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.comWant 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

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 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

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.comWant 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

A Tale of Two Conferences or the 10-Hour Crying Jag

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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