Testimonials

Assurance of my confidentially...

Getting to what ultimately goes on the page is often only a portion of what the storyteller has shared with me. As such, I remain discreet about the conversations I have with my storytellers; it’s all too often a small world. I want my clients to feel comfortable that the information they share with me will be kept private. For this reason, I do not showcase any work product but have asked clients to share their experiences working with me.

I just skimmed through the memoir—it IS AMAZING. There are a lot of things I didn’t know at all in here. It really captures my mom and her life in a way that we would never have otherwise had. I cannot thank you enough and am so grateful. You have done an incredible job with this and I am so impressed. First of all, what a great idea—more people should know about your work!! I will definitely spread the word. And your story telling style of writing is wonderful. This is just perfect. THANK YOU!!

— SON OF THE AUTHOR, M.L.

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”A few brief observations as I just finished reading your memoir. I have always found it difficult to write about myself without sounding like I am really impressed with what I have done. Most of all, I consider myself fortunate. And that is what comes through when you describe what you have been able to accomplish. You have done it with humility and grace.“

— FRIEND OF THE AUTHOR, J.V.H.

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"A thousand thanks for your brilliant advice, gentle guidance, encouragement and belief in me. Without your help, this book would never be."

— S.S., AUTHOR

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"Ellyn was reliable and I greatly enjoyed our writing sessions. I was amazed at what a great writer I am! It was a great joy to hand out my book to my kids, grandchildren and friends."

— A.W., AUTHOR

“Have this morning read your book. Cannot find an appropriate superlative, other than to say it is fantastic! It had me in tears for most of the book….The book is an easy read and flows beautifully…It is the description of a humble person, but clearly a very competent and caring person. One I am proud to know…The enjoyment of your work and contribution made comes through very strongly…Your rituals left me in tears… There are many in depth takes, …Certainly an emotional read for me and once again well done on all your achievements and the encapsulating of this in your lovely book.”

— FRIEND OF THE AUTHOR, J.V.H.

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”Ellyn did an amazing job with my mom’s memoir. She knows how to ask the questions one wouldn’t think of—there was so much that I didn’t know about my mom’s early life, family, career and path as a young professional woman in the 70s and 80s. She really told my mom’s story in such a lovely way. What a wonderful thing for my children, their cousins, and someday, their kids, to have. Just as importantly, my mom loved the process. She truly enjoyed her sessions with Ellyn whose warmth made her feel like she was talking to an old friend.“

— DR. T.W., DAUGHTER OF THE AUTHOR

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“I had the pleasure of writing my memoir with Ellyn Hoffman. She was extremely helpful and pleasant to work with. I have no reservations about recommending her.”

— J.M., AUTHOR

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“My mother LOVES working with you! She says she can’t wait until your weekly sessions and so enjoys reading what you put together of her stories. She tells me you take her stories and make them sound like you’re inside her head, like she’d like them to be told!”
— DAUGHTER OF THE AUTHOR