EDITING & WRITING portfolio
Selected projects I’ve worked on for publishers, independent authors, coaches, podcasters, and creative businesses.
This list is a sample of the fiction and nonfiction novels I have worked on as either an editor or a proofreader.
Books
Dear Yesterday, Fiction by Lindsay Ray Redd
I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Aint One, Nonfiction by Lindsey Konchar
False Premise, Fiction by R.C. Prentice
The Colin Conundrum, Fiction by R.C. Prentice
This Girl America, Fiction by Chelsie Prince
That Girl America, Fiction by Chelsie Prince
Until Heaven Parts Us, Nonfiction by Alyssa Patterson
The Vaccine, Fiction by Hassan Riaz
HELP! For Parents of Children with Learning and Thinking Differences, Nonfiction by Myava Clark
Get Major Gifts: Raise More Money Than You Thought Possible And Enjoy Doing It, Nonfiction by Lisa Zuba
A Curse of Blood and Stone, Fiction by K.A. Tucker for The Bookish Box
F*ck That: Stop Settling, Get Out of Your Own Way, and Create Your Dream Life Now, Nonfiction by Jill Gulotta
Meet Me in the Middle: A Guide to Overcoming and Preventing Polarization in the Workplace, Nonfiction by Shawna Corden
Sophie, Historical Fiction by Kathy Swaar
Welcome Aboard Monstrosity, Jack, Short story collection by Hassan Riaz
How To Be A Bad Friend: The Hidden Life of Failed Relationships, Nonfiction by Katherine Sleadd
Dispatches From The Rez, Fiction by Pamela Sharp
Create Your Career, Nonfiction by Meera Jhogasundram
Let’s Talk About Fifth: Teaching Ballet in the 21st Century, Nonfiction by Deborah Engerman
Walking with You Through Every Season: Proverbs 31 through the Eyes of a Coach's Wife, Nonfiction by Talisha Alligood
My Kingdom Journey: Experiencing God First-Hand and Encouraging Others to Do the Same, Nonfiction by Savanna Kandiko
The Communicator's Playbook: Learn to Lead Effectively, Create Productive Relationships, and Develop a Dynamic Organization, Nonfiction by Brian Hendricks
Einstein’s Valentine, Essay collection by Pamela Sharp
My Deer Friend, Barnabas, Short story by Jessica Hagenah
She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary, Nonfiction by Andrea Liebross
The Gratitude Journal, eBook by Donna Sarah Khan
Content Editing
As a content editor and managing editor, I’ve had the pleasure of supporting many freelance writers and content agencies. This list is a sample of the platforms where articles, guides, and case studies I have proofread and copyedited have been published.
Skillshare
AdQuadrant
Salsify
Shopify Plus
#Paid Banknotes
HawkSEM
Friendbuy
Field Queen
Fuel Cycle
nuORDER
LinkedIn
5+ medical offices across the country (Nursing Agency, Spine Specialist, Plastic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, and Pathology Laboratory)
NW Creatives, The Wedding Filmmakers Handbook
This list is a sample of the websites I have worked on as a proofreader and copyeditor. I’ve also had the opportunity to partner with copywriters to create customer research reports, case studies, and creative briefs.
Websites
Ava And The Bee, Boutique Wedding Marketing Agency
AMV Weddings, Wedding & Event Planning
The Buffalo Collective, Brand & Website Design for Photographers & Creatives
Called to More, Private Photo Editing for Wedding & Portrait Photographers
Fen’Amber Photography, Mani Family, Couples, and Maternity Photography
Hannah Ruth Photography, Charleston & Myrtle Beach Photographer
Jessica Douglas Photography, Ontario Wedding Photographer
Lavenders Floral, Floral Design & Education
Somn Home, Luxury Linnens
LavenderBlue, Floral Design & Wedding Florals
Presenceology, Brand Strategy for Creative Women
Susie Boston Photography, Portrait & Newborn Photography
Timeless Love Weddings, Weddings & Event Planner
Wildflower Design Co., Brand & Web Designer for Beauty Brands
Black Lady of Leisure, Personal Stylist
+ many others
Guest Speaking & Writing
I love having the opportunity to write guest posts and speak about editing, books, and running a business. I am currently scheduling writing and speaking opportunities for 2024.
The Editor’s Half Hour, Episode 1, Ellen Polk: AI and the Future of Editing
4 Types of Editing Every Self-Published Author Needs on The Happy Slelf-Publisher
Guest speaker in The Copy Society discussing self-editing in the copywriting process.
Meet Ellen Polk, Book and Content Editor on Shoutout Arizona
Guest training for Jake Kelfer's Big Idea to Bestseller, How To Include Outside Sources in Your Nonfiction Book: Citation Basics and How to Avoid Copyright Infringement
Book Craft with Ellen Polk published on Books Uplift
Panelist for the San Diego Professional Editors Network July 2023 Program Meeting: AI and the Future of Editing with Sheree Trask, Ellen Polk, Barbara Ingrassia, and Loree Kim (moderated by Tiffany Vakilian, SD/PEN President)
Content Repurposing & Writing
Content repurposing is the best way to get the most reach and impact from your podcasts, YouTube videos, and nonfiction books.
Want to see more examples of my work? Send me an email or submit an inquiry to chat.
In addition to writing articles for other online business owners, coaches, podcasters, and industry leaders, I create content for my own audience.
View a small collection of my writing samples and published articles.
Achieve your publishing goals and build a loyal audience with stories that connect and words that turn heads for all the right reasons.