Publishing

I Received a “Buy This Book” Review from Publisher’s Weekly

Hi everyone, I might have buried the lede in my last post, so I want to move this front and center.… Read More

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.… Read More

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

Hi everyone, I am so excited to share that WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published is available for pre-order!… Read More

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.… Read More

Breaking Down Pitches and Some Updates

First an update: My free Editor-on-Call Event in collaboration with NYU has a new date Thursday, March 2nd at 12:30-1:30 pm.… Read More

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

Editor on Call: Tips from A New York Times Editor to Get You Published Julia Calderone and Estelle Erasmus will discuss what it takes to pitch, submit and get published!… Read More

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

Hi everyone, It’s been a busy time since Sherry Paprocki and I launched Freelance Writing Direct last month. Our latest episode is a topic that so many of you can relate to—What to Reveal and How to Conceal!… Read More

My New York Times Article “How to Bullyproof Your Child” Went Viral

Me and my daughter a couple of years ago. Hi everyone, and welcome to my new subscribers, It has been a whirlwind two weeks.… Read More