[ Testimonials ]
Elen is a seriously good editor. I asked her to look at my most recent book proposal before I sent it to my agent, and her questions and suggestions honestly sorted out so many of the knots and tangles in my head. I came away with sample chapters that were so much more clean and clear. And as well as providing those ‘big picture’ edits, Elen also sorted out my glaring and tiny grammatical mistakes. In short, she is the kind of editor you want by your side.
Ailsa RossAuthor
I was thrilled to work with Elen Turner on my second memoir Still Life With Saints, Italian Adventures of Magical Spirit. Elen was more than a good editor, she has an ear for storytelling backed up with plenty of experience in the field. I met Elen as a behind the scenes editor on a few pieces I wrote for a popular women’s online travel journal. She is confident and thorough, respectful and deeply passionate about her work while maintaining the writer’s voice and integrity on the page. I highly recommend her.
Angela PaolantonioAuthor of Ghosts of Italy and Still Life with Saints
Elen provided valuable editorial feedback in her assessment of my manuscript. She identified areas that needed work with great precision, and explained clearly why. Her detailed report included notes on structure, pacing, language use, and privilege. There was even a page dedicated to encouragement, noting where the text made her smile, which I’ve printed out and will refer to when I need a boost! I feel confident and refocused moving forward with the project. I would recommend Elen’s manuscript assessments for anyone looking for professional, insightful feedback, with actionable suggestions for improvement. Thank you Elen!
Ashley ParsonsFreelance writer & book author
Elen provided clarity, thoughtful comments and great writing tips! I wanted professional insight on my travel impressions, and specifically chose Elen because her background is deep in travel writing. Her level of expert guidance and fun comments on my travel stories were so inspiring. As soon as I rewrite my travel pieces I most definitely will seek her assistance again. Thank you, Elen.
Lynne FrennaWriter
Elen edited the first draft of my novel, where I received line-by-line comments as well as a separate letter detailing a theme-by-theme breakdown. Her thorough analysis of my work addressed my prior concerns and offered relevant, helpful feedback that I’m looking forward to addressing. I may have my work cut out for me, but I feel much more focused and motivated regarding which direction I’m headed in. Many thanks again, Elen!
Aimee WhiteNovelist
Inside Himalayas would not be what it is today without Elen’s hard work and dedication over the last four years. Her persona is something that deserves utmost appreciation. Working with her has always been a great learning experience. We believe that wherever she goes and whatever she does, she brings with her a tremendous amount of positivity and optimism. We are more than proud to have her on our team.
Bijay LuitelRoyal Mountain Travel/Inside Himalayas
Elen is a truly valuable asset to our team. She is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, she is an impressive editor, who is always reliable.
Jaclyn MishalCo-founder, Pink Pangea
I’ve worked with Elen in a couple of different businesses and in a freelance capacity over the past couple of years, and always enjoyed her professionalism and dedication to her work. As an editor, Elen gives excellent feedback and has great attention to detail – she lifts my articles to a higher level and gets the best out of all writers who work with her. She is vastly experienced in writing and editing across a wide range of industries, not to mention the depth of her experience within the travel writing niche. I trust Elen completely and highly recommend her as an editor.
Becky Carruthers Freelance Writer