TAThe Atlantic·Essay
The Loneliness Economy and What We Owe Each Other
March 2024·12 min read
Freelance Writer · Editor · Storyteller
Eleanor
Ashford
I write features, essays, and brand stories that make readers feel something — and editors come back for more.
8+
Years Writing
200+
Pieces Published
40+
Publications
98%
Client Retention
What I Do
Services
Words crafted with intention — whether for a flagship magazine or a startup's origin story.
Long-Form Features
In-depth articles and investigative pieces for magazines, journals, and digital publications. 1,500–6,000 words.
NarrativeProfileDeep Dive
Personal Essays
Intimate, voice-driven essays for literary outlets, lifestyle magazines, and branded content that needs a human heart.
First-PersonOpinionCultural
Brand Storytelling
Compelling copy for About pages, founder stories, campaign narratives, and thought leadership that builds trust.
Brand VoiceGhostwritingStrategy
Newsletters
Weekly or monthly newsletters that readers actually open — with sharp takes, curated links, and consistent voice.
EmailSubstackCommunity
Travel & Culture
Destination features, cultural criticism, and travel narratives for print and digital outlets around the globe.
TravelCultureLifestyle
Editing & Manuscript
Developmental and line editing for non-fiction books, essay collections, and long-form manuscripts.
Book EditingStructuralLine Edit
Published Work
Selected Clippings
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CNTCondé Nast Traveller·Travel
Morocco After Midnight: The Medinas Nobody Writes About
January 2024·8 min read
WWired·Feature
The Humans Training the Machines That Will Replace Them
November 2023·18 min read
TGThe Guardian·Culture
Why We Can't Stop Rewatching the Same 12 Shows
September 2023·10 min read
NYNew Yorker·Profile
The Last Paper Map Maker in America
June 2023·14 min read
VVogue·Lifestyle
Fashion's Slow Rebellion: The Designers Making One Thing Well
April 2023·9 min read
Kind Words
Client Testimonials
"Eleanor doesn't just write — she thinks. Her Atlantic feature generated more reader mail than anything we'd published that quarter. She's one of those rare contributors who makes your publication look better simply by being in it."
JW
James Whitfield
Senior Editor · The Atlantic
Investment
Packages & Pricing
Custom quotes available for book projects, ongoing campaigns, and international assignments.
The Single
$350per piece
One polished piece when you need it — ideal for testing our working relationship.
- Up to 1,500 words
- 1 round of revisions
- 5-day turnaround
- Research included
- SEO-optimised (if needed)
Most Popular
The Feature
$850per piece
A deep, thoroughly researched long-form piece for flagship publications or brand storytelling.
- Up to 4,000 words
- 2 rounds of revisions
- 10-day turnaround
- Expert interviews included
- Fact-checked
- Photography brief (optional)
The Retainer
$2,400per month
Monthly partnership for publications, brands, or newsletters that need consistent, on-brand writing.
- 4 pieces per month
- Unlimited revisions
- 48-hour priority response
- Editorial calendar planning
- Brand voice guide included
- Monthly strategy call
All prices in USD. Invoiced via Stripe or bank transfer. Rush fees (48h turnaround) available at +40%.
Get in Touch
Hire Me
Tell me about your project and I'll come back to you with availability, a rate, and a few questions that'll make the piece better.
hello@eleanorashford.com
Based in
London, UK — worldwide
Response time
Within 24 hours
Availability
Limited spots — Q3 2025