writing

A View From the Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop

Estelle Erasmus covers her experience at the Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop where she taught a Micro Memoir generative workshop.…

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What I Learned During My Book Launch Week for Writing That Gets Noticed To Help You With Yours

Writing That Gets Noticed had its launch week this past Wednesday (June 13th) (yay) and I wanted to share some of the steps I’ve taken to get the word out that have worked.…

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#35 Flying High with Storyteller Ann Hood

I have been a fan of storyteller and prolific Modern Love writer, Ann Hood for forever. I loved chatting with her about her work, her life and her craft.…

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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.…

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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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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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My Tiny Love Story Is In The New York Times And Other Highlights

Welcome to all my new readers! I’m so excited to connect with you here. I have a lot to share. There has been much movement, not only for me but for my students (I will share about them below and in another post, and I’m always so proud of what they are achieving in and out of my classes).…

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I Had 2 Articles In The New York Times This Summer

Hello to all my new readers and writing students! I imagine many of you are joining me here from my NYU classes (Writing Parenthood, Writing Midlife & Beyond, Writing Health and Beauty and a Journalism class for high school students) and Writer’s Digest classes (I teach three classes, including on Pitching, Getting Started in Writing and Personal Essay Writing).…

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