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I thought everything I wrote wasn’t good enough, clever enough, or important enough. Yet, I wanted to write (and needed to make money), so I tried freelance writing. That meant I had to turn in articles before I had a chance to make them “perfect.” Because I got $20 an article and had to write 25 articles a week, I turned in some real half-assed work. And guess what happened… I kept getting work! I found out that my bar of “good enough” was completely off. And work that felt half-assed to me was perfectly whole-assed to lots of people (people that paid for writing specifically). As a perfectionist, you have the jerkiest critic living in your head, criticizing every word or idea before it even has a chance. For this challenge, I’ll help you tell that critic to go suck an egg and leave you alone. 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This class not only focused on the quality of the writing, but on the business end of pitching, promoting yourself, and getting paid. The marketing tools set me up for success after the class ended. — Sharon Spell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/49d9ef53-9d73-4b2c-bc40-9455b9337517/Jasmine+Minty.jpg Testimonials “I moved from not knowing shit about writing for well-known publications to understanding the process and realizing that it's not that difficult to get my work published.” — Jasmine Minty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/2565eb0c-5f4d-46ea-9204-95ef7815c034/Head+Shot_square.JPG Testimonials “When the only voice of feedback you hear is the one in your head, writing can become paralyzing. And that's exactly where I was before this class. But thanks to the format of the class and the way everyone can communicate with each other so regularly, I received feedback that's made me silence my imposter syndrome with much greater strength. Part therapy. Part summer camp. And a whole lot of writing. The class inspired me to follow my path and return to writing about things I care about — music and the arts. With the confidence I gained in this class, I sent out a few pitches and inquiries to organizations I would want to write for, and within one month had work on the calendar with three symphony orchestras.” — Michael Cirigliano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/9479e468-47ea-4c7a-a157-3042c4a34e8a/Danielle+Huggins.jpg Testimonials This class teaches you how to get your shit published. Amber is an exceptional teacher. I loved the little meditations and the Jean Val Jean exercise was amazing. I have a great deal of self doubt and after the class I have less. I realize editors are just regular humans and we aren’t curing cancer so I needn’t take myself or the process so seriously. — Danielle Huggins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/d7f22523-2e1a-42fa-b27c-368e371ab98c/Colour+Photo+of+me.jpg Testimonials The class made the idea of writing more concrete to me, which was very empowering. Writing stopped being something that was only open to other people. It’s fantastic combination of writing feedback and practical guidance on the freelance writing industry. The perfect mix of theory and practice. — Kathryn Finch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/20170137-2e7d-40fd-bb2d-0d7da90bdc48/AmyHeadshot2018.jpg Testimonials I was bowled away by Amber's warmth, generosity and commitment to the class. Feedback on pitches and stories happened usually within 24 hours and she always had thoughtful and useful critique delivered in a kind and helpful way. I was hesitant about the price, but I justified it by thinking that I would begin pitching almost immediately, and if I managed to sell a few of the stories that I wrote in the class, it would pay for itself. — Amy Tector https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/a91b8619-49a3-43da-869f-017d363d8631/collin_gurl.jpeg Testimonials This was by far the most helpful writing class I have ever taken. I didn't think I was a "professional writer.” What's crazy is that I realized I had been using the idea of a "professional writer" to stop me from actually writing for years. This class cured me of this illusion. The course opens up the potential for you to make money as a writer. The dream you have of turning your ideas into profit CAN materialize. This class is like playing "Writing: the RPG," and you will feel like a word wizard in the end. The class has a series of helpful videos that express, in a clear and concise way, how you can approach obtaining freelance jobs in the industry. Amber also proposes a series of writing challenges that will shake you out of apathy and self-doubt. Her feedback is impeccable, and you don't have to worry about writing to her proclivities. She is objective, fair, constructive and positive. Her criticism really helped me be MORE of the writer I already was, as opposed to molding me into something I'm not. I wrote about butts, blue-ringed octopuses, and other weird subjects. You know what? I was never judged for considering any of them. The live zooms are a safe space and hearing the collective journeys of your fellow classmates makes writing goals seem all the more attainable. In this course, you're truly not alone. — Collin Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/0f916f2e-175d-4d9a-bee4-1243ee469ab4/bonnie+again.jpg Testimonials The feedback was spot-on every time- Amber knew exactly how to tighten and refine work- and it was particularly valuable in the context of what sells and what works vs just “improvement”- I love that! I’m an experienced writer with a two college degrees in writing- it’s easy to brush off the opportunity for feedback and assume you know plenty, but in this class I had constant access to someone who was able to see what might make my piece the most successful and marketable and now I’m able to apply those changes on my own. — Bonnie Sludikoff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/9d4a7718-df22-4be8-93cc-533974514f62/krystle+hawkins.jpeg Testimonials "First I was afraid, I was petrified..." LOL. Seriously though, I've wanted to look into freelancing for a while but didn't feel like I could figure out the process or gather resources. This class has changed the way I think about my writing. Amber’s valuable down to earth advice, editing notes, and assignments were easy to understand and gave me the chance to test what methods worked for me. To be honest, this was the only writing class I've had where I didn't feel judged. Being in a class where there was no judgment meant that I really kept myself accountable and felt compelled to push myself. — Krystle Hawkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/2294774d-2a0b-4f7d-8a15-b39aa1d43667/headshot.jpg Testimonials This class transformed my life entirely. I studied writing in college and always loved it. This class pushed me to actually become a writer, which is a small dream I’ve always had. I already have 3 published articles and that's just what I got during class. — Cathy Stephens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/f22768be-a2ae-4768-aaf9-2b70468d5148/juliaheadshot_2020-016.jpg Testimonials “The hybrid between it being online and having live classes made it feel like more of a 'real' class than a purely online one--there was accountability but it also wasn't overwhelming. It's the best alternative to journalism school I could have found.” — Julia Rittenberg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/9da3c6a9-f002-4a3f-bc31-f9e39a0b67bc/molly+ca.jpg Testimonials This is the first class I’ve taken that somehow manages to be packed with useful info and constructive assignments while also intentionally reducing the pressure I felt around writing. While Amber modeled wonderful expectation setting at the start of the class about what her turn around time might be for notes and when she may or may not be online to answer questions, it honestly felt like she was available 24/7. I was so impressed and so grateful for the speedy feedback on my assignments and knowing I’d get a reply quickly helped keep me motivated and engaged throughout the class. — Molly Cahen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/be0bb606-8be9-4706-bc86-fb7e06416061/joan+kubicek.jpg Testimonials Better than a USC MFA. Seriously. I felt isolated and defeated and as though all the cards were stacked against me in grad school, and in Amber's class, there was a warmth, and tangible evidence that we can all "make it." Again, I realize I'm comparing apples and oranges, but ... I mean, this class was the best. — Joan Kubicek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/53b80163-a164-40de-aa81-c4f767115338/IMG_0586.jpg Testimonials I now have a *process* to follow from 'wanting' to get a byline, to coming up with ideas easily, to pitching, to knowing how to follow up, and knowing how to write different kinds of pieces. I feel certain about what step to take next... and that feeling of certainty means a LOT when there's plenty of uncertainty out there (i.e 'will they like my pitch?'). Also, I can now see how my ridiculous ideas can actually be *worthwhile* to pitch. That's HUGE for me. The class has all the elements of support you need to make that happen, and build the muscles and habits to make pitching feel as 'not a big deal' to your nervous system as...showering. Also, Amber is fucking hilarious and SO good at what she does...this class is worth price of entry ALONE for access to her brilliance for those weeks. — Miish Grixti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/9be57ba4-a058-4c3b-8b47-627a631bacb5/julie+hoang.jpeg Testimonials I got 3 articles picked up which makes me feel like I can really do this. Even if I didn’t, I’m so happy to have done the class for so many reasons. I’ve taken so many writing classes but Amber has a way of telling me things that feel new. The meditation tracks were awesome. Also the class was just super productive for me yet I didn’t have a complete breakdown. How did Amber do that? — Julie Hoang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/2c689b45-e6e0-45d8-a5c4-ee7a2ff90092/robyn+hunt.jpeg Testimonials Amber’s writing course was life-changing for me in more than one way. Not only did it teach me the ins and outs of freelance writing, but in 6 months I've managed to actually become a published writer, have no fear or trepidation about sending out pitches, have entered myself into worldwide writing competitions, and even started taking on clients and doing their social media. Now I'm working as a professional writer in a topic that I'm knowledgeable at! Never in a thousand years did I really think anything like this could happen to me, so thank you. — Robyn Hunt https://www.amberpetty.com/perfectionist-thank-you daily 0.75 2025-04-12 https://www.amberpetty.com/perfectionist daily 0.75 2024-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/847a725e-a2bb-431f-a2f1-fa4a27745faf/934A7209.JPG Perfectionist - Join the Pitching Hour! The closest thing to me pitching for you. Every Wednesday, get: - 3 new places to pitch (with editor contact info) - Guaranteed time to write - Feedback to make your ideas even more sellable Plus, a co-working session every Friday for extra accountability. Only $25 a month (aka 1/10 of any pitch request I’ll share) https://www.amberpetty.com/publicity-ads daily 0.75 2025-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/5a3ab296-edd5-4244-988c-2e8cf21a9815/paid+publcity+instagram.png Paid Publicity - Let media pay YOU for publicity Your work is newsworthy. Time to let the media know. Getting articles, op-eds, or features in newspapers, magazines, and publications isn’t for a secret club of PR reps or MFAs. It’s open to anyone with a good idea. You’ve got good ideas like Lady Gaga’s got wigs. AKA - A crapload. In this 60 minute workshop, you’ll find out how to turn the tips you use with clients, personal stories, and groundbreaking expertise into pitches editors will love. Not only will you get full pitch training, you’ll also get a proven pitch template, chance for feedback, and time to write. Walk away with a list of ideas, the start of a stellar pitch, and a new way to get the visibility you deserve. Live Tuesday September 16th Noon PT/ 3pm ET/8pm UK $11 w/code AMBER50 Editors constantly need stories. Why not yours? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/114fb579-acc0-4cf4-a30c-b2b2619539d9/typewriters+smile+clasped+hands+smaller.jpeg Paid Publicity - Wait, who’s teaching this? Hello, my name is Amber Petty! I’ve written for the New York Times, Parade, Bustle, Greatist and a bunch more including Snooki’s blog (jealous?). After starting my business in 2021, I’ve helped hundreds of creatives and entrepreneurs get published in Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, the Cut, Washington Post, the New York Times, and lots more. Many started with no previous writing samples. Just a genius brain and ideas to share. Though I have a place in my heart for Instagram and too many minutes of my day devoted to TikTok, it’s wonderful to find places outside of the algorhithm to get eyes on your work. Pitching does exactly that. Bonus: Any pitch that doesn’t get picked up can immediately turn into an email, blog post, social post, or other piece of content. A chance at major media attention with no time wasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/045f14fa-73cc-4d97-8878-048c22099996/hand+on+face+cute.jpg Paid Publicity - Ooh, VIP? If you want to move fast, get the VIP option. You get the workshop, recording, and templates PLUS personal pitch feedback from me. Send your pitch within a week of the workshop and ask any questions about writing, your ideas, and pitching. I’ll get back within 48 hour with a custom video made just for you. It’ll include detailed feedback, answers to your questions, ideas on where to place your pitch, and advice to help all your future pitches. Enter the pitching game strong. Get the VIP option for $111 w/code AMBER50 https://www.amberpetty.com/podcast-1 daily 0.75 2022-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/521e7624-0d23-4e90-9d12-1f808ecf19f3/cover+sized+podcast+image+%28800+%C3%97+400+px%29.jpg Podcast https://www.amberpetty.com/thank-you-for-staying daily 0.75 2023-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/365811e9-b905-4e3c-a9b1-d12807fac34c/image-asset.jpg Thank You for Staying! - You’re still in! I’m so happy you stuck around. You’ll still get my emails, just like before. https://www.amberpetty.com/christmas daily 0.75 2024-12-12 https://www.amberpetty.com/thank-you-workshop daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/3b792e81-1394-4abe-9f57-884ee167cdc1/Simple%2C+Sellable+Stuff+No+Overthinking+%26+Cash+from+Your+Creativity.png Thank You Imperfect Products - Yay!!! You’re all signed up for Simple, Sellable Stuff - How to Make Creative Offers Without Overthinking Here’s what to do next: 1. Check your email - You'll get more info about the challenge, including date, time, and Zoom link. Be sure to check spam for a message from Amber@Amberpetty.com 2. Put the date in your calendar - You'll get reminders, but put Saturday October 25th at 10am Pacific in your calendar now so you don't forget when 1042 life things pop up in the meantime. To find 10am Pacific in your time zone, click here. 3. Tell a friend - Workshops are always more fun with a friend! If you know a writer, creative, or coach who should be making more money, send them this link and you can both get delightful products off the ground! https://www.amberpetty.com/wait-list daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://www.amberpetty.com/thank-you-antiperfectionist daily 0.75 2024-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/d853e3f0-4616-4973-96b5-b0da22f78b9e/Anti-Perfectionist++Writing+PJ+Party%21+%28Billboard+%28Square%29%29.jpg Thank You Anti-Perfectionist Writing Party - Yay! You're all signed up! Here are a couple things to do: 1. Check your inbox: You'll get an email from amber@amberpetty.com with more details on the program. Plus, you'll get reminders and other fun stuff, so make sure my address is marked safe so you get all the messages. 2. Add these dates to your calendar: We'll meet... Saturday June 1st from 9am PT - Noon PT (12pm- 3pm ET/5pm - 8pm BST) Saturday June 8th from 9am PT - Noon PT (12pm- 3pm ET/5pm - 8pm BST) Saturday June 15th from 9am PT - Noon PT (12pm- 3pm ET/5pm - 8pm BST) Saturday June 22nd from 9am PT - Noon PT (12pm- 3pm ET/5pm - 8pm BST) Saturday June 29th from 9am PT - Noon PT (12pm- 3pm ET/5pm - 8pm BST) I'll send out reminders too, but mark the dates now so you don't foget. 3. Tell me what you're working on: In the Slack, say hello and tell us what you're working on. You don't have to give many details.Or if you don't have a project in mind, great! I'd still love to know so I can add things based on your projects. Thank you so much for signing up and can't wait to write with you!! https://www.amberpetty.com/thank-you-perfectionist daily 0.75 2025-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/89a79ad5-0b2d-4ada-a867-a786c7e2876f/934A7446.jpg Thank you perfectionist - Yay!!! You’re all signed up for the Perfectionist’s Half-Assed Writing Challenge. Here’s what to do next: 1. Check your email - You'll get more info about the challenge. Be sure to check spam for a message from Amber@Amberpetty.com 2. Put a date in your calendar - You can do the challenge anytime, but set a date aside now so you don’t forget. You only need 2 hours! 3. Tell a friend - Workshops are always more fun with a friend! If you know a writer who's curious about newsletters, send them this link and you can do the challenge magic together! https://www.amberpetty.com/workshops daily 0.75 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/31bc9b0f-a75b-4a5d-a98c-deb178b8c91d/make+money+with+workshops+page.png Workshops - Time to share your brilliance Promote & run free and paid workshops to build your community and your bank account. You’re so smart. People should learn from your brilliance…and pay you for it. Instead of second guessing, Googling tech solutions for hours, and wondering if you’re “qualified enough” to teach (spoiler: you are!), take the easy way. Make Money with Workshops: Self-Study is a concise course that gives you just what you need to get going without decision fatigue. This isn’t “get a good camera, talk into it, end of course.” Find out how to promote your free and paid workshops, perform with personality, feel good about pricing, and grow an audience that cares. Plus, get complete breakdowns of my sales emails and webinars that’ve brought in over $100,000. You could spend a few hours on this course and get your first workshop up in 1-2 weeks. Or, keep wondering if workshops could work for you. Bonus - Get 1 week private text/voice coaching, only til Aug 1st at 11:11pm PT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/5e936f7c-c1b0-4201-9b43-4240902f27d8/hand+on+face+cute.jpg Workshops - Hello, I’m Amber I’m a writer for the New York Times, Thrillist, Greatist, Bustle, MTV, IFC, and a bunch more (including Snooki’s blog, are you jealous?). In the last 4 years, I’ve taught over 1000 students, helped hundreds of people get bylines and build their audience, and made at least $150,000 a year. I’m not a marketer or a business genius. I’m a former improviser with a BA in Theater. There’s endless advice on building a business and running workshops. But this is one of the very few courses that focuses on keeping your unique, creative humanity as the core. Yes, you’ll learn sales techniques and some of it might feel a little weird. But it’s not scammy or manipulative. In fact, you’ll already be good because most of it is story telling. Hence my extremely unprofitable acting background turning into my greatest asset in business. Every time I send a sales email (an email with the express purpose to sell a course, mind you), someone writes back “thanks for this, I love your emails.” On a sales email! Not because I’m so cool (though I am, but it’s unrelated), but because I’m just a human being sharing how my stuff can help other humans. That’s it. Workshops aren’t instant goldmines. Nothing is. But they’ve been the most creatively satisfying and financially liberating things I’ve ever done. https://www.amberpetty.com/marketing daily 0.75 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/fee1afd5-c132-49f9-814a-e7d54a4c1ca6/half+assed+marketing+instagram+post%3Aad.png Perfectionist's Half-Assed Marketing Challenge - Fun First. Marketing Second. Available Instantly. Watch Now. “You need to be consistent. Have a plan. Maximize leads!” Okay, sure. But how can you do all that when marketing feels less enjoyable than cleaning your toilet? Instead of forcing yourself to market like corporate hustlers, it’s time to make marketing work for you and your unique, creative brain. How do you do that as a perfectionist? Half-ass it! In this 4-Day experiment (aka, daily challenge), you’ll go from “ugh, this feels gross” to “I’m talking to my people” And find the type of marketing you like best. Fun fact: When you like what you do, you’ll want to do it more. Aka, you’ll automatically become consistent and work towards a plan, without any content calendars and TikTok growth hacks required. 4 days of training, accountability, and sharing a marketing post each day… Only $50! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/5e936f7c-c1b0-4201-9b43-4240902f27d8/hand+on+face+cute.jpg Perfectionist's Half-Assed Marketing Challenge - Hello, I’m a perfectionist who used to hate marketing Also, my name is Amber Petty and I’m a writer for the New York Times, Parade, Bustle, MTV, IFC, and a bunch more. And I’ve grown my newsletter to 11,000 subscribers in 3 years, which supports my 6-figure business. Currently, I help 300+ writers get bylines and grow their audience in my membership, the Pitching Hour. Before all that, I was an actor and I hated promoting my shows more than auditioning. And auditioning was terrible! But asking someone to come to a show felt like I was asking if I could stab them lightly with a knife. The whole process was miserable and as a result, my audiences were empty. When I started my newsletter and business, I needed to make peace with marketing. Yes, I followed lots of “expert strategies,” including one that cost me $10,000 and asked me to follow rules that made 0 sense for my work. Over time, I focused on what I wanted to share, how I helped people, and how I could make it clear why people would like my stuff. And they did. My newsletter and business grew and one day I sat down to write an ad and thought “ooh, this is so fun!” Yes, the marketing part was as fun as everything else in my business. I’m not some genius who found out the “secrets to getting more leads.” But I have found ways to bring creativity and personality to marketing, both for me and my clients. In this challenge, you don’t need to worry about numbers, hashtags, or best times to post. You just have to show up, bring your creative energy, and feel the freedom of reaching new fans. https://www.amberpetty.com/rejection daily 0.75 2025-06-18 https://www.amberpetty.com/rejection-thank-you daily 0.75 2025-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/396484bb-3e3f-46fa-999f-0c0799a11f4f/The+Pitching+Hour+free+small.png Rejection Thank You - Pitching Hour Free Pass Check out the membership that gives you new editor pitch requests, 5-minute marketing tasks, copy feedback, writing sprints, and a group of delightful creatives so you’re never working alone. For free! Click below to get one free day of the Pitching Hour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/e3fefb34-d84d-4601-b211-147a642780b6/treats+list.png Rejection Thank You - Ever growing list of treats Know how to treat yourself, every day. This Google Doc is always growing with more treat ideas. Feel free to email Amber@Amberpetty.com to add your own! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/9bb16992-0f9a-4292-ba7d-be4630ecbf52/rejection+journal+logo+no+background+black+and+white+%281%29.png Rejection Thank You - Downloadable Rejection Journal Keep the journal on you wherever you go. Download now for a digital and printable Rejection Journal. https://www.amberpetty.com/sell daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/3a84f10b-c9bf-4723-80c0-d78145d46425/class+card+-+sell+something+spring.png Sell Something By Spring - Creativity - Perfectionism = Cash in the bank 2 Week Live Course - Starts March 2nd Right now, you have an idea, skill, or piece of work that somebody would happily pay you for. You just need to find it. In Sell Something by Spring…you’ll have something to sell by the end of March, then all through the rest of the year. Something you can put together in 2 weeks. Using half-assed effort and minimal tech so perfectionism doesn’t get in the way. You’re already smart as shit with delightful ideas. Let’s package a tiny piece of that so other people can enjoy it too. And give you money. 3 payments of $233 or $699 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/5e936f7c-c1b0-4201-9b43-4240902f27d8/hand+on+face+cute.jpg Sell Something By Spring - Hello, I thought I was worthless Also, my name is Amber Petty and I’ve run a 6-figure creative business since 2021. Also, I’ve helped hundreds of students get their first byline, create delightful newsletters, and start making money from their creative skills. But when I was 31, I felt worthless. I’d spent my life trying to make it as an actor, but couldn’t handle putting my life on hold in the off chance I got an audition for “woman disappointed by scale.” For 20 years, I trained tirelessly in acting, singing, and improv, aka things no one wanted to pay for. I thought I wasted my life on worthless skills. Thankfully for me, I didn't feel worthless for long. As I became a freelance writer and built up my business, all the shit I learned from acting school and improv shows was key to my success. Writing a sales page or doing a webinar was way easier for me than people with an MBA. Every skill I thought was a waste of time was fundamental to making $757,000 in the last 4 years. Yes, I just checked that number. My creative BS made me three quarters of a million dollars so far. I hardly believe it myself. I'm not saying you need to start doing theater and improv. But all your creative skills are worthwhile, necessary, and can help you make money! So, to show you how you can experiment with using your creative delights to make something fun and helpful that people will pay for, I made Sell Something By Spring. Because you’re too talented to go ignored. https://www.amberpetty.com/publicity daily 0.75 2025-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/5a3ab296-edd5-4244-988c-2e8cf21a9815/paid+publcity+instagram.png Paid Publicity - Let media pay YOU for publicity Your work is newsworthy. Time to let the media know. Getting articles, op-eds, or features in newspapers, magazines, and publications isn’t for a secret club of PR reps or MFAs. It’s open to anyone with a good idea. You’ve got good ideas like Lady Gaga’s got wigs. AKA - A crapload. In this 60 minute workshop, you’ll find out how to turn the tips you use with clients, personal stories, and groundbreaking expertise into pitches editors will love. Not only will you get full pitch training, you’ll also get a proven pitch template, chance for feedback, and time to write. Walk away with a list of ideas, the start of a stellar pitch, and a new way to get the visibility you deserve. Instant Access. Watch Now. Keep forever. $22 Editors constantly need stories. Why not yours? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/114fb579-acc0-4cf4-a30c-b2b2619539d9/typewriters+smile+clasped+hands+smaller.jpeg Paid Publicity - Wait, who’s teaching this? Hello, my name is Amber Petty! I’ve written for the New York Times, Parade, Bustle, Greatist and a bunch more including Snooki’s blog (jealous?). After starting my business in 2021, I’ve helped hundreds of creatives and entrepreneurs get published in Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, the Cut, Washington Post, the New York Times, and lots more. Many started with no previous writing samples. Just a genius brain and ideas to share. Though I have a place in my heart for Instagram and too many minutes of my day devoted to TikTok, it’s wonderful to find places outside of the algorhithm to get eyes on your work. Pitching does exactly that. Bonus: Any pitch that doesn’t get picked up can immediately turn into an email, blog post, social post, or other piece of content. A chance at major media attention with no time wasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/045f14fa-73cc-4d97-8878-048c22099996/hand+on+face+cute.jpg Paid Publicity - Ooh, VIP? If you want to move fast, get the VIP option. You get the workshop, recording, and templates PLUS personal pitch feedback from me. Send your pitch within a month of the workshop and ask any questions about writing, your ideas, and pitching. I’ll get back within 48 hour with a custom video made just for you. It’ll include detailed feedback, answers to your questions, ideas on where to place your pitch, and advice to help all your future pitches. Enter the pitching game strong. Get the VIP option for $222 https://www.amberpetty.com/access daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/ba65fb61-0ce3-42b3-a61a-596999275f46/Creative+control+club%2C+sitting+on+coach+with+quill.jpg Creative Control Club Access - You’re in the Club! Ooh, you’re about to get so many new fans and customers! First step: Join the Telegram Group If you haven’t yet, download the free Telegram app. Then, click the link below to join the party. Yes, I define audio courses and business talk a party. Join the Creative Control Club Telegram Group Second Step: Check your email You’ll get an email from Amber@AmberPetty.com with this link (in case you lose this page). I also send weekly publicity and writing opportunities, so make sure it’s not in Spam. Third Step: Let me brag about you! Post on Instagram that you joined the Creative Control Club, tag @ambernpetty, and I’ll reshare to my stories. 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Have a lovely holiday and enjoy your guide! https://www.amberpetty.com/copy daily 0.75 2025-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/ba7508b3-41e4-4e67-84f4-99a9a8fa65d0/Cover+%281%29.png Perfectionist's Half-Assed Copy Challenge - The Antidote to Boring Copy Watch Now. Keep Forever. Perfectionists, stop overthinking and write copy like the weirdo you are! In this 90 minute challenge, you’ll clear away the cobwebs of “good marketing” and write like an actual human that cares. By the end of the call, you’ll have an ad, email, or big chunk of a landing page - done. Not following a template or with douche-y sales speak. But by getting out of your own way. Letting your copy sound as brilliant, delightful, and odd as the work your clients already love. Only $50 - Just kidding, it’s 50% off with code HAC50 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b75fcd83c3a5332af1a36b2/b88052ef-8206-4adf-b3cf-66f063cc9d25/amber_petty-40+%281%29.jpg Perfectionist's Half-Assed Copy Challenge - Hello, I’m a perfectionist Also, my name is Amber Petty and I’ve written for the New York Times, Thrillist, Greatist, Bustle, MTV, IFC, and a bunch more (including Snooki’s blog, are you jealous?). In the last 4.5 years, I grew my newsletter to over 11,000 subscribers and made over $830,000 in my business that helps creative get more attention. When I started, I came fresh off of two failed newsletters, a failed business, and a failed acting career. Yay! What changed? I decided to be my full weird self. Instead of being precious about my copy and worrying about “bothering everyone’ with my marketing, I did what felt fun. If that meant cussing up a storm and using Little Mermaid quotes in marketing emails, by gum I did it. Instead of hoards of internet haters throwing digital pitchforks, I found an audience. An audience that liked what I did and paid me for more. If I stayed a “do everything right” perfectionist, my business wouldn’t be here. Being a slightly messy weirdo unafraid to put up stuff despite “let me just tweak this ONE THING” running through my brain? I have a 6-figure business, get to express my creativity every day (and get paid), and help other lovely oddballs get over “bothering” people and cut to the “shut up and take my money” stage. Truly, half-assing it is the first step. 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