I first learned about Minna Dubin when she wrote the first of two viral articles on Mom Rage for the New York Times. When I heard her book was coming out, I knew I wanted to interview Minna for Freelance Writing Direct about this so-important, yet, still controversial topic.

In this episode

• What Mom Rage is and why this topic is relevant [2:06]
• Why Minna decided to write about this parenting topic [2:54]
• Writing about a controversial topic and feminist values [22:32]
• Tips for pitching and creating scenes that resonate with readers [20:12]
• To see additional clips, please visit https://estelleserasmus.substack.com

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About Minna Dubin

Minna Dubin (she/her) is the author of MOM RAGE: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, Oprah Daily, The Times Sunday Magazine, Salon, Lit Hub, Parents, Romper, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of an artist enrichment grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. As a leading feminist voice on mom rage, Minnahas appeared on MSNBC, Good Morning America, The Tamron Hall Show, the BBC and NPR. She lives in Berkeley, CA with her husband, two kids, and no pets because enough is enough.

Connect with Minna

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Connect with Estelle

Her website: (sign up for her newsletter and receive her pitching guide).
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New Interviews

I was also interviewed on a radio program CapeTalk for my piece on postpartum rage in Parent’s Magazine. Here is the link to the radio program.

I was also interviewed for the podcast Writers’ Voices: Estelle Erasmus Gives Great Advice in Writing That Gets Noticed

Writing

Don’t miss my announcement that Writing That Gets Noticed is now a Journalism Course at NYU for the Journalism Certificate.

Don’t miss my latest substack issue called Beyond Craft to Publishing Confidential where I offer an extended version of my podcast interview with Kathleen Schmidt of Publishing Confidential for paid subscribers.

Mentoring

I’m so honored to be a part of the Season 19 AWP Writer to Writer Mentor program. My mentee is the talented Leslie Stonebraker.

I am also a 30 minute mentor for Women’s Media Group.

Estelle’s Podcast Appearances for Writing That Gets Noticed

• Writers’ Voices with Monica and Caroline: Estelle Erasmus Gives Great Advice in Writing That Gets Noticed
• The Avid Reader on Writing That Gets Noticed in a conversation with Sam Hankin
• Simply Write with Polly Campbell Editor, Author, Teacher Estelle Erasmus Talks Pitching and  Publishing
• The EmPOWERed Half Hour: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, and Get Published with Award-Winning Journalist, Estelle S. Erasmus
• Dr.Sheryl Ziegler’s Pod Couch Writing To Find Your Voice
• Legacy Launch Pad with Anna David talking about Getting Articles Published and Landing An Agent
• Wellness for Financial Grownups with Bobbi Rebell talking about How to Get Paid for Jobs You Do (And Sometimes Do) for Free with Author Estelle Erasmus
• The Mom & Podcast Career Pauses, Pivots and Parlaying Your Skill Sets
• Financially Well-Off From Careers to Publication: A Guide to Writing Success 
• Real Women’s Work Podcast: Writer, Writing Coach, Author of Writing That Gets Noticed