Client Testimonials

"Ellen’s critique was exactly what my manuscript needed. Her feedback was sharp, insightful, and incredibly thorough — she caught plot inconsistencies I hadn’t noticed and offered suggestions that truly elevated my characters and pacing"

— Mikayla (romance novelist, Ireland)
"Ellen transformed the way I approached my manuscript. As a sci-fi writer, I was juggling complex world building, a large cast, and multiple timelines, and she managed to untangle it all with care. The coffee date idea was a super nice edition to the service"

— Edwin (sci-Fi novelist, Bali)
"I was nervous about sharing my first full manuscript, but Ellen’s critique was kind, clear, and incredibly empowering. She highlighted what was already working while giving thoughtful suggestions on how to improve the weaker areas"

— Hayley. F (women's fiction novelist, Australia)
"My manuscript had multiple POVs, timelines, and a complex world — and Ellen handled it with incredible skill. She didn’t just tell me what wasn’t working; she showed me why. Her notes helped me untangle a messy middle and rebuild the stakes from the ground up. I’m so grateful for her deep understanding of genre fiction”

— Jarrod. P (fantasty novelist, Australia)
"What I appreciated most was how Ellen respected my voice as a writer. Her suggestions never felt prescriptive. Instead, they helped enhance the tone I was going for. I'd recommend Ellen to any new authors seeking early feedback on their book. Even with the timezone difference, I loved our coffee date!

– Amy (non-fiction, England)
"I’m self-publishing and knew I needed professional eyes on my manuscript before hitting ‘publish.’ Ellen’s critique was a game-changer. She gave me real, actionable feedback on structure, pacing, and clarity, and helped me feel confident about launching my book into the world. So worth it!"

— Sophie (romance novelist, USA)
"I had a gut feeling something wasn’t working with my plot, but I couldn’t pinpoint it. Ellen did. She mapped out where the tension was lagging and offered concrete ideas on how to reframe key scenes without losing the heart of the story. I came away with a revision plan that made everything finally click"

— Brant (thriller novelist, Canada)
"I came to Ellen mid-draft, totally stuck. I wasn’t even sure if I should finish the manuscript. Her feedback helped me zoom out and see the bigger picture and give me the confidence to continue. The coffee date idea was a lovely touch that made me feel as though I knew the person I was trusting with my manuscript"

– Olivia (romance novelist, USA)
"Ellen has an incredible ear for dialogue and voice. She helped me tighten scenes that felt flat and pointed out where characters weren’t sounding consistent or believable. Her suggestions weren’t generic — they were specific to my characters and story, which made all the difference"

— Sarah (domestic thriller, England)

“I booked the ‘Chapter Checkup’ as I came to Ellen with a half-finished draft, a messy outline, and zero confidence. Ellen saw potential in the chaos and gave me direction without making me feel like I had to start over” — Julie. OS (women’s fiction novelist, Ireland)

"Ellen’s critique was exactly what my manuscript needed. Her feedback was sharp, insightful, and incredibly thorough — she caught plot inconsistencies I hadn’t noticed and offered suggestions that truly elevated my characters and pacing"

"Ellen transformed the way I approached my manuscript. As a sci-fi writer, I was juggling complex world building, a large cast, and multiple timelines, and she managed to untangle it all with care. The coffee date idea was a super nice edition to the service"

"I was nervous about sharing my first full manuscript, but Ellen’s critique was kind, clear, and incredibly empowering. She highlighted what was already working while giving thoughtful suggestions on how to improve the weaker areas"

"Ellen has an incredible ear for dialogue and voice. She helped me tighten scenes that felt flat and pointed out where characters weren’t sounding consistent or believable. Her suggestions weren’t generic — they were specific to my characters and story, which made all the difference"

“I booked the ‘Chapter Checkup’ as I came to Ellen with a half-finished draft, a messy outline, and zero confidence. Ellen saw potential in the chaos and gave me direction without making me feel like I had to start over” — Julie. OS (women’s fiction novelist, Ireland)