Clear and impactful writing

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I am a native English speaker, writer and copywriter based in Bergen, Norway. Multilingual and with an international background, I can translate your environmental and conservation content into impactful messages that reach your audience. I work in English and Norwegian.

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My Services

  • I write prose (articles, blog posts, press releases, social media posts, reports, academic texts) and poetry (nature photography & book project).

  • I write marketing and business content for promoting different types of actions from readers.

    Examples are summary reports, content for websites, newsletters, social media, brochures, banners.

    • I have a lot of experience editing texts for publication.

    • When copy-editing I work on the copy so that it is clear while retaining the meaning and the author’s voice. I look at the following: structure, consistency in presentation, language, tone, clarity of the text, readability and how comprehensible it was at the level of the readership expected, spelling, grammar, punctuation, checking references, and font/spacing/formatting issues.

    • When proofreading a document, I clean up mechanical inconsistencies overlooked throughout the editing process. In short I spot and fix mistakes (e.g. punctuation, formatting, on-page layout).

  • A picture is worth a thousand words. Do you need a photographer? An image that creates an impact? I capture abstractions and angles, animals and nature, architecture and people. I’ll help you raise awareness for your cause.

  • I translate texts in English, Norwegian and French.

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Testimonials

  • “It is a real pleasure to collaborate with Eleanor. She is curious, she have a positive challenging behavior and always come with suggestions and comments to strive only for the better. She really starts with understanding the need of her client, always goes on her own exploratory phase to clearly embody the topic she will be writing about.”

    Céline Conte, Wellness CORE

  • “Science Europe contracted Eleanor as a freelance writer to compose an article based on the outcomes of a panel discussion on science policy that took place in the framework of COP26, co-organised by UKRI and Science Europe. Her background in environmental sciences and her great writing skills were key to produce an excellent, concise article which was published in Research Europe, a renowned specialised journal in research policy.”

    Dr Lidia Borrell-Damián, Science Europe

  • “I have experienced Eleanor Smith as a dedicated and hard-working team player. She is used to working in an international environment and is committed to working under tight deadlines.”

    Christine Lins, Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition

  • “Auteure jeunesse, j’ai contacté Eleanor afin qu’elle traduise le conte pour enfants que j’ai écrit en anglais. Eleanor a réalisé un travail formidable! Efficace, précise et à l’écoute, elle m’a aussi aidée pour prendre contact avec les maisons d’édition anglo-saxonnes. Merci pour ton investissement Eleanor!”

    Nelle Blanche, Art by Nelle Blanche

  • “Eleanor was hired by Octavius as a freelance PR consultant on a set of evaluation missions related to EU energy policy. She proved to have outstanding interpersonal skills, and provided high-quality services even when working with clients at a long distance. Our cooperation is fluent, creative and pleasant. Many many thanks to her.”

    Pierre-Loïc Nihoul, Octavius

  • “Eleanor has an invaluable mix of professionalism and personality, challenging the ordinary and bringing creativity and dedication to any team. I am very thankful to have had the chance to work with her and wish her all the best for her career.”

    Josche Muth, GIZ

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