Freelance Writing for Creatives - Self-Study
Go from "Where Do I Start?" to "I Know Where I'm Going"
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Hello, you wonderful creative person!
Tell me if this seems familiar:
You open the Artist’s way for 50th time,
but instead of reaching a 100-day streak of sticking to morning pages you find yourself…
Struggling to finish Day 2.
Maybe you're distracted by the many things going on in the world. Or maybe your brain is going to town with the "who will care about this?" or "actually, I'm terrible" thoughts.
It's not that you don't have good ideas and talent. You do. But...
You end up gatekeeping your own ideas before you even get a chance to build a body of work.
The truth is...
Once you stop saying no to your own ideas, you’ll finally open the doors to creative opportunities you don’t even see coming.
With freelance writing, you get to build your confidence, voice, and body of work - and make some cash along the way.
And sooner than you think, you're writing more, using your delightful creative skills, and getting paid.
This writing class is the place to tackle your glorious, creative dreams whether you’re…
- A creative copywriter who'd like to branch out from clients who cut all the fun things out of your copy.
- An entrepreneur who wants to write for visibility (& fun) and not feel like soulless PR machine.
- An actor looking for work that uses your creative skills while being flexible enough to support you. Whether auditions are slim or you’re calling him Bobby DeNiro on the set of The Irishman II, freelance writing is a gig that uses that creative skills you've spent years refining.
- An aspiring TV writer who wants to use your vast writing background to get paid while your spec script is shopped around.
- A creative person who’s always wanted to write for magazines and papers but never knew where to start...
You’re in the right place! This class will show you that cool bylines and getting paid to write is possible. Even without a fancy degree, tons of published articles, and a rich husband to float you while you get started.
Imagine telling your family that you write for Huffington Post, Business Insider, or Vox. Imagine writing that article without a million thoughts of "this isn't good enough" haunting you in the background. Imagine living up to your creative potential and banishing "I should be writing more" from your vocabulary.
Even if you only write stories like "6 Canned Wines for Summer" or "Why Rocky IV is the Best Rocky Movie," you're completing projects, getting paid, and bulking up your creative muscles.
It would be easy to hit the gym if you got paid to lift weights, right? Well, freelance writing does exactly that.
You're invited to...
Freelance Writing for Creatives
The self-study course with everything you need to know to start writing articles for magazines, papers, and publications —
even if you have zero writing experience.
Stop saying no to your ideas and get the creative satisfaction of building a body of work
(that pays some cash)
This freelance writing class teaches you how to write articles, pitch publications, and most importantly — gets you writing. Not thinking about writing. Actually doing it and getting it done.
You’ll complete at least 3 articles (in a timeline that matches the real world of writing), finish with a portfolio of samples (giving you the confidence to keep on writing long after the 6 weeks are done), and pitch almost every week without having a freak out or frying your nervous system (to real deal publications like Huffington Post, Vulture, McSweeney's, Business Insider, Thrillist, Vox, Polygon, and other places my students have been published). You might get a paid assignment before class is over (a quarter of the students in my last class did just that).
By the end of this program, you will:
- Complete 3 articles (creating a pretty sweet portfolio, that could also make you a little cash)
- Know how to write a pitch that gets read and accepted
- Pitch like a pro (and email editors without a hint of freakout, just confidence in your idea)
- Build a body of work that’s out in the world and opening up doors to other creative opportunities
- Create a personalized schedule to make writing and pitching easy (even after the class is over)
- Never be out of ideas (okay, you might sometimes be out of ideas, but you’ll learn lots of brainstorming techniques)
- Gain tools to fight all the “who cares about your idea?” and “why should you be a writer?” shitty voices in your head (we all have them, but there are ways to help those crappy voices settle down)
- Write! Not just think about maybe writing someday. You’ll write, haven written, and keep writing in the future
"It is no exaggeration that this class changed my life! Thanks to this class, I successfully pitched and published a humor piece in McSweeney’s, one of my favorite publications. This class took my lifelong dream of becoming a writer and gave me the tools, accountability, and encouragement I needed to make my dream come true."
- Risa Harms
"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
My students have been seen in...
"I got published in the HuffPost! That's freaking huge. I can call myself a writer and it's actually true. This has really boosted my confidence and encouraged me to keep pitching and writing. This class really lit the way for practical and manageable steps to write and get published. It is well organized and helped me to take things in easy steps instead of feeling like I'm standing in a room where 100 pillows just exploded and I need to organize all of the feathers. The streamlined approach is so helpful and seeing, oh, I can do this and it's NOT a huge time suck or this giant deal."
- Dr. Alice Kerby
Is this class great? Yes. But it's not for everyone.
This class is NOT for you if...
- You only want to focus on copywriting or corporate work: Nothing wrong with this! This class only covers editorial writing (for magazines, online publications, and newspapers).
- You're looking for lots of student led discussion: Freelance Writing for Creatives has no student discussion groups and no live calls.
- You're only interested in long literary essays or journalism on deep topics: My students have published essays about grief, child loss, the environment, and all kinds of important topics. But if you're only interested in being published in literary magazines or doing in-depth reporting on big news issues - I'm not the person to help you (see my article: Why Rocky IV is the Best Rocky Movie for my literary credits). That's not my area of expertise, so I don't want to waste your time!
"This class is the worst decision you will make...
because it will ruin you for all other online courses.
I've taken a fair amount of other courses and not one has delivered in the way this one has. It's hands-on, and you are taking action from day one.
The videos are chock-full of information you can *actually* use. It's real information with actionable steps that will move you forward.
It was the best money I've ever spent on a course.
Amber teaches more in 8 weeks than most courses can get out in a year. I'm blown away... and so pissed because now any other course I take is going to seem like absolute crap compared to this one."
Sarah Garvey
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Who the hell is Amber Petty?
I’m Amber Petty and after being an actor for 13 years in New York, I got tired of waiting for auditions to play “girl who’s unpleasantly surprised by scale” in Weight Watchers commercials, moved to LA, and started freelance writing. 6 years later, I write full-time, have appeared in The New York Times, Thrillist, Greatist, Parade, IFC, MTV, Bustle, Syfy Wire, and Snooki’s blog (jealous?). Plus, I've helped over 150 students start writing.
Years ago, when I started writing, I was a mountain of "who cares what you have to say, nobody wants to hear from you, you're not good enough" — just never ending.
But, because I started freelance writing, I had little articles to complete and doable projects that didn't feel super important (unlike trying to write a screenplay or a novel which felt very important).
Seeing my work get published, even when it wasn't the greatest thing ever (my usual metric for completing anything) I was able to start writing, build confidence and get paid while that was happening.
So while it feels weird to say that writing Snooki's favorite pickle recipes helped me start a business and write for the New York Times — it absolutely DID.
And who even cares about me! My students say it helped them write their screenplays and pitch movies —even though that's not what the class is about. My class helps you build resilience and strengthens your work because:
- you ARE regularly writing
- you ARE putting yourself out there and
- you ARE getting in front of an audience that's so much bigger than your Facebook page
And you're doing it with the support of my 9 years of experience to make things easier and cheer you on.
"Better than a USC MFA. Seriously."
Joan Kubicek
Some happy words from former students
My ability to write and pitch my screenplays improved even though that isn't at all part of the class. My writing partner and I wrote an original pilot plus a pitch deck. I feel like this class directly improved my ability to write the pitch deck in a unique voice and have fun with it. In all aspects of life I feel more prepared to put myself out there and not overthink it so much.
Aliki Raisis
I learned more in 6 weeks than I did in four years of college.
Jeana Whitaker
This class was a total game changer for me. I felt like Amber understood how my brain works and therefore I was able to cut through the creative blocks every week. I'm a serial procrastinator and often self sabotage. This time, I turned in every assignment and felt more and more confident each week.
Emily Mallon
What's Inside This Course?
A combination of video trainings, downloadable pdfs, and templates. You get to learn at your own pace, but have a structure in place for some added accountability.
Plus, you'll get personalized feedback on one pitch or article. That way, you'll know your pitch or piece is ready to send out to the world and get tools to strengthen your future work.
Want more details? Oh, I've got 'em!
Module 1: Freelance Writing 101 & All of the Lists
- What even is freelance writing?
- A Freelance Writing Glossary of terms you need to know
- How to find your areas of interest you’d like to write about (and yes, you have areas of interest outside of Netflix)
- How to find publications that pay freelance writers
- How to organize your ideas (and the places you want to write for)
- Find out how to write a listicle (and write one)
- Plus, you’ll get tons of real life examples, support pdfs, and your first writing assignment!
- Fun fact: My student Robyn sold a list of 100 pre-millenium candies to Buzzfeed for $150. With no published writing samples.
“I've wanted to do this kind of work for years, but couldn't quite figure out how to get started. I'd never had a paid byline in my life, but over the 8 weeks of the class I had 6 pitches accepted, and met my goal of covering the cost of the class. I've gained a ton of confidence in my ability to choose a topic that will appeal to editors and craft a pitch that gets picked up.
- Julia Williamson
Module 2: The Pitch Is Back
- How to write a pitch
- How to find editors’ contact information
- How to come up with ideas (when your only idea is “I have no ideas”)
- Get a fill-in-the-blanks pitch template you can use over and over
- Plus, you’ll get over 10 pages of real life pitches that sold and your first pitching assignment (yes, you start pitching right away, so your chances of getting a “yes” start right away)
- Fun fact: Sarah pitched Teen Vogue and sold a story by week 4. With no previous article writing samples.
"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
Module 3: Getting Personal (Essays)
- What is a personal essay?
- How a personal essay pitch is different
- What makes a personal essay different from a live storytelling tale or a comical anecdote your friends like
- How to handle Shitty Daria (aka the negative voices in your head that say “who cares about what you write”)
- Plus, a worst case scenario exercise, lots of essay examples for inspiration, and you’ll write a personal essay yourself!
- Fun fact: Aimee, my first student sold her first pitch (a personal essay) for $500. With no published writing samples.
“Prior to taking this class, I did a lot of thinking about writing. I read tons of books about it, I dreamed about it - I did everything but actually write. Perfectionism kept me from even trying. Amber created a safe space for us, an environment free of shame or judgment. For the first time in years, I was able to start writing. The practical focus of the class helped me to push through my fear. This class is the best gift you can give yourself! It will change your life. I'm totally serious.
- Elizabeth Reynolds
"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, 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 III
Module 4: How to How to
- How to do a “how to” article (you don’t need to be an expert to write “how to do” something).
- How to find sources (learn what’s a reputable source, how to find expert interviews, and properly site things in a not-super-boring way)
- How to source images (without running the risk of getting sued)
- Plus, exercises to keep you motivated, more how to examples, and your next assignment
- Fun fact: Jamie sold a piece about air fryers to The Kitchn for $125. With no published writing samples.
"'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 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
Module 5: The Dumbest Idea
- Why the dumbest idea is often the best idea
- How all articles don’t have to be life changing, they just need to be interesting or helpful
- Examples of many dumb pieces I’ve written (and been paid for!)
- Plus, you’ll find out how to set a sustainable writing & pitching schedule for yourself (that doesn’t involve waking up at 5 a.m.)
- And of course, you’ll write a “dumb” article
- Fun fact: I got paid $200 to write about why Rocky IV is the best Rocky movie for IFC. Before I worked for IFC, I had no published writing samples.
"I was limiting myself only to Very Serious (TM) pieces before this class, and Amber helped me see more lighthearted opportunities! This was one of the best writing classes I've taken, ever! It helped me unlock a lot of new material and topics--it helped me get over my own hang-ups about only writing Real Art (TM), which were limiting me and making me unhappy. Her class gave me 'permission' to try new topics/formats/ideas, and guess what? I'd published most of them by the end of class! Yay!”
- Natalie Schriefer
Module 6: Rewrites
- Who has to do rewrites? (spoiler alert: everyone)
- How to do your own rewrite
- How to respond to editor rewrite notes
- Exercises to keep you motivated
- Plus, real life success stories, support pdfs, and a chance to do a rewrite of one of your previous articles!
- Fun fact: Jocelyne got paid $275 to write about podcasts for Thrillist. This doesn’t really have anything to do with rewrites, I just wanted to brag on my student’s behalf. And she had no previously published samples.
"Amber took a forever dream - to successfully pitch a story - and broke it down into a bunch of little doable steps - and it worked!"
- Lindy Hughes Pfeil
Published in Huffington Post
Module 7: The Assignment
- How you get assignments (you don’t always have to cold pitch)
- What to do when you get an assignment
- Things that make editors love you
- The most important thing to do when you get an assignment
- Fun fact: Remember Robyn with the candy list? That list got her two more direct assignments from Buzzfeed within a month.
"One of my big life changers! I started writing again, after so many years of not writing. The class taught me how to pitch in a professional but fun way, and made me love (almost!) pitching. The class made me take a more together and organized approach to my work, so that when I have a minute or an hour I can sit down and start writing!"
- Lisa Rau Staff
Module 8: The Future is Freelance
- What happens after you turn in an article
- How to follow up if editors are unresponsive
- How to ask about actually getting paid (without being a jerk and while also getting the money you earned)
- What happens when something goes wrong (you make a mistake, the editor kills the piece, the newspaper folds — these things happen and you can easily recover from all of it without ruining your future career)
- How to apply for posted/staff writing jobs
- Fun Fact: Multiple students have gone on to write full-time after taking this class.
- Freelance writing isn’t a road to riches, but it can lead to surprising creative opportunities.
"Amber's class is like a mini MBA for freelance writers - it's all practical advice about putting yourself out there and overcoming limiting mindsets that hold you back.”.
- Natalie Ellis
To sum it all up, when you enroll in Freelance Writing for Creatives: Self-Study,
you'll get:
- 8 modules that give you inside information and practice writing a wide variety of publishable pieces
- Pitches sent out to the world (the world meaning editors)
- Fill-in-the-blanks pitch template (my students have sold pitches using this)
- More than 10 pages of real life pitching examples, including my exact pitch that got me in the New York Times
- A Freelance Writing Glossary to cover all the terms you need to know
- An ever growing list of over 250 Paying Publications That Take Pitches
- Downloadable pdfs with key info to support every module
- Videos and guides you can reference whenever you want, long after you've finished the lessons
- Tools to make your own writing routine and keep writing
(A $1498 value)
That's it...Just kidding. Look at these bonuses!
Get support, motivation, and accountability and to help you start your new writing life.
Bonus 1:
Personalized Video Feedback on a Pitch or Article
(value $100)
You won't have to worry "am I doing this right?" I'll give kind, but precise notes to make your writing better. Whether you send me a personal essay you've been struggling with for years or a new pitch, my notes will help you strengthen your work and make you excited to put it out into the world.
Plus, ever get notes and think "I hate that jerk!" only to reread them later and realize the notes weren't that mean? That's why I do a video! You can tell the tone is supportive and see exactly what to change.
Bonus 2: Freelance Resume & Cover Letter Workshop (value $200)
Find out how to take all your wonderful job experience and craft it into a lovely cover letter & resume. You'll get real examples of resumes and cover letters that worked and a fill-in-the-blanks template to make resume writing as easy as possible.
Bonus 3: Lifetime Access
(value $399)
This class has a lot in it because it's meant to be a resource you can use as your writing career grows. You have lifetime access to all the material, so you'll have the answers you need as you reach new levels of success.
Another Bonus?!
A library of pre-recorded workshops with editors & authors to expand your skills
(and find out how to get a book deal)
Get instant access to live recordings of...
NY Times Worthy Pitches w/
Ismail Muhammad of the New York Times, Letter of Recommendation Editor
Editor of Letter of Recommendation in the New York Times (a wonderful personal essay column), Ismail talks about person essay pitches, how to improv your stories, and what makes an excellent Letter of Recommendation.
Improve Your Personal Essays w/ Rax King, author of Tacky
The James Beard Award winning writer answers questions about personal essays, non-fiction book deals, and the pros and cons of a Patreon.
Pitching Standout Features w/ Erin Quinlan, Features Editor at Cosmopolitan
What makes a good feature? Erin Quinlan gives you all the details. Find out how to strengthen feature pitches, the dos and don'ts of pitching Cosmo, and ways to stand out as a freelancer.
How to Talk to Celebrities w/Shane O'Neill of the New York Times
Want to write celebrity profiles? Well, Shane O’Neill, staff writer at The New York Times will be there live to help you sharpen your interview skills, learn how to deal with a celebrity’s “people” (aka, their PR team), and provide insights to his life as a writer for the nation’s biggest publication.
Selling Your Opinion w/Jen Balderama, Washington Post Opinions Editor
Want to write an Op-Ed for the Washington Post? Why not ask a Washington Post Opinions Editor for advice? You’ll get to talk to Jen live, find out what makes an opinion piece sellable, the best ways to pitch, and how to avoid her pet peeves.
Culture Writing & Life as a Staff Writer w/Angelica Jade Bastién
Staff Writer at New York Magazine, Angelica Jade Bastién will talk about her years as a film and culture writer, ways to enhance your cultural criticism, and share what life is like as a full-time writer for a prestigious publication.
Find the Right Angle for Your Entertainment Pitch w/Allegra Frank of Daily Beast
Former Slate editor and current Entertainment editor at the Daily Beast, Allegra Frank talks about pitch pet peeves, ways to make personal entertainment essays more eye catching for editors, and some background on life as an entertainment editor.
The Art of Film/TV Writing w/Alonso Duralde
Reviews editor at The Wrap and co-host of the Linoleum Knife podcast, Alonso shared tips for pitching film reviews, how to get started in entertainment writing, and ways to add artistry to your tv/film coverage.
This pre-recorded workshop is ready for you to watch the second you sign up for class!
How to Get Paid to Write Personal Essays & Pop Culture Coverage w/Mia Mercado
Mia Mercado (writer for New York Magazine's The Cut and author of Weird But Normal) meets with us live to share her expertise on personal essays, humor writing, and the process of getting a book deal.
If you've ever wanted to make a living writing about Real Housewives or comical essays about your life, this workshop is a must.
Satire Writing & Gift Book Deals w/ Caitlin Kunkel
Satire writer extraordinaire Caitlin Kunkel gives a satire masterclass. If that weren't cool enough, she also shares a proposal outline and publisher information for gift books (aka, the books that live by the register in Barnes & Noble and often result in 6-figure deals for the writer). 4 students have been published in McSweeney's taking Caitlin's workshop.
What an Editor Wants w/ Jess Novak
Find out what editors want right now from Jess Novak. Jess has been an editor at BDG, Thrillist, Greatist, and lots of other incredible places. Since she's worked across so many niches, Jess gives incredible feedback on a wide range of work.
Selling Personal Essays w/Emily McCombs of Huffington Post
Multiple students got their first bylines in Huffington Post from this workshop with Emily.
Emily's kind notes, inside information on a huge national publication, and notes on pitching make this is a perfect way to improve your essays and jumpstart your chance at a byline for Huffington Post (and improve your pitches for every other publication).
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Fun fact: Students sold at least 15 articles in 8 weeks.
Now, I can’t promise that every pitch will get accepted (it won’t). But my students have a good track record of making money before the class is over.
Some lovely Qs other students asked before joining my class
I'm not technically a "creative." Can I take this class?
Yes! It doesn't matter if you've never worked in a "creative" job. There are plenty of creative people that work in offices every day! I use the term creative to speak to people that want to do more than just work and go home. If you're a person who wants to write, express ideas, and contribute something a little different to the world - you're a creative. No matter what your job title says right now.
What if I don’t have any samples?
That’s totally fine! When I started, I didn’t have any published samples. Almost all of my students that sold pitches had zero published samples when they pitched their story. This course is designed to take you from “I don’t even know” to “let me tell you a thing or two about writing." So you don’t need any previous experience to join.
Do I need a journalism degree (or other college degree) to be a freelance writer?
Hell no! I have a degree in Theatre from Hunter College. I might as well have a degree in Who Cares from Nobody Gives a Fuck. Editors aren’t checking your transcripts. If you read articles online and think “yeah I could write something like that,” you have all the qualifications you need to get started.
Will I learn how to pitch TV shows?
No, sorry. I haven’t pitched a TV show, so I couldn’t help you out. This class is for articles for publications, magazines, and papers. Places like Buzzfeed, Business Insider, Thrillist, Greatist, Bustle, and so on.
Are there live calls in the class?
No! This class is completely self-study. It means you'll be working on your own pace and you won't have to worry about finding the one place in your room that has good Zoom lighting.
Do I have to write every week?
Maybe? This class is designed to work at with your schedule. I'll send email reminders every week, just to let you know what to look forward to in the class and give us an easy way to stay connected. But if life gets super busy, you can put the class aside and come back when you're ready. Or, you could watch all the videos at once and write up a new assignment every week. Most importantly, this class will help you find a schedule that works for you, while giving you a structured class that makes it easier to keep writing.
How much time do I have to devote to the class?
Approximately 2-3 hours a week. You could do more. You could do less. But 2 hours would give you time to watch the videos and do about an hour of writing. If you want to spend 10 hours a week — great! But you don’t need to abandon your children and family just to make time for this class.
Will you be available to answer questions if I get stuck?
Yes! You can email me anytime. I only give notes on one article or pitch, but I'm happy to answer questions whenever.
Is this good for fiction writing or novels?
Not really. Though lots of the practices you’ll learn would work for forming a writing habit, I won’t be covering any details about writing or selling fiction in class. Also I don't know how to do novels. But I hope you write one!
Is this an easy way to make money from home?
A robot may have asked this, but yes and no. Sometimes freelance writing is easy and yes you do it from home. But it takes work to get started. You’re starting an entirely new job in a new field, that doesn’t happen overnight. I made enough money to pay my bills through writing in about 6 months (I worked a lot and worked hard at it). In about a year, I made about $5000 a month. I can’t guarantee what you’ll make, but I know this class makes it much easier to get started, get in better publications, and make more than I did starting out. Perhaps with this class, you’ll never have to write Pickle Roundups for Snooki’s blog like I did.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, I have a 7 day refund period. But, you don't get a refund if you're a jerk. In this case jerk means, a person who watches all the videos, downloads my stuff, and comes back to say "Money please!!!" If you watched all the material, I won't be able to give you a refund. Now, if something comes up and you can't use the class or if you try out the first few lessons and decide it isn't for you - that's fine! Just email me at Amber@Amberpetty.com within 7 days and you'll get a refund!
"This freelance writing class definitely changed my life because I learned HOW to pitch and received so much helpful information and encouragement.
I can take 'how tf do I start freelance writing' off of my to do list! That alone is HUGE.
Trying to explain the personal mental shift that happened for me because of this class would be about as interesting as me trying to tell you about this weird dream I had last night. Suffice it to say that this course was a much-needed push for me, and I will forever see it as a turning point in my work. Thank you.
Also gained: finally calling myself a writer without cringing!"
- Mx. Elle VanDyne
You’re a wonderful gem and I can’t wait to guide you through the phase of your writing life…
Freelance writing changed my life. Is it always a dream job? No. But I get to put myself out there, get paid to write, and have had so many incredible opportunities stem from my choice to write a spec article about bad video game movies.
It’s not easy. There are ups and downs and insecurities that come from every creative career. But freelance writing is much easier than working as a theater manager and having people treat me like garbage. Or running around NYC from job to job just barely scraping by. Or working retail, hating life, and knowing my work meant absolutely nothing.
With writing, my work never felt worthless. Even when I wrote for Snooki’s blog, I still made something, had my name on it, and maybe it cheered up someone’s day. The hard work was worth that creative satisfaction. So in that way, freelance writing is much easier than all my former side jobs.
In the last 3 years, I’ve worked with over 1000 students and proudly watched as they were published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Vulture, Vox, Buzzfeed, Thrillist, Eater, Insider, The Girlfriend, and more.
If you choose to work with me in this course, I promise you’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish. I’d love to say I’d change your life, but I’m not made of magic. But you will be so much more confident in your writing skills and shocked by the amount of opportunities out there.
Hope to see you in Freelance Writing for Creatives. Can’t wait to see what you write.
- - Amber
