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 gift giving skills as a child.

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

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A podcast to help you write more, worry less, and share your work with the world.

Hosted by writer Amber Petty (New York Times, Greatist, Bustle, Snooki's blog - jealous?), this show comes in two parts:

Mondays: 5-Minute Writing Exercise (you'll be shocked how much you can do in 5 minutes)
Fridays: Find Out (answers to listener questions, writing advice from years of experience, and ways to actively put your work out there)

Whether you're a freelance writer, a copywriter who wants to do more than figure out new ways to say "Buy Now", or a person who's always wanted to write but never gave it a shot, this show is for you! Each week, you'll write a little, gain a little confidence, and add new tools to your writing tool belt.

A writing tool belt is probably just a pen and a backup charger for your laptop, but you know I mean.

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

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