Estelle

I’ve Joined Substack To Allow for Greater Interaction with You

Hi everyone, Well, as April starts, we are looking at beautiful weather here in the Northeast. I hope your part of the country or world is doing its part, too.…

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So Exciting! You Can Pre-Order Writing That Gets Noticed

My book Writing That Gets Noticed is available for pre-order now! What are you waiting for?…

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I’m Moderating a Panel at AWP

Hi everyone, This is my new headshot. What do you think? Lots of exciting news on the publishing front. I’ll start with the panel I’m moderating at AWP in Seattle, WA, called Through a Literary Lens: Craft Techniques to Get You Published in Mainstream Publications on Friday, March 10th from 12:10-1:25 pm.…

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Breaking Down Pitches and Some Updates

Our latest podcast episode breaks down pitches my students have submitted. Also an update on the next Editor-on-call webinar.…

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NEW DATE: March 2nd is the new date for Editor-on-Call with New York Times Editor, Julia Calderone

I have another free NYU webinar coming up where I’ll be in conversation with a New York Times editor.…

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A Recap of Editor-On-Call with Allison Klein

A recap of my free NYU Editor-on-Call event & WD “All About the Pitch” column with Allison Klein, Inspired Life editor, The Washington Post.…

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What to Reveal and How to Conceal on the Freelance Writing Direct Podcast

Our latest episode is a topic that so many of you can relate to—What to Reveal and How to Conceal!…

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In a Free Event October 27th I’m Speaking With Inspired Life Editor, Allison Klein

Join me in this live event only on October 27th.…

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Freelance Writing Direct is My New Podcast

I’m so excited to share the announcement that I have a podcast with my amazing friend and colleague (and former ASJA president) Sherry Beck Paprocki.…

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Micro Memoir: What You Need to Know

To go from blogger to freelance writer/memoirist can be a leap, but you can traverse the gap easily by writing Micro Memoir.…

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I’m Judging the Writer’s Digest Personal Essay Contest

If you want to write your story, there is no better time than now! I invite all my students and writing colleagues to submit their stories to the Writer’s Digest Personal Essay Contest.…

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I’m Writing a Book for New World Library

Hi everyone, It’s been a minute! I have some exciting news: I’m writing a book for New World Library that will be published in Spring 2023 (around my daughter’s 14th birthday)!…

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