Elle LaMarca
Elle LaMarca is a writer, novelist, and curriculum specialist at Writers.com, where she develops new courses in all genres, and teaches courses on creative mindset and sustainable writing practices. She also writes the weekly Write into the Week newsletter and hosts the accompanying Monday live sessions, where writers gather to set intentions, write in community, and begin their creative week with momentum.
Originally from the Buffalo, New York area, Elle now splits her time between Kailua, Hawai‘i and the Netherlands. An avid traveler, she has lived in and explored more than 38 countries, experiences that continue to shape both her storytelling and her perspective on creative life.
Before joining Writers.com, Elle worked as an educator and curriculum designer through Teach for America, teaching in Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Boston. She holds a B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from George Mason University and an M.A. in Education from Johns Hopkins University.
Elle is passionate about well-crafted sentences, memorable metaphors, and helping writers build a steadier relationship with their creative work. She is currently at work on a novel about the complexities of female friendship and a collection of personal essays about creativity, travel, and the search for belonging.
Student Feedback for Elle
This course was a model of good adult education practice that delivered what it promised and more. Very, very glad I took part. I plan to revisit the notes over the next few months. I welcomed the clarity of advice, which was repeatedly and often surprisingly apt for me. The pacing suited me, including the exercises, the slides were well-edited and focused, while the explanations made good sense, especially with the stories and examples. Arthur Poropat
Elle is wonderful. She really cares, and is dedicated to helping writers who are struggling on their writing journeys. Joy Al-Sofi
I appreciate this class because I’ve been struggling creating some consistency in my creative practice (as a writer and as an artist). i’m enjoying the sessions; they are clear and straightforward. Elle is encouraging, and I like her calmness and her passion for teaching this subject. Nol A.
Elle is personable and down-to-earth. I appreciate her teaching style, and that she shares her own creative process and struggles. Gloria Bromberg
Elle is one of my favorite teachers! Thanks for everything. Tom McGoldrick
I love exploring creative mindset. Thank you for planning a course around this! McKenzie Long
Thank you so much for your clarity, compassion, and grace, Elle! Amy Agape
Pleasant and very positive. Elle has a very gentle and soothing presence and her teaching reflects that as well. Diane C.
I really appreciate the hour long, tightly organized, well-paced workshop with little bits of sharing in the chat and no wasted time. Super helpful. Elle rocks. It did not surprise me that Elle used to be a high school teacher. She has a solid, great pedagogy for teaching. I appreciated her sharing her own challenges and discoveries. So helpful! Krista Rogerson
