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EllWords first began back in 2005 as a side (very much 'side') hustle and launched as a fulltime freelance editing and writing service in February 2021. Now we are a team of editors and writers rescuing clients around Australia, from Brisbane to Melbourne, Sydney to Adelaide.

At EllWords, we can help you deliver your communication strategies on time, with impact, and stress-free. We edit and write high quality long-form business content and communication material.

 

Lee Ellwood AE: lead editor and content writer

Lad editor and content writer Lee Ellwood has dark blonde hear and is smiling. She is wearing glasses and a light blue patterned top.

I'm a Professional-level member of two highly respected industry bodies: the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) in Australian and New Zealand and the UK's Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

As a graduate of Macquarie University's Graduate Certificate of Editing and Electronic Publishing, I love to help clients achieve their communication goals.

 

I've worked in government, retail, cultural, university and administrative environments, which means I understand the challenges and culture of my clients' working worlds.

Dr Penny Hayes

Penny is an experienced editor, researcher and consultant with a professional background in political studies and economics. She's a clear and engaging communicator and editor, particularly for public policy, mental health and social change projects.

After a broad career in the higher education sector, Penny trained and worked with Capstone Editing before switching to freelance editing and policy consulting. Find out more about Penny's expertise at Doctor Pen.

Kylie Howard

Kylie is our proofreader and copyeditor. She applies her keen eye for detail and her Capstone Editing training to ensure clients receive fully polished results.

After a 20-plus-year career as a practising lawyer, Kylie tuned in to her love for crafting and finessing documents and embraced a career change.

She’s now bringing her skills and experience to our corporate and business projects while completing her editorial training and establishing herself as a freelance editor in Melbourne.

Client base

Our clients from the education, arts, publishing, cultural and government sectors have included:

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