Estelle Erasmus shares strategies on how to breathe new life into the work you’ve already created. She draws from her 30+ years in publishing to reveal practical, creative ways to transform past essays, blog posts, journal entries, or even pieces from defunct websites into fresh, publishable work.
In this episode:
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Turn older writing into micro memoirs, flash fiction, or service journalism [1:25]
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Rework rejected pitches into timely articles or essays [6:15]
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Pitch local and regional outlets for new publishing opportunities [8:20]
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Use past material for TEDx talks, profiles, and reported pieces [8:57]
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Leverage platforms like Substack, Medium, and literary journals to grow your audience [15:35]
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lGAg07y-GMo
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Webinar: Sign up for Estelle’s webinar on October 9th in collaboration with Writer’s Digest
Mapping Your Memoir: How to Find the Heart and Shape of Your Story
https://writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/mapping-your-memoir
🎤 TEDx Talk: How to Get Noticed in Your Writing and Beyond
Estelle blends personal storytelling with actionable strategies for standing out—starting with a chaotic moment involving Thomas the Tank Engine.
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About Estelle:
Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist, author of Writing That Gets Noticed (named a “Best Book for Writers” by Poets & Writers), and host of Freelance Writing Direct—2025 Podcast of the Year (Education), American Writing Awards. A Contributing Editor for Writer’s Digest and adjunct professor at NYU, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, WIRED, PBS/Next Avenu
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