"Not only does Ellen “get” what I am trying to accomplish, she also presents new ideas and fresh ways of looking at old ones. She is passionate about my book and dedicated to making it better than I ever thought it could be. Ellen works by asking all the right questions, and the answers have taken my writing to a deeper, broader level…when I was discouraged, Ellen’s enthusiasm for my project made me realize that I could do it, that I was doing it.” 

"Ellen is an amazing teacher and coach. She helped me every step of the way with my 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.”

“Ellen believed in this book and my ability to tell the story even before I did. Her contagious enthusiasm turned the solo act of writing into a shared adventure. Her critical reading prompted me to plumb depths I hadn’t anticipated. Whether coaching, editing, or teaching, Ellen inspires, challenges, and encourages. I am thrilled Ellen came into my life at precisely the right moment. She is truly a delight!”

“I participated for eight years in a writing group facilitated by Ellen Szabo, during which time I wrote and completed a memoir.  Ellen’s comments were always insightful and penetrating and showed a remarkable attention to detail and sensitivity to the subtleties of my intention. She is articulate and thoughtful in her observations and above all encouraging in her philosophy of teaching, which I found to be helpful, positive and nurturing. In addition, she edited my manuscript in preparation for publication."

“I first met Ellen in July 2021. I was passionate then, and am even more passionate now, in writing and publishing my debut novel about a character with dissociative identity disorder. I have consistently participated in Ellen’s writing groups and have even consulted with her individually. At the beginning of this journey, I had been successful in scholarly writing, but didn’t realize how different fiction writing is from nonfiction. Ellen has always been supportive of my project, while providing just the right amount of critique that I was able to absorb without feeling defensive. As my tolerance increased, the intensity and specificity of her valuable input increased in proportion."