Guiding Writers in
So Many Ways
See below for details.
The Reach
Jump start or complete a project already under construction with 10 hours of editorial support — twice monthly over three months — via video conference, page exchange and email.
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The Dive
Keep accountability and your foot on the pedal for a project under construction with 24 hours of editorial support over six months via video conference, page exchange and email.
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The Dig
Reach, dive and dig deep into a project for publication or personal discovery with 42 hours of editorial support (twice monthly) over twelve months via video conference, page review and exchange and email.
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Ellen’s Offerings
Monthly blog on craft, creative process and inspiration. Free!
Quarterly newsletter on publishing, creativity, writers who have found publication, legacy or personal discovery and workshops/presentation news. Free!
Thirty-minute video consultations.Free!
Craft, Creativity & Commotion: An Inspirational Guide for Writing the “I”. Thirty short lessons and prompts covering one month of juicy topics.
Ellen’s Eight Essential Elements. A checklist for the writer once the draft is down.
Writing Your Marker Story. Under construction - stay tuned!
Free with coaching, $10 each or $25 for all three
Editorial, Coaching & Creative Services
Developmental editing for a book or writing project under construction ($1500-$2500)
Manuscript editing (From 50 to 350 pages: $500-$2500)
Coaching (3, 6 and 12-month programs from $500 to $550 monthly)
Creative Companioning (three, one-hour sessions for $500)
Writing Workshops (single session and ongoing, prices vary)
More than 100 writers found support and publication with coaching from development to manuscript review. personal discovery, legacy or publication for essays and books.
I’ve supported writers in finalizing, submitting and publishing essays in Blue Heron Review, Five Minutes, The Sun, Lion’s Road (formerly Shambhala Sun), Delmarva Review, Chicago Story Press Literary Journal, Blood Orange Review, More Magazine, North Shore Magazine, Thread, Stitch, National Alliance on Mental Health and on WBEZ Chicago Public Radio.
For some personal accounts, see testimonials below.
Testimonials from Writers Who Have Found Publication
The gift that Ellen offers is clarity, vision, and wisdom. Ellen understood my dream, kept me focused and brought it to fruition. After fifty years of floundering, taking a myriad of classes, and struggling to find my voice, I feel blessed to have her in my life.
-- Barbara Byer, author of Shatterproof
After more than a dozen years of starting and stopping, I finally completed my memoir, and I learned that, like most stories, my life was really a series of chapters and parts, something I now carry around in my head. I know myself better as a result. Ellen's biggest contribution among many was pushing me to make it the best it could be and making me see the people and places that have most impacted my life. By placing my focus there, and necessarily leaving things out, my story seemed tighter and cleaner.
-- David MacKenzie, author of Squiggly Lines: A Life in Design
Working with Ellen provided me with the clarity and organization I needed. I often have numerous ideas and facts I want to share, and Ellen helped me streamline them and align them with the stories I wanted to convey.
-- Cheryl Meola, PhD, author of The Joule Thief
In the tapestry of my writing journey, Ellen Blum Barish's guidance stands as a transformative thread, forever altering the landscape of my creativity. With her uncanny ability to discern my potential, Ellen gently guided me toward honing my unique voice.
-- Gay Pasley, author of “My Story Begins in Water”
Ellen’s guidance and coaching have been invaluable to me, especially as an older emerging writer. She doesn’t just edit words on the page but asks the right questions in order to bring out the truth and honesty of your story. Ellen’s supportive and nurturing approach has not only improved my writing but also helped to get my work published. She is my go-to sounding board when I’m uncertain about submitting a piece.
—Anne Moul
Working with Ellen has been a transformative experience. Her keen listening skills and insightful feedback have helped me clarify my voice and refine my words, allowing me to uncover direction and purpose. With her guidance, I’ve gained confidence in my creative process and the courage to share my work more widely. Ellen has a unique ability to see the heart of a piece and guide me toward a more honest, powerful expression of my ideas. Her support has been invaluable on my writing journey.
—Laura Barr