Estelle Erasmus

Thank you to @electricliterature.com for sharing my recommendations on memoirs that I wish I'd read while going through my own dating dilemmas decades ago.

#138 Making Memoir Peculiar — and Propulsive Featuring Dinty W. Moore - Estelle Erasmus Estelle Erasmus chats with celebrated writer, author, and teacher Dinty W. Moore about why the peculiar often makes the most powerful material when it comes to memoir.

What if your memoir doesn't fit the usual mold? Some thoughts from my interview with @estelleserasmus.bsky.social on embracing “peculiar writing,” voice over plot, the power of research, and more.
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#137 Writing Through Rupture: Finding Belonging After Loss with Casey Mulligan Walsh - Estelle Erasmus Estelle Erasmus chats with Casey Mulligan Walsh about how loss and the search for home informs her writing.

This conversation with the gifted writing teacher and fabulous human @estelleserasmus.bsky.social was everything a writer could hope for.

We discuss writing about grief and healing and true belonging. I hope you’ll give it a listen (or watch on YouTube)!

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How to Get Noticed in Your Writing and Beyond | Estelle Erasmus | TEDxBostonCollege YouTube video by TEDx Talks

#writingcommunity If you're looking for a quick 15-minute boost of inspo, try this TEDx talk by @estelleserasmus.bsky.social, which shares great insights into how to get your storytelling noticed. I love when writers turn little moments into big lessons like this.

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Who are you calling ‘Grandma’? - The Boston Globe I have a grandchild, so apparently I am expected to reinvent myself with a cool grandma name.

So happy to see my friend and student @carpoolgoddess.bsky.social fabulous and humorous piece on grandmothers in The Boston Globe. Brava! (Gift Link) www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/21/o...

I wrote about my publishing predictions for 2025 and what writers need to think about.
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I wrote about my publishing predictions for 2025 and what writers need to think about.
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Lessons From a Babysitter With a Restless Spirit She was my mom’s worst nightmare, but she taught me how I wanted to parent my daughter decades later

So happy to be up on @nextavenue.bsky.social with an essay about a babysitter from childhood who made such an impact on me that the experience informed how I parent my daughter. www.nextavenue.org/lessons-from...

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I published her years ago when I worked at American Woman magazine. I think it was a guide to sex.

Lessons From a Babysitter With a Restless Spirit She was my mom’s worst nightmare, but she taught me how I wanted to parent my daughter decades later

So happy to be up on @nextavenue.bsky.social with an essay about a babysitter from childhood who made such an impact on me that the experience informed how I parent my daughter. www.nextavenue.org/lessons-from...

Debunking the Myths of Writing You read it so it must be true... not so fast my friends.

Should you write every day? What about social media? Covering what really makes sense and why! And yes, I talk about @bsky.app

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My latest episode is with The Abigail Thomas and we cover aging, ambition, beauty and of course, writing. Always writing.

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Loved doing this coaching episode with Deborah Copperud! Do you want to be on a coaching episode? Email me! Info in post.

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Loved doing this coaching episode with Deborah Copperud! Do you want to be on a coaching episode? Email me! Info in post.

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Love this! Thank you Mimi!

Loved talking with @estelleserasmus.bsky.social about EXIT INTERVIEW, writing memoir in the present tense, and why I hate hearing people apologize for having big ambitions.

My Mental Health Drastically Improved When I Stopped Posting on Social Media How I'm moving past being online every waking moment and finding peace in my offline life

It’s been almost 7 months since I wrote this essay about quiet quitting most social media for the sake of my mental health. Clearly, I’m back, but I’m thankfully in a much better place. I’m now a mom and a caregiver so I have to use my time more wisely. opensecretsmag.substack.com/p/quitting-s...

Hi. Am I in the pack? Trying to figure out the site!

#113 Writing With Ambition Featuring Kristi Coulter - Estelle Erasmus Estelle Erasmus speaks with author, Kristi Coulter on writing memoir, choosing a tense, what to leave out (and in), how to imbue humor into your work, the difference between scene and summary and more...

Ambition is NOT a dirty word. Here I speak with @kristicoulter.bsky.social author of EXIT INTERVIEW: The Life & Death of My Ambitious Career and we discuss a lot including why you might want to write in present tense, as Kristi did.
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Exploring Biblical Tales Through a Feminist Lens Featuring Sally Wiener Grotta Sally Wiener Grotta is an award-winning writer, photographer and speaker. Her two most recent books are Of Being Woman, a collection of feminist science fiction (NobleFusion Press) and Daughters of Eve, an essay-based discussion & journaling workbook which mines the tales of biblical matriarchs to explore modern lives, concerns and crises (Bayit Publishing). As a journalist, Sally has traveled on assignment throughout the world, to all the continents, plus many remote islands, covering a wide diversity of cultures and traditions. Sally’s far-ranging experiences flavor her stories and presentations with a sense of wonder, appreciation for human potential and a healthy dose of common sense. Her American Hands narrative photographic project featuring traditional tradespeople (blacksmiths, weavers, spinners, glassblowers, bookbinders, etc.) has received dozens of grants, and the exhibition has been seen in person by over 300,000 people. Sally is co-curator of Galactic Philadelphia Salon reading series, and a member of The Authors Guild and SFWA. How Sally became an accidental biblical student Fighting against the patriarchy with writing The deep roots in female friendships Structuring a discussion workbook designed for self reflection and book clubs Helping people put themselves into the story and making readers your collaborators Writing essays for the book with a personal touch How she decided to pick her characters and aligned them with the modules in her book The must-have writing pledge (and process) for workshops Connect with Sally: Website: https://sallywienergrotta.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SallyWienerGrotta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SallyWGrotta YouTube: https://YouTube.com/SallyWienerGrotta BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sallywienergrotta.bsky.social Connect with Estelle: ​​FREE PITCHING GUIDE: Find out more about this episode at https://estelleserasmus.com/podcast. You also get a free pitching guide if you sign up for her newsletter. Sign up for Estelle’s Personal Essay Class for Writer’s Digest https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/writing-the-personal-essay-101-fundamentals See Estelle’s latest blog post with news https://estelleserasmus.com/a-few-pieces-of-exciting-news/ Get Her Book Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published: https://rb.gy/5ihwp0 Pre-Order Her Audiobook: https://shorturl.at/4uG2P Sign up for her Substack https://estelleserasmus.substack.com (with craft advice and writing opportunities). Paid subscribers receive opportunities for pitch reviews, plus bonus clips from Freelance Writing Direct guests Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EstelleSErasmus TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@EstelleSErasmus Estelle’s Latest Articles I’m Learning to Listen in New Ways (Shondaland) https://www.shondaland.com/live/family/a46102451/im-learning-to-listen-in-new-ways/ What to Do PreLaunch to Get Your Book Noticed (Writer’s Digest) https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/what-to-do-pre-launch-to-get-your-book-noticed How to Resist the Temptation of AI When Writing (Wired) https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-resist-ai-temptation-writing/

I had a blast w @estelleserasmus.bsky.social when she interviewed me for her podcast about my new book "Daughters of Eve." And watching the published video today, I'm energized all over again by the easy flow of ideas that comes when a friendship is reignited.
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Thank you so much! I haven’t been on here in a while! Send me the piece and I’ll share it!

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@estelleserasmus.bsky.social I just shared info on your webinar and how you helped me with a pitch that I sold to AARP magazine.

I am leading a pitching lunch and learn for WMG on August 8th where I’ll share my best strategies. Register now!

‎Freelance Writing Direct on Apple Podcasts ‎Business · 2023

I have podcast episodes of Freelance Writing Direct with ASSIGNING EDITORS Noah Michelson, HuffPost Personal, Alan Henry, WIRED and another great editor coming soon. You can learn for FREE what they are looking for in terms of essays and articles!

Come see me. I will be leading 2 sessions on Saturday.
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I will be leading 2 sessions on Saturday: making your mark with a micro memoir & pitching and titling your work so it gets noticed.
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I am leading a pitching webinar for Writer’s Digest on July 20th. Bring your pitch for an essay or article or just watch me assess and analyze other people’s pitches. I’ll also share my best tips and tricks on how not to get ghosted by an editor.