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

Don't Wait to Write - Your Pocket Writing Coach

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 three parts: Mondays: 5-Minute Writing Exercise (you'll be shocked how much you can do in 5 minutes) Wednesdays: Reframe & Relax ("meditations" to help you chill out your inner critic and take writing a little less seriously) 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.

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5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Big No

Jun 19, 2023·—

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Today's 5-Minute Writing Exercise - Your Biggest No. Whether you that makes you think of a time you said no in a big way, a no that was a major decision, or even if you're just a huge Dr. No fan, keep the pen moving for...

5-Minute Exercise: Bustin' Out All Over

Jun 12, 2023·—

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The prompt for today's writing exercise: Bustin' Out All Over. Whatever that makes you think of, whether it's Rodgers & Hammerstein or something a little saucier, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes. Have a question...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Pep Rallies

May 22, 2023·—

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Today's 5-Minute Exercise prompt: Pep Rallies. Whatever that makes you think of, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected] Want to find out...

Ways to Promote Your Work Without Feeling Gross About It

May 19, 2023·—

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No writer likes promoting their work. Okay, I'm sure some writer likes promoting their work, but they're an anomaly and perhaps their brain should be studied for science. But for everyone else, promotion and marketing...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Tulip in Lonely a Field

May 15, 2023·—

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Today's 5-Minute Exercise prompt is: a tulip in a lonely field. Whatever that makes you think of, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]...

No, You Don't Need to be on Twitter

May 12, 2023·—

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Though Twitter is dying a slow death, it's still an active place for editors and lots of writers. Does that mean you need to get on board the Twitter train? No. In this episode, I talk about why you don't need Twitter...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Too Much Birthday

May 1, 2023·—

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Today's writing prompt is: too much birthday. If you want more time and accountability for pitching - join my Monthly Pitching Sprint! It's practically guaranteed time to write and the closest thing you'll get to me...

3 Easy Ways to Come Up With Ideas For Pitches

Apr 28, 2023·—

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"What should I write about?" is a hard enough question. But when it comes to "what should I write about that someone will pay me for?" the question gets even trickier. To get through those tricky moments, I give you 3...

5-Minute Writing Exercise - Pulling Weeds

Apr 17, 2023·—

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Today's 5-Minute Exercise prompt is: pulling weeds. Whatever that makes you think of, just keep the pen moving for 5 minutes. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected] Want to find...

the Janky Journey to $150,000 a year

Apr 14, 2023·—

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Lately, I've heard an influx of dramatic success stories along the lines of "I write down all my goals, worked hard, and accomplished all of them in the exact amount of time I gave myself." Well, hooray for you if that...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: The Best Gift You Ever Gave

Apr 10, 2023·—

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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. Have a question...

A One-Star Review is a Good Thing

Apr 7, 2023·—

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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...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Time You Felt Different

Apr 3, 2023·—

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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. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected] Want to...

A Tale of Two Conferences or the 10-Hour Crying Jag

Mar 31, 2023·—

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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...

5-Minute Writing Exercise - Birds

Mar 27, 2023·—

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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...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Introduce Yourself

Mar 13, 2023·—

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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...

The Easiest Writing Money I Ever Made

Mar 10, 2023·—

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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...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: The First Story

Mar 6, 2023·—

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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...

The 20 Pitch Money Back Guarantee

Mar 3, 2023·—

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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...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Learning Late

Feb 27, 2023·—

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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...

All the Lovely Things That Can Happen with One Pitch

Feb 24, 2023·—

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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...

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Marathon

Feb 20, 2023·—

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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...

Why You Should Pitch When You Don't Frigging Feel Like It

Feb 17, 2023·—

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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...

5-Minute Writing Exercise - Worst Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2023·—

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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...

How to Pitch Profiles, Multi-submissions, and other listener pitching questions

Feb 10, 2023·—

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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...