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5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Big No

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

5-Minute Exercise: Bustin' Out All Over

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 k

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Pep Rallies

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 podc

Ways to Promote Your Work Without Feeling Gross About It

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.

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

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 ans

No, You Don't Need to be on Twitter

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

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Too Much Birthday

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 t

3 Easy Ways to Come Up With Ideas For Pitches

"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. T

5-Minute Writing Exercise - Pulling Weeds

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

the Janky Journey to $150,000 a year

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 t

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

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

A One-Star Review is a Good Thing

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

5-Minute Writing Exercise: A Time You Felt Different

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

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

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 br

5-Minute Writing Exercise - Birds

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 lovel

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Introduce Yourself

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 @ambernpe

The Easiest Writing Money I Ever Made

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.

5-Minute Writing Exercise: The First Story

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 Am

The 20 Pitch Money Back Guarantee

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

5-Minute Writing Exercise: Learning Late

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