Services - Elen Turner

[ Services ]

Have you...

…drafted a novel?

…completed a PhD thesis?

…outlined a memoir?

…got a good idea for a non-fiction book but don’t know where to begin, how to proceed, or whether your concept is solid?

…started or finished some other kind of writing project but need a second opinion on structure or tone, a sharp eye to fix lingering errors, or an overall manuscript assessment?

As an editor specialising in travel, arts, culture and the humanities, I provide a range of editorial services for beginner writers, working professionals, businesses, and academic specialists.

Editing Services

Are you seeking a developmental book editor to help you work through style issues in your memoir?
Do you need a copyeditor to improve the readability of a fiction or non-fiction manuscript?
Looking for a fresh pair of eyes to polish your website, blog, or other documents?
Seeking an academic editor who specializes in the humanities or social sciences?
Want to outsource proofreading to someone who knows what they’re doing?

You are in the right place!

Whatever kind of editorial or proofreading services you seek for travel, arts, and culture-related projects, I can deliver. I provide the following services:

Copyediting

Proofreading

Developmental Editing

[ 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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Editing Projects

Books & Magazines

Editing Prices

My editing prices depend on a number of factors:

Length (in words).
Quality of English language writing (and whether you are an ESL writer).
Stage of the project (i.e., draft vs. final).
Number of passes of the text I’d be required to make.
Style guides to be adhered to for specific journals or disciplines.
The actual amount of work needed to bring the manuscript up to the highest levels.

To provide an estimate, I’ll need to see the actual manuscript, whether a journal article, white paper, text for a website, book, etc.

Struggling with content? Let me help you.

Content Writing

My well-researched, carefully crafted SEO-enhanced copywriting and content writing improves customer engagement and leads to increased sales and brand recognition. I’ve written web copy, web articles/blog posts, social media posts, and newsletters for the following industries:

Travel
Arts & Crafts
Not-for-Profits
Beauty
Local Government & Infrastructure
Transport & Logistics
Health & Diet
Education & Careers
Software (SaaS)
Dentistry (B2B)
Medical technology (Orthopedics)
Optometry

[ I've worked with ]

[ Testimonials ]

When it comes to writing about creative pursuits—crafts, knitting, crochet, art history, painting, you name it—you'd be hard-pressed to find someone more well-versed than Elen. Over the past two years, my content agency has worked with a world-class brand in the online education space to create SEO-optimized content on a wide array of creative topics. I've hired Elen to write 1-3 articles per week, and her passion for the arts, global perspective, and clear writing style shines through in each one. I'd happily recommend her for any project that needs an expert touch to creative topics.

Elen has worked with TripAdvisor and Viator for over two years, as a freelance writer and content researcher. She’s unfailingly professional and efficient in her projects—whether she’s working on product copy, marketing emails, or content audits. Elen is a pleasure to work with as well; she’s always positive, reliably meets deadlines, and has been a trusted resource for countless quick-turnaround projects. In terms of destination expertise for travel writing and research, Elen’s significant first-hand knowledge of Asia (Nepal, India, Japan), New Zealand, and Australia have been particularly valuable.

As an assigning editor, I’ve worked with hundreds of writers over the years. While some relationships are short-lived, my long-time collaboration with Elen Turner is something I truly value. Elen is a savvy world traveler with a keen eye for what readers want. She’s also a storyteller that can weave together all the particulars of an assignment while also adding a higher-level patina. Her pieces arrive on time, in excellent shape and always teach me something I did not already know about the topic at hand. She is one of my go-to writers. Give her an assignment and I bet she’ll become one of your keepers as well.

Elen Turner has written countless articles for kimkim.com since 2016, and I feel lucky to count her among our contributors. The expertise, quality, dependability, and collaborative nature Elen brings to the table are absolute gold for a busy editor. Her straightforward communication, timely submissions, responsiveness to edits, and quick adaptation to our ever-changing style and formatting standards make it clear that she’s a pro. If it isn’t clear by now: work with Elen if you have the chance!

It has been a pleasure having Elen as our content writer for the last 6 months. Her turnaround has been quick, but more importantly, her ability to produce well-written content for a range of purposes is what impresses me the most. I would absolutely recommend Elen to anyone who needs content, editing or proof-reading services.

Elen has written fantastic articles for First Steps Himalaya and Beyond The Clouds. She has a natural flair for writing and knows her subjects very well. She is thorough, professional and we are proud to have her write for us.