"Ellen is an amazing teacher and coach. She helped me every step of the way with my recent book, editing chapters masterfully and helping me prepare a successful proposal that interested several agents and ultimately led to the right publisher. Most importantly, she taught me how to grab and hold the readers' attention with action and detail to turn my story into a gripping read."     

Rosalind Kaplan, MD, published author The Patient in the White Coat,


"Ellen's gentle prodding and Socratic method of workshopping allows a writer to feel "safe". For new writers, safe enough to attempt to write; for the shy, safe enough to read one's writing in a group setting. She interweaves teaching the craft of writing with lessons on positive critique. A class shaped by Ellen is supportive of new writers yet has the depth required for experienced writers, providing the workshopper with a full dimension of reading, writing, assessment. Her personal brand of humor and very apparent love of teaching the craft keeps her sessions rocking, participants enthusiastic. On a one on one basis Ellen is thorough and honest in her criticism, motivating by positive suggestion. She motivated me to build on my strengths, while gently tuning my weaknesses. There are no grey days with Ellen, only fun and exploration, therefore higher quality writing results."

Susan, creative writing class and individual client