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Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle

Estelle Erasmus

Booking Overview

An interview-led writing and publishing show featuring bestselling and award-winning authors, memoirists, journalists, editors, literary agents, and other publishing professionals, alongside occasional solo episodes from the host. Agencies could credibly pitch published authors with strong craft or book-platform expertise, literary agents and editors, accomplished journalists, and writing educators; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes prominent book-world guests with emerging professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 215

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 102 subscribers

Instagram: 4.4k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

estellesedge2022@gmail.com

freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com

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Host

Estelle Erasmus - Award-winning journalist, TEDx speaker, author of Writing That Gets Noticed, adjunct professor at NYU, and former editor-in-chief of five national magazines with a combined reach of 10 million read...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published or award-winning authors, memoirists, novelists, journalists, literary agents, editors, publishing professionals, and writing educators with concrete expertise in craft, pitching, publishing, or platform development.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling or critically recognized books, Literary awards, fellowships, or major writing honors, Senior editorial or publishing experience, Bylines in prominent national publications, Documented expertise in writing instruction, pitching, or author platform development

Recent Guest Discussions

Cinelle Barnes - Structuring Hybrid Travel And Medical Memoir, Layering Timelines And Motifs, Using Sensory Detail, And Finding Connections Among Disparate Elements Of A Life Story.

Steven Rowley - Writing Humor Through Character, Developing Long-term Relationships In Fiction, Organizing A Novel Around A Central Question, Writing Without A Detailed Outline, And Finding Creative Value In Later-life Experience.

Abigail Meyers - Building A Journalism Career, Crafting Stronger Pitches, Changing Reporting Specialties, Fact-checking Primary Sources, Avoiding Burnout, And Using Storytelling For Advocacy And Visibility.

Hyeseung Song - Structuring A Decades-spanning Memoir, Writing About Family, Identity, And Mental Health, Using Self-portraiture In Nonfiction, And Handling The Ethics Of Writing About Loved Ones.

Recent Topics

Writing, Publishing, Memoir, Freelance Writing, Author Platform

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle
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#214 Inside a Literary Agent's Approach to Nonfiction with Matthew Carnicelli

October 22, 2026

What makes a literary agent see potential in a book idea? And how do you turn that idea into a proposal that gets an editor's attention? In this episode of Freelance Writing Direct, I speak with literary agent and former editor Matthew Carnicelli about developing nonfiction books, writing effective queries, and finding the right publishing home for your work. Matthew shares why he loves working with an idea that isn't fully developed yet, what draws him to a memoir, and how he helps writers m...

#213 Before You Hire, Know What You Require: Book Publicity with Diana Daniele

October 15, 2026

One Quick Announcement! Join Me in NYC on October 21! I'm moderating a Women's Media Group panel, Memoir Plus: When Personal Stories Contain Multitudes, featuring Regina Brooks, Bethany Saltman, Laura Carney, and Hyeseung Song. It's at Penguin Random House in the Toni Morrison room, and two agents will be weighing in. We'll be talking about the many ways writers can expand the boundaries of memoir. I'd love to see you there! Register here for tickets. Now to our program: I loved chatting with...

#212 My Takeaways from the People of Publishing Conference 2026

October 08, 2026

What are publishing leaders talking about, and what can writers learn from those conversations? In this solo episode of Freelance Writing Direct, I share my takeaways from the 2026 AALA People of Publishing Conference in New York City, co-founded by Regina Brooks and Lynn Johnston. This event is sponsored and planned by the Association of American Literary Agents. From women's leadership to publishing trends and the possibilities of "memoir plus," the day offered plenty to think about as both...

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Frequently asked questions

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Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle
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How do I get in touch with Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle?

Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle is hosted by Estelle Erasmus. Its publicly listed emails are estellesedge2022@gmail.com and freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle?

The publicly listed emails for Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle: estellesedge2022@gmail.com and freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle have?

Podseeker estimates Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle?

Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published or award-winning authors, memoirists, novelists, journalists, literary agents, editors, publishing professionals, and writing educators with concrete expertise in craft, pitching, publishing, or platform development. Common among recent guests: Bestselling or critically recognized books; Literary awards, fellowships, or major writing honors; Senior editorial or publishing experience. Recent guests include Cinelle Barnes, Steven Rowley, and Abigail Meyers.

How hard is it to get booked on Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle cover?

Recent episodes cover Writing, Publishing, Memoir, Freelance Writing, and Author Platform. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com

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