Work with Ellah

I am a lover of words, worlds, wonders, and wanders. A poet, reader, writer, and social impact strategist, I work at the intersection of communications, partnerships, and project management. I enjoy bringing order to ideas, connecting people, and helping good stories find their way into the world.

As a personal assistant to authors and creatives, I work behind the scenes to keep things moving. From communications and digital projects to partnership coordination and the little details that are easy to lose in a busy day, I help turn ideas into action so you can focus on the work only you can do.

Away from work, I am usually reading, occasionally writing, or getting lost in a dystopian world. I am a die-hard Marvel fan, a Twilight Zone enthusiast, a mum to a little boy who loves anything with wheels, and a former taekwondo practitioner with a red belt I fully intend to put to use again. Good coffee and the occasional whiskey are always welcome.

I have a soft spot for stories that stay with you, poems that beg to be finished, people who dare to imagine something different, fictional worlds I can get lost in, plot twists I never see coming, conversations that send me down a rabbit hole, and ideas that refuse to leave me alone until I do something with them.

I love a good story, but I am just as interested in everything it takes to bring one to a fruitful life.

Work With Me

What I do.

  • A pair of glasses on top of a graph paper notebook, a personal assistant to authors helping with creative administration

    CREATIVE ADMINISTRATION

    The organisation behind the writing.

    • Inbox/Email and calendar management

    • Scheduling meetings, interviews, and writing sessions

    • Research, document preparation, and data organisation

    • Project tracking, deadlines, and follow-ups

    • Book launch and event coordination

    • General administrative and operational support

  • An open laptop and journal, cup of coffee and flowers. A personal assistants work station to help authors with newsletters, website updates, blog publishing and online community and engagement

    Communications & Digital Presence

    Helping your work find its people.

    • Social media planning and content coordination

    • Newsletter and email communications

    • Website updates and blog publishing

    • Author bios, book descriptions, and website copy

    • Content repurposing across digital platforms

    • Online community engagement and audience growth support

  • A podcast microphone and an audio recording program. An authors assistant to help authors find podcasts and other outreach opportunities

    Partnerships & Author Outreach

    Making connections that move your work forward.

    • Researching relevant literary opportunities, grants, and events

    • Outreach to publishers, literary organisations, book clubs, and collaborators

    • Podcast, interview, and speaking opportunity research

    • Partnership proposals and professional correspondence

    • Book publicity and launch outreach coordination

    • Maintaining partner, media, and contact databases

Packages

  • The Backstage Pass: $250/month

    Up to 15 hours per month

    • Inbox and calendar support

    • Scheduling, research, and follow-ups

    • Document organisation and task tracking

    • Monthly priorities and progress check-in

    Best for authors who need a dependable extra pair of hands.

  • The Author's Platform: $450/month

    Up to 25 hours per month

    • Content calendar and social media coordination

    • Newsletter and website updates

    • Content repurposing and publishing

    • Audience engagement support

    • Monthly content planning

    Best for authors building their visibility and digital presence.

  • The Full Story: $750/month

    Up to 40 hours per month

    • Administrative and project coordination

    • Communications and digital support

    • Partnership research and outreach

    • Book launch and event coordination

    • Weekly progress updates and priority tracking

    Best for authors who want ongoing support across several areas of their work.

  • The Story, Your Way: $17.50/hour

    Build your own package.

    Choose the services you need, how much support you want, and what works for your schedule and budget

Client Testimonials

  • Remy Fisher, Contemporary Romance

    A thoughtful creative partner who brings stories to life.

    Stellah has been a valuable partner to my creative voice. During the launch of my book Highland Cactus and throughout my literary career, she has helped me connect with my readers and potential readers. She has a strong ability to understand the subject of a work and articulate it clearly, both in writing and in speech.

    While working on our shared short story anthology, Seeing Our Sisters, Stellah provided timely and valuable feedback to each contributor, helping bring the project to life without delay.

    I highly recommend Stellah. Beyond her dedication to her work, she brings creative experience that enhances an artist’s work in a unique way.

    - Munira Hussein, author of Unfit for Society, A Curve of Darkness, Highland Cactus, and Naisula Tours Marsabit County. She has also contributed to When a Stranger Called, Seeing Our Sisters, Through the Journey of Hope, and Pace in Poetry, alongside educational publications including English Literacy (Grades 1–3), English Literacy Revision Encyclopedia (Grade 3), and Secondary English (Books 1 and 3 for South Sudan).

  • A blonde woman on a blue background, wearing a black shirt. Joanna Cockerline, the author of Still

    A thoughtful, visionary creative partner who turns ideas into meaningful work.

    Ellah brings insight, passion, and vision to every initiative. Whether collaborating on the international short story collection Seeing Our Sisters (2024) or serving as a guest author, speaker, and mentor at an international arts festival, Ellah brings exceptional insight, energy, and commitment to her work.

    While working on our shared short story anthology, Seeing Our Sisters, Stellah provided timely and valuable feedback to each contributor, helping bring the project to life without delay.

    She combines meticulous attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture, alongside the drive, work ethic, and interpersonal skills needed to turn ideas into reality. During our collaboration on Seeing Our Sisters, she was a trusted teammate, editor, and source of inspiration. When I invited her to participate in the international Abaantu Festival in British Columbia, Canada, as a guest author, speaker, and mentor, the insight, wisdom, and dedication she brought to the experience were remarkable.

    As a lecturer at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and the Giller Prize longlisted author of Still, which was also shortlisted for the Rakuten Kobo Prize for Best First Book, I have had the pleasure of working with many talented creatives. Ellah stands out as a star among them. It is my utmost pleasure to recommend her wholeheartedly.

    I highly recommend Stellah. Beyond her dedication to her work, she brings creative experience that enhances an artist’s work in a unique way.

    - Joanna Cockerline, author of the novel Still and has also contributed to the anthology of short stories, Seeing Our Sisters.

    1. Discovery: Initial call to understand your goals, needs, working style, and current priorities.

    2. Scope and Expectations: Agree on responsibilities, deliverables, timelines, and communication.

    3. Access and Resources: Gather the documents, tools, and account access needed to begin. 

    4. Workflow Setup: Establish task tracking, reporting, and feedback systems.

    5. Action Plan: Set priorities, deadlines, and immediate next steps.

    6. Review and Adjust: Check progress, gather feedback, and refine our approach.

    1. Discovery: Initial call to understand your goals, needs, working style, and current priorities.

    2. Scope and Expectations: Agree on responsibilities, deliverables, timelines, and communication.

    3. Access and Resources: Gather the documents, tools, and account access needed to begin. 

    4. Workflow Setup: Establish task tracking, reporting, and feedback systems.

    5. Action Plan: Set priorities, deadlines, and immediate next steps.

    6. Review and Adjust: Check progress, gather feedback, and refine our approach.

    • Working Hours: I value flexibility and will accommodate reasonable changes where possible. Work outside agreed hours is billed at $26/hour.

    • Urgent Requests: Unscheduled emergency calls or urgent tasks outside agreed hours are billed at $26/hour, subject to availability.

    • Privacy and Representation: I will not appear in photos or videos as the face of your brand or represent myself as part of your public-facing brand identity.

    • Communication: We will agree on preferred communication channels and reasonable response times. I am not expected to be available 24/7.

    • Scope of Work: Tasks outside our agreed responsibilities may require additional hours or a separate fee. I will confirm any additional costs before proceeding.

    • Deadlines and Planning: Please share tasks and deadlines as early as possible. Last-minute requests will be handled based on availability and existing priorities.

    • Confidentiality: I will handle your documents, communications, and unpublished work with discretion and keep confidential information private.

    • Access and Security: Any account access or sensitive information shared with me will be used only for agreed work and handled responsibly.

    • Feedback and Revisions: Feedback should be clear and timely. Work that changes significantly after approval may require additional time and fees.

    • Time Tracking and Payment: Hours, deliverables, and any additional charges will be tracked and communicated transparently.

Let’s work together