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Amber Petty

Los Angeles
As seen in: Medium, The New York Times, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Aol, Cruel Summer Book Club (Podcast), Good Food, Bustle, SYFY, Thrillist and
Covers:  Entertainment, Lifestyle, History, Food and Drinks
Doesn't Cover: Sex advice, technology, quantum physics
Writer for Bustle, sometimes Thrillist and I do VO for Jimmy Buffett on Sirius XM

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Amber Petty is a freelance writer in Los Angeles who writes for Thrillist, Bustle, Elite Daily and many more. If you want lists about weird movie facts or the best beauty products to buy on Amazon, you've come to the right profile.

Amber Petty’s Journalist Portfolio

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A New Yorker's Guide to Los Angeles

A New Yorker's Guide to Los Angeles

When you first arrive in LA from New York City, you fall in love with the sunshine and the fact that the city…

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Uber is Redefining the Bar Crawl

Uber is Redefining the Bar Crawl

The days of the bar crawl are behind us. From now on it's the bar caravan, thanks to a ride-sharing app that …

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21 Bizarre But Brilliant Products That Fix Chafing & Other Embarrassing Hot Weather Problems

21 Bizarre But Brilliant Products That Fix Chafing & Other Embarrassing Hot Weather Problems

Oh, summer! A time of sunshine, vacation, and - if you're me - constant sweating. If there was a competition …

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The 12 Best Plus Size Tights That Won't Slip Down

The 12 Best Plus Size Tights That Won't Slip Down

Typically, I'm not the most adventurous with my style, but I am, without a doubt, the Lady Gaga of tights. If…

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36 Insanely Clever Products That Are Going Viral

36 Insanely Clever Products That Are Going Viral

Normally, I'm the kind of person who gets behind a trend about five years after everybody else does - which i…

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13 Genius Inventions That People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Will Love

13 Genius Inventions That People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Will Love

Whether you can't fall asleep, wake up frequently, or have trouble quieting your thoughts long enough to rest…

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Articles

Pitching 101 — A Certified Guide

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By Amber Petty
| The Forever Workshop
Hey friends, It’s a new Wednesday which means a new workshop, and this weeks is special because we’re trying out a video format! #brave. (And if video isn’t your thing, Jo has lovingly created a cheat sheet of key takeaways below.) Writers who want to get their articles and personal essays published in top tier places like The New York Times, HuffPost, Business Insider, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal.
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The Real Reasons Last Man Standing Was Canceled

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By Amber Petty
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
As the broadcast networks announced their slate of pickups and cancellations for the upcoming season in 2017, viewers and pundits received a number of surprises — but the biggest came from ABC. Even though the Tim Allen show Last Man Standing ended the year as the network's second highest-rated comedy, execs decided to cancel the Home Improvement star's sitcom after six seasons. On the surface, the decision might seem somewhat confusing.
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Your FREE gift: 142 of my favorite resources for freelancers ūüéĀ

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By Jillian Anthony Verified, Amber Petty
| Cruel Summer Book Club (Podcast)
Hi everyone! The list includes the useful websites, job boards, tips, courses, newsletters, podcasts, books and much more that I‚Äôve been collecting for 13+ years as a writer, editor, podcaster, and businesswoman. Inside, you‚Äôll find links for writing, pitching, freelancing, podcasting, design, finances, interviewing, productivity, creating a business ‚ÄĒ and everything else you may need for your creative path.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

BitterEmpire.com

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Oh so long ago, I once used the ancient machine. I was a kid, but it seemed like a pretty cool piece of technology at the time.

How is social media changing news?

You can hear all sides of the story instantly, but erroneous facts can spread like wildfire. Also, we have to hear every whim Trump.