Really excited about being a part of this very special event on Sunday, December 7 at Chicago Loop Synagogue.

Join me and this amazing gathering of Chicago Jewish writers
for an afternoon of schmoozing, noshing and book talk.

Pre-registration required. More at www.chiloopsyn.org.

Join me next week, November 13, for this online workshop to generate stories from our life for legacy. With appreciation to Ritualwell for the invitation and hosting!

What it looks like to lean into other arts forms on your writing journey. Announcing a new branch of my coaching services tree: Creative Companioning. www.ellenblumbarish.com/ellen-blum-b...

A new writing guide - hot off the presses! Ellen’s Eight Essential Elements is an 8-page guide designed as a checklist for a writer after the first draft is down that allow a writer to confirm what's already working well and discover the ones that might need strengthening.

What a treat to be a live body in the room with Nina Boug Lichtenstein, Gayle Brandeis and Talya Jankovits at Secret World Books listening to Nina discuss "Body: My Life in Parts."
And what a delight to meet this Binder and former Stitch contributor in person!

There’s a scene in the fourth season of “The Crown” that magnificently illustrates the power in choosing just the right word. Check out my latest Substack post for more.

An appropriately lovely series of sunbeams streaming in on “The View from the Studio Door: How Artists Find Their Way in an Uncertain World” by Ted Orland.

Grateful for the editors who resonated with my work this year and for the privilege of publication. #chicagostorypress #yellowarrowpublishing #ritualwell #fiveminutelit

I'm a late adopter but happy to be here on Bluesky where I'll be shining a light on my favorite word forms.