Melbourne, Australia
Writing for good? Then you need good writing.
I’m Lee Ellwood, an IPEd-accredited editor and director of EllWords, the good writing group. I lead a small group of qualified and experienced Australian editors and writers who support organisations in doing good for others.
We help purpose-led organisations write effectively for impact - from conversations and storytelling to reports, content and copy.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (University of Canberra)
Graduate Certificate in Editing and Electronic Publishing (Macquarie University, Sydney)
IPEd accreditation (2020)
Experience
Freelance - full-time since 2021, casual since 2009
Communications roles - Queensland University of Technology (2017-2020)
Online Store Coordinator - Zelows Travelgoods and Handbags (2011-2012)
Publishing Officer - National Library of Australia (2006-2009)
Publishing Officer - National Museum of Australia (2005-2006)
Clients
Blacktown City Council, Sydney
NSW Bar Association, Sydney
Legal Aid NSW, Sydney
Rural Funds Management, Canberra
Leading Hand Design, Sydney
Ninti One, Adelaide
Impact Co., Melbourne
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, Melbourne (2021, 2022)
Concise Writing Consultancy, Sydney (2021-2023)
Testimonials
"Lee is the best. She is our copy magician. Not only does Lee edit all our content, she ... in many cases actually writes and rewrites long- and short-form copy for web, reports, packaging, articles, press releases, essays and more ... We are very lucky to have her as part of our extended team."
Brett Osmond, Leading Hand Design, Sydney
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