Archive - Estelle Erasmus/Writing That Gets Noticed

Stop Counting Words. Start Shaping Your Story — and a Bonus for Paid Subscribers

Momentum—not more—is what moves your writing forward. Let’s bust the myth that’s holding you back.

May 26 •

Estelle Erasmus

I Took To the TEDx Stage for a Talk — Here's What I Shared That You Can Use, Too

The truth about getting Noticed — on the page and in life: Writing, red pens, and saying what matters

May 3 •

Estelle Erasmus

April 2025

How to Get Published in Cosmopolitan or Seventeen

A summary of the latest event in my Editor-on-Call series

Apr 23 •

Estelle Erasmus

March 2025

Why Your Memoir Title Matters More Than You Think (and How to Nail It)

Confessions of a Title Queen (And How You Can Rule, Too)

Mar 28 •

Estelle Erasmus

5 Hard Truths About Essay Writing

What You Need to Know in Today’s Tough Publishing Landscape—Plus Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Mar 1 •

Estelle Erasmus

January 2025

My Predictions for Publishing for 2025

What you need to know to move forward with your writing this year, because it's a turbulent time in the industry.

Jan 10 •

Estelle Erasmus

December 2024

Debunking the Myths of Writing

You read it so it must be true... not so fast my friends.

Dec 4, 2024 •

Estelle Erasmus

October 2024

Let's Tally Those Tantalizing Titles

We can discuss what is difficult to do for so many.

Oct 25, 2024 •

Estelle Erasmus

September 2024

How to Pitch The Cut. Advice, Ideas and Examples for Writing Essays and Articles from My NYU Editor-on-Call Event

If you want to get published there, make sure you read this for optimum intel

Sep 20, 2024 •

Estelle Erasmus

August 2024

Weekend Thread: Get An Estelle's Edge

Dip into my wisdom about all things publishing in this new feature.

Aug 23, 2024 •

Estelle Erasmus

July 2024

If You are Writing a Micro Memoir What You Need to Know

Don't put it down on paper till you understand the premise.

Jul 25, 2024 •

Estelle Erasmus

If You Are Thinking of Doing an Audiobook

Mine is coming out next month. Here is the long saga of how it came to fruition and some advice.

Jul 16, 2024 •

Estelle Erasmus

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