Don't Wait to Write - Your Pocket Writing Coach

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Don't Wait to Write - Your Pocket Writing Coach episodes

June 19, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Big No
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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8 min
June 12, 2023 5-Minute Exercise: Bustin' Out All Over
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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Want 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!

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7 min
May 22, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise: Pep Rallies
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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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
9 min
May 19, 2023 Ways to Promote Your Work Without Feeling Gross About It
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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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
11 min
May 15, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Tulip in Lonely a Field
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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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
7 min
May 13, 2023 No, You Don't Need to be on Twitter
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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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
10 min
May 01, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise: Too Much Birthday
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]!
9 min
April 28, 2023 3 Easy Ways to Come Up With Ideas For Pitches
"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]
17 min
April 17, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise - Pulling Weeds
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]
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
8 min
April 14, 2023 the Janky Journey to $150,000 a year
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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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
18 min