Lesley Ellen |Economics and Public Policy Editor

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http://www.elleneditorial.com

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Experienced copy-editor and proofreader based in Edinburgh, Scotland and working with authors around the world.

I work with academics, research organisations, think tanks and individuals on journal articles, research papers, book chapters and other academic publications. Specialist subjects include economics, development economics, public policy, politics, sustainable development, marketing, and business and organisational management.

My degree in French helps me understand some of the issues faced by authors writing academic texts in English when it is not their first language. I have a great deal of experience working with ESL (English as a second language) authors and have helped many to successfully publish articles in English language journals. I also work with translation agencies to provide clear, correct and natural English in translated material.

With more than twenty-five years of experience working in public policy and corporate communications in the public sector (local government and a non-departmental public body), I have a particular interest in current affairs, politics, the public policy agenda and organisational development.

I welcome all enquiries and provide a prompt, friendly, confidential and professional service. For information on how I can help, please email me at [email protected] or have a look at my website http://www.elleneditorial.com

Media

Journal articles, research papers, book chapters, policy reports, business documents, marketing and promotional materials, funding applications, text translated into English.

Qualifications and awards

MA (Hons) French with subsidiary German (language and literature); Postgraduate Diploma in European Marketing and Languages (French and German); Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration.

Experience

I set up EllenEditorial in 2013 following a long career in local government where I wrote and edited speeches, policy documents, committee reports and corporate communications. Since then, I have copy-edited and proofread a great variety of documents including research reports, journal articles, book chapters, working papers, promotional materials, translated documents and university prospectuses. I work with individuals and research institutes in the UK, Europe and further afield. I have particular experience of working with European academics who publish articles in English language journals, helping to ensure that their English is as polished and natural as possible.

Training

CIEP
Editing with Word (2016), Efficient copy-editing (2016), References (2016), Brush up your grammar (2015), Copy-editing 2: Progress (2014), On-screen editing 1 & 2 (2014), Introduction to proofreading (2013)

Other
Microsoft Office modules (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) (Pitman Training 2013)
PRINCE2 – Foundation level (APM Group 2004)

Clients

Past and current clients include:

• An international institute in the field of development economics research*
• Shelter Scotland
• National Galleries of Scotland
• Frontier Economics Ltd
• UZUS (translation agency)
• Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
• Public sector organisations and non-departmental public bodies*
• M@n@gement journal
• Individual academics*
• Private individuals*

*For confidentiality reasons it is not possible to give the names of all clients

Subjects

Economics, development economics, public policy, politics, sustainable development, marketing, and business and organisational management.

Testimonials

'Lesley Ellen proofread the Commission on Housing and Wellbeing’s final report: A blueprint for Scotland’s future. I was delighted with the service provided; Lesley’s meticulous attention to detail and professional approach provided me with peace of mind knowing that every effort had been made to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout this high-level report. I highly recommend EllenEditorial and will be using the service again.'

Paul Bradley, Regional Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Shelter Scotland

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'Lesley Ellen cooperates with us regularly, proofreading and copyediting all sorts of documents translated by Polish translators and researchers, such as research papers, books, business documents, website content, corporate materials, etc. She checks them for grammatical, linguistic and logical correctness and makes sure they are written in polished, error-free English. Many articles copyedited by Lesley have been successfully published in renowned international journals. Lesley is professional, fast, meticulous and has a wonderful attitude. She is always ready to explain matters that may be problematic or unclear to non-native speakers of English. Her comments and suggestions are invaluable. She offers a friendly, efficient and confidential service. It has been a pleasure working with her. I would definitely recommend the service of EllenEditorial.'

Barbara Komorowska, Owner, UZUS Translation Agency, Poznań, Poland

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'After receiving feedback on my initial submission to an economics journal, I engaged Lesley Ellen to copy-edit the paper before resubmission. Lesley was meticulous, professional, efficient and friendly -- a pleasure to work with. I'm delighted to say that with Lesley's help my paper has now been approved for publication. I would highly recommend her editing services and I would certainly work with her again in the future.'

Declan French, Senior Lecturer, Queen's University Belfast

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'Your job was GREAT ! You are definitely the best copy editor I have worked with for 15 years. So, thank you.'

Professor, French Business School

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'I have been working with Lesley for several years now to copy-edit my academic articles. I am convinced that Lesley’s support is a significant asset for my publishing efforts, as reviewers and editors regularly praise the flow and linguistic style of our work. More importantly, Lesley is a very helpful and highly accommodating person. Thank you for this, Lesley !'

Vincent Pasquier, Professor, HEC Montreal

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'Working with Lesley for the past decade has been incredibly beneficial to my academic progress. She has consistently offered comprehensive and pertinent revisions to our papers, encompassing any facet of management science. She consistently ensures that the copyediting process is effortless and pleasant for me by proposing constructive corrections and facilitating communication if I require clarification on the suggestions and comments she offers. Very much appreciated, Lesley!'

Amélie Boutinot, Professor, EM Strasbourg Business School

• Editor
• Proofreader

• Business & finance
• English as a second language
• Public policy