Estelle Erasmus/Writing That Gets Noticed

Fern muses on the war; books & publishing; Israel & Jews; memoir & lit agenting; Covid & health; $5/day travel & quirky retirement; work-life balance & homeschooling; and all things writing, especially if funny.

Get updates and background information about my memoir, The One Who Loves You: A Memoir of Growing up Biracial in a Black and White World

A newsletter with tips and tricks for getting a yes

I tell it like it is, sharing my innermost thoughts on books and life, so we can all connect. I'm a HUGE book lover. I host podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, founded a publishing house, own an indie bookstore, and am an author. Convinced?!

writerly shenanigans, musings, and tips

writing, ceramics, occasional horse content, and a lot of feelings

Twice-weekly non-ramblings for writers, parents, and former children - many seeking publication and/or trauma survivors.

A newsletter about writing & other things that make this life dear—from the poet, not the dame

Funny stuff and writing tips from humorist, author, and professional snack-getter Julie Vick.

Essayist, journalist, and erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel shares her writing tips, book recommendations, and her insights into love, relationships, and culture.

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Financial Wellness Strategies so we can all live our best grownup lives

Inspiration & advice for writers committed to making the world a more interesting place, one story at a time.

A daily email sharing Aly's current assignments, recently published pieces, and industry commentary. This newsletter also includes media and PR job leads, productivity tips, personal family recipes, and much more.

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

The symbolic, the mythic, the archetypal. How it all weaves into the earthbound.

A monthly dose of joy, good things, creativity prompts, and gratitude.

Where skepticism meets nuance

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

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