Beauty Bites Beast: The Missing Conversation About Ending Violence

Discover the snappy, sassy conversations we all need to have about empowerment and defense with 'Beauty Bites Beast: The Missing Conversation About Ending Violence.' Less of a 'How-To' and more of a 'Why-The-Heck-Not' guide, this book dives into stories of bold women and gutsy kids who stood their ground and gave fate a mighty whack. 


With my tongue-in-cheek humor, I challenge the status quo and upend the myths surrounding women and self-defense. This isn't your average empowerment book—it's a wake-up call wrapped in wit and wisdom. Feel a smirk sneaking in as you flip through pages filled with inspiration. So, let's crank up those confidence levels—you're more heroic than you think!

The Safety Godmothers: The ABCs of Awareness, Boundaries, and Confidence for Teens

Teen safety never got this down-to-earth! 'The Safety Godmothers: The ABCs of Awareness, Boundaries, and Confidence for Teens' is your go-to guide for navigating the wild world with your head held high. Co-authored with the insightful Gavin de Becker, the book features tales peppered with practical safety tips and boundary-setting brilliance. 


Think of me as your fairy godmother of safety, guiding you through the forest of teenagehood with wisdom and a touch of magic dust. Whether you're scaling the mountains of high school drama or dodging dragons of doubt, here's your toolkit to stay safe and sound. Embrace your teenage power and let’s tackle life’s challenges together!

What My Students Say

Lisa Verlo

Ellen’s Writers Workout has been so inspiring that within my first year, I started writing a speculative novel, a spicy memoir, and performed a one-woman show in Edinburgh, Scotland!

Timothy Burgess

If not for Ellen Snortland and her Writers' Workout, I would not have finished either of my two novels. She's an excellent coach who inspires and offers great guidance. If you're seeking a positive and encouraging environment to expand your writing, look no further!

Timothy Burgess, Winner of the 2018 Chanticleer Clue Award for best Mystery/Thriller

Stefanie Fletcher

I am not just learning how to write a memoir with Ellen, I am learning how to listen to the parts of myself I’d spent years avoiding. Her questions opened doors I didn’t know were locked. Her presence gave me the courage to walk through them. There are pieces of me on the page now that wouldn’t be there without her. For that, I’m deeply grateful.