New York Times, Greatist, Bustle, Snooki's blog - jealous?), this show comes in two parts:Mondays: 5-Minute Writing Exercise (you'll be shocked how much you can do in 5 minutes)Fridays: Find Out (answers to listener questions, writing advice from years of experience, and ways to actively put your work out there) Whether you're a freelance writer, a copywriter who wants to do more than figure out new ways to say "Buy Now", or a person who's always wanted to write but never gave it a shot, this show is for you! Each week, you'll write a little, gain a little confidence, and add new tools to your writing tool belt. A writing tool belt is probably just a pen and a backup charger for your laptop, but you know I mean.

A podcast to help you write more, worry less, and share your work with the world.Hosted by writer Amber Petty (New York Times, Greatist, Bustle, Snooki's blog - jealous?), this show comes in two parts:<ul><li>Mondays: 5-Minute Writing Exercise (you'll be shocked how much you can do in 5 minutes)</li><li>Fridays: Find Out (answers to listener questions, writing advice from years of experience, and ways to actively put your work out there)</li></ul> Whether you're a freelance writer, a copywriter who wants to do more than figure out new ways to say "Buy Now", or a person who's always wanted to write but never gave it a shot, this show is for you! Each week, you'll write a little, gain a little confidence, and add new tools to your writing tool belt.A writing tool belt is probably just a pen and a backup charger for your laptop, but you know I mean.

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