Live Workshop
Thursday March 28th
Noon PT/ 3pm ET/ 7pm GMT
Want to see your name in a cool publication?
You're just a pitch away!
Find out what stories are selling right now, 3 things editors love in a pitch (and a couple things to avoid), and start your first (or next) pitch in class.
All for the wonderful price of FREE!
“I wasn't expecting to feel so empowered by the workshop, but it really helped lift my confidence and shake off my severe imposter syndrome.” -Alex McHale
“This workshop helped me so much! I was able to get over my roadblocks. I realized that I had so many story ideas and found many outlets that I could possibly pitch to simply because I was encouraged by Amber to think differently about writing and the time I had for it.” - Jaclyn Roessel
In this 60 Minute Workshop, you’ll find out…
- Types of ideas editors are looking for (spoiler: it doesn’t have to be the “greatest thing ever,” it could be about canned wines or Footloose and still sell
- How to format a pitch (and how to avoid editor pet peeves)
- Real editor pitch requests (so you can write it up during the workshop and pitch before the class is over)
- Time to start your pitch in class (just show up, keep typing, and you’ll have something to send)
- A resource with over 250 paying places that take pitches (that you can keep forever)
- A recording of the workshop - Whether Steven Spielberg calls to hire you for a new screenplay or your kid decides to throw up everywhere, if something comes up, you’ll get a recording of the workshop. That way you can write along in your own time.
Here's what other happy students said about previous workshops...
“This workshop helped me start a piece I’d been thinking about starting for months. I loved the exercises and having the support of the group. Amber’s kind, down to earth approach alleviated any anxiety I felt about producing work.” - Elizabeth Reynolds
“I loved Amber’s gentle, kind, but matter-of-fact energy-- I felt like I was getting writing advice from someone who's been in the world of freelance writing and has a lot of wisdom to pass on. It felt more practical than other freelance writing advice I've had and I love that she gave feedback on everyone’s work.”
- Kelsey O’Brien
“Because of her wonderful encouragement, Amber inspired me to pitch a story to Insider about how my husband and I became AirBnB superhosts. Based on her advice, I didn't overthink it and sent it off. The editor wrote back immediately with interest and I just signed the contract!”
- Hilary Hattenbach
Students sold stories to Insider, Scary Mommy, Huffington Post, and more - from pitches that started at my free workshop.
Ready for your next byline?
Wait, who's teaching this?
Hello, my name is Amber Petty and 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?).
Plus, I help creatives get into freelance writing and my students have appeared in Vulture, Vox, Insider, Huffington Post, Polygon, McSweeney’s, and a whole ton more. Over the past 3 years, I've worked with over 1000 students and helped hundreds get their first bylines.
Have a question about the workshop?
Email Amber@AmberPetty.com and I'll answer anything!
