Published in 2024
9 hours and 50 minutes
Estelle Erasmus, an award-winning journalist, writing coach, and in-demand speaker, has written for over 150 publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, HuffPost Personal, Good Housekeeping, and Writer’s Digest. She has been editor in chief of five national magazines and hosts the Freelance Writing Direct podcast. An adjunct instructor at NYU and frequent panelist for professional writing organizations, she lives in New Jersey.
What is this book about?
Successful essayist, columnist, writing instructor, and editor Estelle Erasmus will show you how to find your voice, write stellar pieces, and get published. In real-world, experience-based chapters, she coaches you to:
- mine your life for ideas and incubate those ideas
- choose the perfect format—essay, op-ed, feature article, and more
- research publications and follow editor etiquette
- craft a perfect pitch
- protect your psyche from rejection
- revise your work for maximum impact
- deliver what you promise, protect your work, and get paid
