Getting notes might feel like a flashback to High School English, with the gleefully mean teacher covering your work in red ink. But really, editors are just trying to make the story better (and not trying to make you feel like crap).Today, I give you some helpful tips to make notes easier. They come from life experience, high school drama class, and Bob Ross, so you know they must be good.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email Amber@Amberpetty.comWant to find 250 Places That Pay Writers? Sign up for Amber’s free guide at Amberpetty.com/250 Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

Getting notes might feel like a flashback to High School English, with the gleefully mean teacher covering your work in red ink. But really, editors are just trying to make the story better (and not trying to make you feel like crap). Today, I give you some helpful tips to make notes easier. They come from life experience, high school drama class, and Bob Ross, so you know they must be good. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com Want to find 250 Places That Pay Writers? Sign up for Amber’s free guide at Amberpetty.com/250 Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

Getting notes might feel like a flashback to High School English, with the gleefully mean teacher covering your work in red ink. But really, editors are just trying to make the story better (and not trying to make you feel like crap).Today, I give you some helpful tips to make notes easier. They come from life experience, high school drama class, and Bob Ross, so you know they must be good.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email Amber@Amberpetty.comWant to find 250 Places That Pay Writers? Sign up for Amber’s free guide at Amberpetty.com/250&nbsp;Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

How to Take Notes From Editors (Without Hating Them or Yourself)

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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