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Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning, widely-published journalist, writing/editing coach and former magazine editor-in-chief. She teaches at NYU and for Writer's Digest. Her website is https://estelleserasmus.com/ and her twitter and instagram is @EstelleSErasmus

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Don’t Sell Yourself Out for a Byline

May 18, 2020 Estelle Leave a comment

By Estelle Erasmus

Pen for editing — Edit your intention before you hit send.

As an adjunct professor for New York University's College of Liberal Arts School of Professional Studies, and as a widely published writing coach and ongoing guest editor for Narratively, I want to say something important: I am getting … Continue Reading ››

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The New York Times, Awards, and article pitch tips

May 6, 2020 Estelle Leave a comment

First of all, welcome to my new subscribers. It's great to have you here. You can also follow me on Twitter, Instagram and on my professional Facebook page.

I wanted to share some news:

I had my latest (3rd) parenting article published in The New York Times today.

It is all about … Continue Reading ››

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It’s 2020: i’m teaching writing parenthood at NYU

February 6, 2020 Estelle 1 Comment

Hi. It's been a while. I've had a very busy winter since I last posted here. We had so much fun traveling with family (in from Australia) to Vail, Colorado. Truly, it was magical.

How gorgeous and magical is this ice sculpture exhibit in Vail Village?

I needed the break after the busy … Continue Reading ››