Don't Wait to Write - Your Pocket Writing Coach

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

February 24, 2023 All the Lovely Things That Can Happen with One Pitch
It's easy to think "will anyone care about this" or "will it take too long" or "why bother" when it comes to pitching. But, a lot of lovely things can happen because of just one pitch. Today, I share 3 stories of the cool things pitches can bring.
Want a week where I tell you exactly where to pitch, give you editor info, and all you have to do is show up and write? Great! I'm doing that exact thing!
Come to the Pitching Sprint! Starting February 27th, you get 5 days of writing time, pitch specifics, encouragement, and expert advice. No putting off your story ideas or getting too scared to hit send. You'll write. You'll pitch. You might get a story before the week is over.
All for $20.
Find out more and sign up at AmberPetty.com/PitchingSprint

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10 min
February 20, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise: Marathon
In today's exercise, you'll write about whatever marathon makes you think of. By the end of the episode, you'll hear why President's Day always makes me think of marathons (and its nothing to do with running).
Did you do the exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email my at [email protected].
Want a week where I tell you exactly where to pitch, give you editor info, and all you have to do is show up and write? Great! I'm doing that exact thing!
Come to the Pitching Sprint! Starting February 27th, you get 5 days of writing time, pitch specifics, encouragement, and expert advice. No putting off your story ideas or getting too scared to hit send. You'll write. You'll pitch. You might get a story before the week is over.
All for $20.
Find out more and sign up at AmberPetty.com/PitchingSprint

Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
8 min
February 17, 2023 Why You Should Pitch When You Don't Frigging Feel Like It
If you're feeling overwhelmed or negative about pitching, listen to this episode! I talk about why you should pitch, why you aren't bothering editors, and a way to reframe pitching so it doesn't feel so crappy.
Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?
Email [email protected]
Want a week where I tell you exactly where to pitch, give you editor info, and all you have to do is show up and write? Great! I'm doing that exact thing!
Come to the Pitching Sprint! Starting February 27th, you get 5 days of writing time, pitch specifics, encouragement, and expert advice. No putting off your story ideas or getting too scared to hit send. You'll write. You'll pitch. You might get a story before the week is over.
All for $20.
Find out more and sign up at AmberPetty.com/PitchingSprint

Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
14 min
February 13, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise - Worst Valentine's Day
In honor of the coming holiday, your prompt for today's 5-Minute Exercise is...the worst Valentine's Day.
Get 5 minutes to write and hear my worst Valentine's Day story in this quick episode.
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! Or email your work to [email protected]

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8 min
February 10, 2023 How to Pitch Profiles, Multi-submissions, and other listener pitching questions
More wonderful listener questions! Today, I cover how (or if you even should) pitch multiple places at the same time, what to do about profile pitches, and how much info you need before pitching a story involving an interview.
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

Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
10 min
February 06, 2023 5-Minute Exercise: The Greatest Chocolate in the World
Today's 5-Minute writing prompt: the greatest chocolate in the world. Feel free to use this time for any and all Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Fan Fiction.
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
February 03, 2023 Tone, Voice, and Values - How to Make Them Come to Life in Your Writing (Listener Question edition)
Another listener question! This time I talk about niches, values, and voice and how to let that shine in your writing. Find out which place you couldn't pay me to write for, how to embody your voice without getting too intellectual, and why you-ness is the most important part.
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

Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing
10 min
January 30, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Movie That Broke Your Heart
For today's 5-minute exercise, we're using the prompt "a movie that broke your heart." Keep the pen moving and see what comes up!
Did you do the 5-minute exercise? Take a screenshot or photo of your writing and tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram! Or email me, they're both great!
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
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8 min
January 27, 2023 How to Write Better Headlines - Listener Question Edition
It's a listener question episode! Today, I talk all about headlines. Why you should spend a little time on them (but not get too stressed), how to improve your headlines, and the most important thing to keep in mind when you're writing the subject of your pitch.
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

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15 min
January 23, 2023 5-Minute Writing Exercise: Overthinking
The writing prompt for today: A time you overthought something.

Want to write more, worry less, and tell that “it’s not GOOD ENOUGH” voice to F off for a while? Come to the Perfectionist’s Half-Assed Writing Spree. Half-assed effort. 100% more writing.
The 4-Week Live program that gives you accountability, tools to tone down perfectionism, and easy goals to keep you going.
To find out more, go to amberpetty.com/spree. Sign up ends Tues January 24th!
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9 min