Freelance Writing Direct chats with Author, Vanessa Hua about her new novel Coyoteland, writing multiple characters with multiple POVs, finding the tension in scenes, braiding in a character’s wants, showing the humanity in people and more.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus chats with author Jacque Gorelick about her memoir Map of a Heart and they cover how to braid timelines effectively, how to balance scene and reflection, and how to write about emotionally charged experiences without losing the reader, plus the challenges of writing about family estrangement, the visceral experience of reliving trauma on the page, and the importance of honoring truth while maintaining compassion.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus chats with Tia Levings about how she transformed her escape from Christian patriarchy into a gripping memoir, choosing the most powerful scenes and structuring the story for momentum and emotional impact.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus chats with Kerry Docherty about her memoir Selfish, writing with honesty, shaping a narrative, and what it means to put yourself first.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus chats with literary agent Sally Ekus about what makes a proposal stand out, why platform and positioning matter, how agents evaluate voice and marketability, what really happens behind the scenes of book deals and auctions, and how writers can stay competitive and authentic in today’s fast-moving publishing landscape.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus chats with Jennie Young, author of Burn the Haystack, about language, behavior, power dynamics, and communication patterns, and how to recognize what’s really being revealed by men on dating apps and in life..… Read More
Freelance Writing Direct chats with literary agent Regina Brooks about how publishing is shifting, what agents are really looking for, and how writers can build momentum in today’s marketplace.… Read More
She was taken hostage at 20 and didn’t tell the full story for decades. In this episode, Mimi Nichter shares with Freelance Writing Direct how she finally faced the past on the page, and what it takes to write about trauma with honesty, distance, and emotional depth.… Read More
Don’t give up on ghostwriting. Give up on outdated approaches. In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, I share what’s working now and how to position yourself for better clients and higher fees.… Read More
What is it really like to attend AWP? In this episode, Estelle Erasmus shares behind-the-scenes insights from moderating a standing-room-only panel along with practical tips for preparing, networking, and navigating the conference with confidence.… Read More
Freelance Writing Direct talks to author Blair Glaser about turning trauma into triumph, portraying depression honestly on the page, writing without journals, and finding the deeper thread that shapes a life story.… Read More
Freelance Writing Direct chats with Anna Rollins about what it takes to confront the beliefs that shaped you and transform that reckoning into a publishable memoir.… Read More
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