Most of the time, first drafts are the worst. Today, Amber talks about a different way to look at rough drafts to make the writing and editing steps a little less painful.There's still a contest going on! Leave a 5-star review by August 15th and you'll be entered to win a $100 gift card!Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email Amber@Amberpetty.comVisit AmberPetty.com/signup to get Amber's free writing job newsletter Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

Most of the time, first drafts are the worst. Today, Amber talks about a different way to look at rough drafts to make the writing and editing steps a little less painful. There's still a contest going on! Leave a 5-star review by August 15th and you'll be entered to win a $100 gift card! Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Visit AmberPetty.com/signup to get Amber's free writing job newsletter Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

Blame it on Google Translate - A Way to Make Rough Drafts Easier

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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