On Freelance Writing Direct, Sam Hiyate, President & CEO of The Rights Factory, breaks down what’s driving publishing today—from market trends to what agents (and Hollywood) want—revealing insights every writer should know.… Read More
Sari Botton joins Freelance Writing Direct for a conversation about why memoirs shine when they reveal the ordinary, how she found the right structure for her story, writing a fearless “vomit draft,” balancing honesty with protecting others, and building community through her Substack publications Oldster, Memoir Land, and Adventures in Journalism.… Read More
Jane Pratt joins Freelance Writing Direct for a conversation about breaking the rules of publishing and centering women’s voices, launching Sassy and why it struck a chord with a generation of teen girls, creating the groundbreaking “It Happened to Me” column, tackling taboo topics like abortion and birth control in a teen magazine, building community by jumping into the comments, moving from print to Substack and why it feels like her most authentic home, starting her new Controversial Books Only Book Club, and reflecting on a career spent making confessional storytelling both vital and irresistible.… Read More
In this week’s episode of Freelance Writing Direct, Estelle Erasmus shows you how to breathe new life into old drafts, pieces from defunct sites, and writing that’s been sitting in your files forever.… Read More
A year after its release, my book Writing That Gets Noticed was picked up by billion-dollar audiobook producer Dreamscape Media — and now it’s 75% off until September 5.… Read More
Going viral can be thrilling—and exhausting. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned from my own viral essays about protecting your energy and turning sudden attention into lasting opportunities.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus reports on what she heard at the 2025 U.S. Book Show and shares her own sharp insights on how the publishing industry is evolving.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus is joined by award-winning freelance writer Pamela M. McBride in this live coaching episode to explore how seasoned writers can make the shift into more personal storytelling, without sacrificing strategy.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus chats with podcaster and consultant Adam Schaeuble, host of Podcasting Business School, about how to boost your podcast’s discoverability, attract the right listeners, and position yourself as an expert—without needing a full rebrand.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus welcomes back author and podcast host of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, Bianca Marais for a deep dive into crafting curiosity-driven fiction, interactive storytelling, and multi-POV magic.… Read More
Estelle Erasmus chats with Inkwell’s Maria Whelan about the stories that stop her in her tracks, what makes a book proposal stand out, and how she decides which projects to take on.… Read More
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