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.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email Amber@Amberpetty.comWant 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

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. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email Amber@Amberpetty.com 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

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.Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast?Email Amber@Amberpetty.comWant to find out about open writing jobs and get even more freelance advice? Sign up for Amber’s free newsletter at Amberpetty.com/signup&nbsp;Cover Art by Jené Hernandez of Mixology Marketing

Writing Motivation - Your Why or Your Spite

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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