Getting Into the New York Times

See the pitch that worked, the ones that didn't, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of writing for the NYT.

In only 30 minutes, find out how you can get closer to your own "How I got into the New York Times" story.

Instant access. Keep forever. Only $9.

Think the New York Times is too advanced or fancy for you? So did I!

But with one cold pitch, I got to write about my favorite TV show (and share a story about bursting into tears over a comedy episode) in my favorite publication.

Is it easy to get into the New York Times? No.

But it's not as hard you think (and they do way more than hard-hitting journalism and Modern Love essays).

Find out how your creative ideas could fit perfectly into the pages of the New York Times.

You're invited to the...

Getting Into the New York Times Workshop

A mini-video course and pdf guidebook. Instant access. Keep forever. Only $9.

The workshop includes...

See the pitch that got me into the New York Times, the pitches that didn't make the cut, and how I got a yes and a no on the same pitch!

Find out what it's like working with a Times editor, the rewrite process, what I got paid, and how long it took to get from pitch to print to payout.

Get creative-friendly New York Times column recommendations with editor contact info. Just come up with an idea and send the pitch (no Google "what is the editors email" rabbit hole required)

Pitch prompts and journaling pages to get you closer to your own "how I got into the New York Times" story. The pdf is fully fillable, so write right into the the download.

Hello, I'm Amber Petty

I've been a freelance writer for 7 years and written for the New York Times, Parade, MTV, IFC, Greatist, Thrillist, and Snooki's blog (jealous?).

Over the past 2 years, I've helped hundreds of creatives get bylines in places like the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Insider, Vulture, Vox, Atlas Obscura, and lots more!

I started my freelance writing life like most people do, by spending 13 years acting in New York, doing lots of improv, and getting tired of auditioning for "woman disappointed by the scale" for Weight Watchers commercials.

My first writing job didn't happen till I was 31 and my training involved a musical theater degree and a knowledge of sketch comedy (it was so hard to handle all the money I was making. Oh wait, it was 0 money).

Basically, I had no experience yet I still made writing my full-time career.

Though my background involved articles like "Why Rocky IV is the best Rocky Movie" and "Most Ridiculous Eurovision Performances," I was still able to get into the New York Times. With one idea and a cold pitch to an editor who knew nothing about me.

Despite my photo in a very sparkly dress, I am not fancy. But you don't have to be fancy to be a working writer, even a working writer for the New York Times. All you need is an idea, some creativity, and the willingness to pitch the biggest paper in the US.

This workshop helps you do exactly that.

FAQ

Right now! You get instant access to a complete pdf guide with fillable journal pages and a mini-video course to give even more background to my experience writing a freelance piece for the New York Times. Watch it right now or a month for now, you'll keep the videos and downloads forever!

Yes! Before she worked with me, a student pitched an essay to the New York Times and it was published. It was her first piece ever! Sadly, that's not the norm, but it has happened. Seeing real-life pitches, getting editor contact information, and learning about sections of the Times that are more creative friendly will be helpful for all your future pitches (even if you never write for the New York Times).

Yes! The Times works with writers from all over the world, so this info is applicable for all writers.

No! I can't guarantee that, sadly. But, this will make the process of pitching the Times a lot easier and more attainable.

No, not for this $9 workshop.

Some happy words from former students...

"You're so freakin' awesome Amber. I am beyond grateful for you doing these courses."
Tiffany 
"Amber changed my freakin’ life…and I’m not a person who says that sort of thing lightly. Whatever magic Amber has in her writing exercises and dulcet voice nudged me toward putting pen to paper until I was actually getting published in a bunch of online magazines, which eventually led to my nabbing of a full-time writing gig (a gig I ALSO found through Amber). Amber is the only semi-precious rock I believe in!"
Joan
"I’ve gotten pieces published in online journals, Amber has me thinking I can get paid!"
Ruth

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Getting Into the New York Times Workshop
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