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WORDS THAT WORK

Words That Work

Clear writing for authors, founders, and small businesses. Get copy, edits, and brand voice that sound like you and help people say yes.

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Metric 01

180+

projects written

Metric 02

25+

brand voices built

Metric 03

4.9/5

client rating

HOW IT WORKS

Simple Steps To Start

Home, about, and service pages that sound like you and guide readers to book.

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7-day draft

Website Copy

From $850

Home, about, and service pages that sound like you and guide readers to book.

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48-hour turn

Proofreading

From $450

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Up to 2,000 words

Editing

From $650

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01Monthly plan

Ghostwriting

From $2,400

Blog posts, bios, and launch copy written in your voice from your notes.

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02Per article

Blog Articles

From $375

Search-ready posts planned, written, and edited for steady posting.

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03Voice guide

Brand Voice

From $1,500

A short guide with words to use, words to skip, and tone notes for your team.

SERVICES

Writing Help For Every Page

Tell me what you need and what is not working. I will map the right service.

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01

Book A Call

Tell me what you need and what is not working. I will map the right service.

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02

Share Your Draft

Send pages, notes, or a rough outline. I review the files and make a plan.

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03

Get The First Pass

I write or edit the copy, then shape it into clean pages you can read fast.

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04

Review And Sign Off

You check the draft, ask for changes, and get the final files ready to use.

CASE STUDIES

Clear Words, Better Pages

Short intake call One homepage or bio draft One revision round Final proofread PDF and doc files

One-off projectOne-off project

Starter

From $499

  • Short intake call
  • One homepage or bio draft
  • One revision round
  • Final proofread
  • PDF and doc files
Most popularBilled monthly

Signature

From $1,250

  • Longer strategy call
  • Homepage, about, and bio copy
  • Brand voice notes
  • Two revision rounds
  • Copy check and line edit
  • Priority turn
Monthly retainerMonthly retainer

Scale

From $3,500

  • Two planning calls
  • Website copy for up to 8 pages
  • Four blog articles each month
  • Speaker bio and author bio
  • Full brand voice guide
  • Monthly edits and updates

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Kind Words From Clients

A clearer homepage and bio helped one novelist get more inquiry emails.

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Publishing

Author Site Rewrite

A clearer homepage and bio helped one novelist get more inquiry emails.

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Coaching

Founder Homepage Copy

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Events

Speaker Bio Package

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Media

Blog Voice Reset

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Retail

Launch Kit Proofread

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Website copy and bios

Ellen Ward

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Proofreading and line edits

Maya Brooks

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Blog posts and speaker bios

Caleb Reed

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Tone guides and homepage copy

Nina Vale

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

“Ellen turned our site copy into clear, plain English that matched our voice.”

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Tara Milson

Founder, Northline Studio

Verified

“Our bio finally sounds like us, and the edits were fast and careful.”

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Jonah Pierce

Author, Pierce Books

Verified

“She wrote our homepage and blog posts with less back-and-forth than before.”

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Mina Rhodes

CEO, Bright Field Labs

Service area

New York Metro

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, Newark

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Area 01

New York Metro

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, Newark

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Area 02

East Coast

Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Richmond

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Area 03

Remote Across The US

Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, and online

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Area 04

UK And Europe

London, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, and online

The Map

Journal

Writing Notes And Tips

Questions

Common Questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What writing services do you offer?+

I write, edit, proofread, and ghostwrite copy for websites, blogs, speaker bios, and brand voice guides.

02Do you work with new brands?+

Yes. I help new founders and small teams find clear words before they publish, launch, or book a first call.

03Can you edit my own draft?+

Yes. I can polish your draft, fix grammar, tighten flow, and keep your voice intact without making it sound stiff.

04How does a project begin?+

We start with a short call, then I map the scope, timeline, and files you need to send so the work starts clean.

05Do you write for authors too?+

Yes. I write author bios, speaker bios, book blurbs, and website pages that fit your name and work and sound natural.

06How soon can you start?+

Small jobs often start within a week. Larger projects depend on the schedule and the scope, and I share a clear start date first.

Get Writing Notes

Get short notes on copy, editing, and brand voice, plus useful tips for your next page, post, or pitch.