The founding principle of Write Now is that creative expression is best facilitated in a safe and compassionate environment.  Workshops, seminars, lectures , developmental editing and coaching sessions are designed to enhance creativity and provide insights and information in a supportive atmosphere that encourages creative expression.

Ellen Szabo, founder and director of Write Now, earned her B.A. in English and American Literature and Languages from Harvard College, and her M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University Teacher’s College.  She is a veteran writer, writing coach, instructor, developmental editor and facilitator of creative writing workshops. She is a freelance writer and a published author of flash fiction, poetry and personal narratives. Ms. Szabo teaches the annual Creative Writing for Social Work seminar at the University of Iowa School of Social Work in the summer. 

If you are not familiar with Write Now and your first contact with us is online please feel free to contact us for more information. ebszabo@writenow.bz

Services are available locally and electronically, and arrangements can be made to bring workshops or classes to other locations. For information about scheduling or fees please contact ebszabo@writenow.bz,


For information on registration and fees for the Creative Writing for Social Work seminar at the University of Iowa School of Social Work contact Jefri Palermo jefri-palermo@uiowa.edu

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"I loved the Ellen Szabo workshops. We laughed and wrote and read each other's writing. The time passed too quickly and so everyone always signed up again. She has a talent for forming a cohesive group in the first hour, where everyone works together to write and write and write."

 Susan, creative writing class and individual client