What is the Perfectionist's Half-Assed Writing Spree? Find out in todays episode!

I go through all the details of my brand new program and talk about why dealing with perfectionism helps you really write.

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 (and get an early bird bonus if you sign up by Friday January 20th at 11pm PST), go to Amberpetty.com/spree

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New Years Eve is not my favorite holiday. It's just too easy to get sad and look back at the year thinking of all the things I haven't done.

Well, that's not true.

So, today we're going to do an exercise to focus on all the things we have done this year and go into 2023 giving ourselves a lot more credit for our work.

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Today the word is: Tired.

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From the Don't Wait to Write Vault, comes Amber Petty's 1950 Christmas special.

It's a charming variety show with Evelyn St. Clair (famous movie star and advice columnist), the Treesap Trio (with harmonies to spare!), and...

KISS!

What does this have to do with writing? Nothing! I just felt like making this old timey radio special, so I hope you enjoy.

Oh and if you want that guide to 250 Places That Pay for Your Writing, go to AmberPetty.com/250

Special thanks to Jon Gutierrez for his lovely announcer voice and this YouTube karaoke video for providing accompaniment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcbC5cq-Osg

Your prompt for today's 5-Minute Exercise: We Won't Go Until We Get Some.

In today's episode, get the prompt, soothing ocean sounds, and brief talk about very rude party guests.

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Another part of the perfectionism series, today we're talking about Kmart videos, the effect of your work on others, and why sending more work out in the world will always make a bigger difference (even if that work isn't life changing material).

See the Kmart In-Store Music: Christmas 1974 video, read the comments and get ready to be sad.

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Your 5-minute exercise prompt of the day: Then we got upsot.

Whatever that brings to mind, just keep writing for 5 minutes.

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Welcome to the start of my new Perfectionist series! A few following Fridays will be focused on things to help break through perfectionism (and motivate you to put out more writing).

Today, you'll find out how to motivate yourself from your why...or your spite. Hear the tale of a crazily cocky college actor and how to use unusual sources to get you to the keyboard.

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Your prompt for today is "snow pants."

It sounds silly yes, but see where these winter trousers get you for the next 5 minutes.

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Will this very simple marketing tip bring you thousands of fans or subscribers? No. But it can get you past 0 (and sometimes lead to jobs, referrals, and all kinds of other cool stuff).

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