Guiding Writers Three Ways
Take your stories to the page to transform yourself and others.
The Reach (Three Months)
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 (Six Months)
Keep accountability and your foot on the pedal for a project under construction with 24 hours of editorial support via video conference, page exchange and email.
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The Dig (Twelve Months)
Reach, dive and dig deep into a project for publication or personal discovery with 42 hours of editorial support (twice monthly) via video conference, page review and exchange and email.
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In all three programs we address structure (developmental edit), sticking spots (manuscript review) and writing process (creative companioning.)
These hours can be used in any configuration that best suit the writer who is just beginning or wanting to complete a work-in-progress.
Additional hours can be made available to talk about paths to publication, review of proposal documents and line editing services (contracted separately.)
I have guided more than 100 writers through development, manuscript review or line edit for personal discovery, legacy or publication. I’ve supported writers in finalizing, submitting and publishing essays in 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 more information, email me at ellen@ellenblumbarish.com.
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