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.

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Though getting rejections or bad reviews isn't a normal person's idea of a good time, sometimes a one-star review is a good thing. In this episode, find out why and get a new way to think of rejection (that makes it suck a lot less).

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Today's prompt is: a time you felt different. Whatever that means or inspires, just keep writing for 5 minutes and see what happens.

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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.

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Today, we have a simple writing prompt in honor of spring: birds.

Whatever that makes you think of, you'll write for 5 minutes and likely be surprised with all the lovely things you come up with.

Also, sorry for the audio. I tried out a different mic setup and it was a bad choice! The better quality will be back next time.

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If writing an about page or bio feels tricky, give this 5 minute exercise a try!

Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram or write me at [email protected]!

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Yes, writing is hard. But it's not always a struggle. In this episode, I talk about some of the very easy ways I made money writing. Tune in for taco and champagne talk.

Sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info, go to AmberPetty.com/Enroll

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In today's exercise, we'll flash back to the first story you ever wrote. Side note: I would love to hear about the first story you ever wrote, so feel free to share at [email protected].

Also, sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info, go to AmberPetty.com/Enroll

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Pitching can be a pain, but it leads to so many good things. So, to make it as easy as possible, in my class I offer a 20 Pitch Guarantee. If you don't sell a story in 20 pitches, you get your money back.

Hear more about the 20 pitch guarantee for Freelance Writing for Creatives in today's episode.

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For today's writing exercise, you'll write about something you learned late. Whatever that brings to mind, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes.

Sign up for Freelance Writing for Creatives ends March 10th. For more info, go to AmberPetty.com/Enroll

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