"Ellen Blum Barish lent her expertise as a writer and editor to help me shape the manuscript, and with her wit, humor and wisdom helped me to understand what Syd needed, and also what she didn't need. I am forever grateful to have shared the process with her; Syd and I both grew as a result of her efforts."
Ellen Frankel
In the "Acknowledgments" of her novel, "Syd Arthur"
“After Ellen's sensitive read of my memoir, I was able quickly to tighten up the flabby places and rework the book’s opening. Ellen sniffed out the book's ‘heart’ and showed me how to point the reader toward it from page one. Her help with the project – both in early planning conversations and in her read of the final draft – was invaluable.”
Lee Strickland
Author of "Girl, Ruined"
“I
heard Ellen speak at an Off Campus Writers’ workshop meeting and was so
impressed that I asked her if she could help me with some editing and
direction with a book. We met twice at a local coffee shop, several
hours each time, and talking with her was just wonderful! I work with a
great editor in New York but felt like I needed a face-to-face. Ellen's
excitement was infectious! I came away with the fuel I needed to press
on!”
Janice LaRosa
author of a memoir in progress
“Ellen's
insightful and careful editing made me feel confident about my final
manuscript. She met all my deadlines and guided me through some
questions and concerns I had about my project. If you are looking for a
seasoned editor to polish your prose, I highly recommend Ellen.”
Laurie Wurth Pressel
Freelance writer
www.wurthwriting.com
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