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Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle
Estelle Erasmus
Active
· Publishes weekly
Key Metrics
Episodes
196
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.9 / 5
64 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 7 days
Avg Length
33m
Per episode
Latest
Jun 11, 2026
Active
About the Show
Winner of the 2026 American Writing Award for Podcast of the Year (Business), Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle is an award-winning podcast featuring candid conversations with bestselling authors, literary agents, editors, and publishing insiders about writing craft, memoir, publishing, platform-building, and getting noticed.
Hosted and curated by Estelle Erasmus, TEDx speaker, NYU writing professor, former magazine editor-in-chief, and author of Writing That Gets Noticed, the show delivers practical strategies, publishing insight, and creative inspiration for writers at every stage.
Whether you're pitching essays, shaping a memoir, building your platform, or pursuing a book deal, you'll find actionable advice, coaching insights, and behind-the-scenes industry conversations to help move your writing career forward.
Learn more at EstelleErasmus.com and subscribe to Estelle's newsletter at Estelle's Substack: https://estelleserasmus.substack.com
Partnership & Audience Signals
Guest Interviews
Regularly hosts outside guests
Established Catalog
196 episodes — long track record
Production & Distribution
Active Since
Sep 23, 2022
Consistency
100%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.pdrl.fm
Episodes
Transcript
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