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Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle: Conversations with authors, journalists, agents, novelists, memoirists, niche writers, publishers, writing teachers, assigning editors and media experts.

Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle: Conversations with authors, journalists, agents, novelists, memoirists, niche writers, publishers, writing teachers, assigning editors and media experts.

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Want to get published or land a book deal? Join TEDx speaker and author Estelle Erasmus for smart writing tips, publishing insights, and behind-the-scenes advice for fiction writers, memoirists, and authors at every stage. Winner of the 2026 Podcast of the Year (Business) and the 2025 Podcast of the Year (Education) from the American Writing Awards, Freelance Writing Direct is your go-to podcast for writing tips, publishing advice, and insider strategies to help you get published—whether in essays, memoir, fiction, books, or journalism. Hosted by Estelle Erasmus—award-winning journalist, TEDx speaker, NYU writing professor, and author of Writing That Gets Noticed (named a "Best Book for Writers" by Poets & Writers)—this show blends writing craft, career strategy, and behind-the-scenes publishing insight. Each week, Estelle shares short, practical episodes full of: Writing tips for essays, memoir, and books Pitch strategies that get editors' attention Publishing advice from agents and bestselling authors Solo episodes, coaching episodes and candid conversations with industry insiders Whether you're just starting your freelance writing journey or aiming for your next book deal, you'll find actionable tools, story prompts, and the momentum you need to grow your writing career. Listeners often ask: *How do I get published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, or WIRED? *What writing tips will make my voice stand out? *How do I find an agent or land a book deal? *What do editors actually want? *How do I shape my personal story for publication? You're in the right place. It's time to elevate your writing—with Freelance Writing Direct. 🎙️ About Estelle Erasmus Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist, TEDx speaker, and author of Writing That Gets Noticed. She's a Contributing Editor for Writer's Digest, an adjunct writing professor at NYU, and the former editor-in-chief of five national magazines. Estelle's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, WIRED, AARP, Next Avenue, and The Independent, among 150+ other outlets. She is also the host of Freelance Writing Direct, named the 2025 Podcast of the Year in the Education category by the American Writing Awards. Learn more: estelleserasmus.com Newsletter: estelleserasmus.substack.com Social: @EstelleSErasmus on Instagram, X, Threads, and LinkedIn2022 Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • #185 The Rise of Authorpreneurship with Literary Agent Regina Brooks

    #185 The Rise of Authorpreneurship with Literary Agent Regina Brooks
    Apr 2 2026
    What does the rise of authorpreneurship mean for writers today? In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, Estelle Erasmus sits down with Regina Brooks, founder and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency and president of the Association of American Literary Agents, to explore how publishing is shifting and what writers need to understand now. From what agents look for in submissions to how platform, AI, and direct-to-consumer models are reshaping the industry, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at how writers can move beyond simply writing a book to building a sustainable writing career. Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_luHYAPHp4&t=131s About Regina Regina Brooks is the founder and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency, where she represents award-winning and bestselling authors and illustrators whose work has earned honors such as the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and the NAACP Image Awards. She also serves as President of the Association of American Literary Agents and is co-founder of the People of Publishing Conference in New York, helping lead industry conversations about rights, technology, and professional development across the publishing ecosystem. Regina brings a deep respect for the creative process and a sharp instinct for helping writers bring powerful ideas into the world. Connect with Regina Serendipity Literary Agency: https://www.serendipitylit.com/our_team/regina-brooks/ Regina Brooks' book: You Should Really Write a Book: How to Write, Sell, and Market Your Memoir https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312609344/youshouldreallywriteabook/ Don't miss episode #184 From Silence to Story: Writing a Hostage Memoir 50 Years Later https://estelleserasmus.com/184-from-silence-to-story-writing-a-hostage-memoir-50-years-later/ And find the free resource guide from the panel I moderated at AWP: https://estelleserasmus.com/teaching-speaking/awp-2026-writing-and-publishing-resources/ Get More From Estelle Erasmus • Free NYU "Editor on Call" Event Join Estelle Erasmus and the editor-in-chief of PROVOKED on April 22 from 12:30–1:30 PM EDT to learn how to pitch and publish your work. Register here: https://events.nyu.edu/event/384509-editor-on-call-ready-to-pitch-publish-and-g • Private Small-Group Memoir Class Next 6-week session begins September 2026. (May session is sold out). Email freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com for details. Recent Student Piece in The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/article/search-rescue-volunteer-missing-person-motherhood.html • Read & Subscribe Substack: NEW POST — Why Your Memoir Draft Still Feels Flat (And How to Fix It) https://estelleserasmus.substack.com/p/why-your-memoir-draft-still-feels • Newsletter Sign up at estelleserasmus.com for show updates and a free Pitching Guide. • Watch Estelle's TEDx Talk: How to Get Noticed in Your Writing and Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpcWmjpzSIQ • Book Writing That Gets Noticed — named a Poets & Writers "Best Book for Writers." https://www.amazon.com/Writing-That-Gets-Noticed-Storyteller/dp/1608688364 • Listen Freelance Writing Direct Podcast — 2026 and 2025 Podcast of the Year (American Writing Awards) https://estelleserasmus.com/podcast/ About Estelle Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist,TEDx Speaker, author of Writing That Gets Noticed, and host of Freelance Writing Direct. An adjunct professor at NYU, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, WIRED, PBS/Next Avenue, The Independent, and AARP The Magazine. She has served as editor-in-chief of five national magazines. Follow Estelle: • Instagram: @EstelleSErasmus https://instagram.com/EstelleSErasmus • TikTok: @EstelleSErasmus https://www.tiktok.com/@estelleserasmus • Twitter: @EstelleSErasmus https://x.com/EstelleSErasmus • BlueSky: @estelleserasmus.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/estelleserasmus.bsky.social
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  • #184 From Silence to Story: Writing a Hostage Memoir 50 Years Later with Mimi Nichter

    #184 From Silence to Story: Writing a Hostage Memoir 50 Years Later with Mimi Nichter
    Mar 26 2026
    What does it take to write about a life-altering trauma decades after it happened? In this episode, Estelle Erasmus chats with Mimi Nichter about the long arc from lived experience to the page, and what it means to revisit a moment of crisis with clarity. They talk about writing through memory, shaping a narrative around a defining event, and the emotional and craft challenges of telling a story that has festered inside for years, waiting to be heard. Mimi shares how she approached writing about being held hostage, why timing mattered, and how she transformed silence into story. In this episode, we discuss: Writing about trauma years laterHow distance shapes perspective on the page Structuring a memoir around a central event Balancing emotional truth with narrative controlWhat writers need to consider when revisiting difficult experiences Watch on YouTube About Mimi Mimi Nichter is an award-winning cultural anthropologist who studies core concerns in contemporary American society and global public health. She is a professor emerita of anthropology at the University of Arizona. Dr. Nichter is the author or coauthor of four anthropology-related books and the recipient of the Margaret Mead Award for writing that reaches a wide public audience. Her memoir, Hostage, was selected as a finalist for the Literary Award in Non-Fiction at the Tucson Festival of Books. Her essays have appeared in Newsweek, HuffPost, and Brevity. Connect with Mimi Website: https://www.miminichter.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mimi.nichter Instagram: https://instagram.com/miminichter Threads: https://www.threads.com/@miminichter Don't miss episode #183 Don't Give Up on Ghostwriting. What Pays and What's Still Dead. https://estelleserasmus.com/183-dont-give-up-on-ghostwriting-what-still-pays-and-whats-dead/ And find the free resource guide from the panel I moderated at AWP: https://estelleserasmus.com/teaching-speaking/awp-2026-writing-and-publishing-resources/ Get More From Estelle Erasmus • Free NYU "Editor on Call" Event Join Estelle Erasmus and the editor-in-chief of PROVOKED on April 22 from 12:30–1:30 PM EDT to learn how to pitch and publish your work. Register here: https://events.nyu.edu/event/384509-editor-on-call-ready-to-pitch-publish-and-g • Private Small-Group Memoir Class Next 6-week session begins September 2026. (May session is sold out). Email freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com for details. Recent Student Piece in The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/article/search-rescue-volunteer-missing-person-motherhood.html • Read & Subscribe Substack: NEW POST — Why Your Memoir Draft Still Feels Flat (And How to Fix It) https://estelleserasmus.substack.com/p/why-your-memoir-draft-still-feels • Newsletter Sign up at estelleserasmus.com for show updates and a free Pitching Guide. • Watch Estelle's TEDx Talk: How to Get Noticed in Your Writing and Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpcWmjpzSIQ • Book Writing That Gets Noticed — named a Poets & Writers "Best Book for Writers." https://www.amazon.com/Writing-That-Gets-Noticed-Storyteller/dp/1608688364 • Listen Freelance Writing Direct Podcast — 2026 and 2025 Podcast of the Year (American Writing Awards) https://estelleserasmus.com/podcast/ About Estelle Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist,TEDx Speaker, author of Writing That Gets Noticed, and host of Freelance Writing Direct. An adjunct professor at NYU, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, WIRED, PBS/Next Avenue, The Independent, and AARP The Magazine. She has served as editor-in-chief of five national magazines. Follow Estelle: • Instagram: @EstelleSErasmus https://instagram.com/EstelleSErasmus • TikTok: @EstelleSErasmus https://www.tiktok.com/@estelleserasmus • Twitter: @EstelleSErasmus https://x.com/EstelleSErasmus • BlueSky: @estelleserasmus.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/estelleserasmus.bsky.social
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  • #183 Don't Give Up on Ghostwriting. What Still Pays and What's Dead

    #183 Don't Give Up on Ghostwriting. What Still Pays and What's Dead
    Mar 19 2026

    Ghostwriting isn't dead. It's just napping. The smart writers know exactly where to wake it up.

    It can be one of the most lucrative paths for writers, but not all ghostwriting opportunities are created equal. In this solo episode, Estelle Erasmus reveals which ghostwriting gigs are thriving in 2026 and which ones are quietly disappearing.

    If you've ever been curious about ghostwriting (or you're already doing it and wondering about your future), this episode is essential listening. Estelle shares insider predictions about the market, explains why the "whisper network" matters more than you think, and breaks down exactly what it takes to land high-paying ghostwriting projects.

    In This Episode

    • The surprising truth about which ghostwriting clients are worth pursuing—and which aren't

    • Why AI is reshaping the ghostwriting landscape (and what this means for your income)

    • Two key organizations every ghostwriter should know about

    • The one skill that separates successful ghostwriters from everyone else

    • Real talk about ghostwriting earnings: what you can actually make

    • How to position yourself as the go-to ghostwriter (even if you're just starting out)

    Resources Mentioned

    Gotham Ghostwriters https://gothamghostwriters.com/

    Association of Ghostwriters https://associationofghostwriters.org/

    Jane Friedman's Newsletter https://janefriedman.com/

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g0DUVX2Xg_E

    Get More From Estelle Erasmus

    • Free NYU "Editor on Call" Event
    Join Estelle Erasmus and the editor-in-chief of PROVOKED on April 22 from 12:30–1:30 PM EDT to learn how to pitch and publish your work.
    Register here:
    https://events.nyu.edu/event/384509-editor-on-call-ready-to-pitch-publish-and-g

    • Private Small-Group Memoir Class
    Next 6-week session begins September 2026. (May session is sold out).
    Email freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com for details.

    • Read & Subscribe
    Substack: NEW POST — Why Your Memoir Draft Still Feels Flat (And How to Fix It)
    https://estelleserasmus.substack.com/p/why-your-memoir-draft-still-feels

    • Newsletter
    Sign up at estelleserasmus.com for show updates and a free Pitching Guide.

    • Watch
    Estelle's TEDx Talk: How to Get Noticed in Your Writing and Beyond
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpcWmjpzSIQ

    • Book
    Writing That Gets Noticed — named a Poets & Writers "Best Book for Writers."
    https://www.amazon.com/Writing-That-Gets-Noticed-Storyteller/dp/1608688364

    • Listen
    Freelance Writing Direct Podcast — 2026 and 2025 Podcast of the Year (American Writing Awards)
    https://estelleserasmus.com/podcast/

    About Estelle

    Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist,TEDx Speaker, author of Writing That Gets Noticed, and host of Freelance Writing Direct. An adjunct professor at NYU, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, WIRED, PBS/Next Avenue, The Independent, and AARP The Magazine. She has served as editor-in-chief of five national magazines.

    Follow Estelle:

    • Instagram: @EstelleSErasmus https://instagram.com/EstelleSErasmus

    • TikTok: @EstelleSErasmus https://www.tiktok.com/@estelleserasmus

    • Twitter: @EstelleSErasmus https://x.com/EstelleSErasmus

    • BlueSky: @estelleserasmus.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/estelleserasmus.bsky.social
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