Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle: Conversations with authors, journalists, agents, novelists, memoirists, niche writers, publishers, writing teachers, assigning editors and media experts.
Estelle Erasmus
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 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 LinkedIn
Winner of 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 LinkedIn
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Sep 23, 2022 • 1min
Welcome to the Freelance Writing Direct podcast
Welcome to the Freelance Writing Direct podcast. Join Estelle Erasmus and Sherry Paprocki every week as they share short, sound bite filled podcasts, covering everything that the creative writer, freelance writer, and author needs to know to move forward in their creativity and career. Estelle and Sherry will share how the sauce is made, with tips and tricks to give you a leg up in the marketplace. The podcast will also feature interviews with authors and writers who are generous with their own advice. The pair will also share advice from their combined 45+ years of experience in publishing as editors, writers, authors, and speakers. Throughout the episodes, Estelle and Sherry will evolve with the audience, as they listen to their guests, share pitches and essays, and offer writing and career prompts. It's time to build your craft with Freelance Writing Direct. Estelle and Sherry can't wait to read what you will be writing. Connect with the hosts: Estelle: https://estelleserasmus.com Sherry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrybeckpaprocki/
