about
With 15 professional years of experience in writing, editing, and workshopping across a variety of industries, I'm ready for whatever you can throw at me. (Unlike this guy.) I have a degree in English, with a creative writing concentration, from Haverford College, a highly ranked liberal arts school with Quaker roots and an Honor Code. I’ve written copy for websites, blog posts, marketing emails, advertorials, annual reports, and digital tools, as well as fiction for children and adults. I also offer developmental and structuring editing, copy and line editing, and proofreading for all of the above and more.
writing samples
5th Annual Climate Action Film Festival Manifesto
“Bad news about climate change is easy to find. As workers in the solar industry, we were surrounded by it. As citizens of planet Earth, we felt responsible for it. But we were already dedicating our careers to the advancement of clean energy, and it all felt so overwhelming. What more could we do?” Keep reading
BLOG POST: Solar For All is a Win for Everyone
“While the cost of solar has come down considerably in recent years, some households are still unable to take advantage of current incentives. Solar for All will provide $7 billion in grant funding for states, territories, tribal governments, and nonprofits to reduce financial barriers to…” Keep reading
BLOG POST: Conversation with a Customer
“Joy recently made the switch to clean energy with SunCommon, but she didn’t stop at solar! For this lucky customer, we installed the ultimate trio: a solar system, a Powerwall home battery, and an upgrade to her electric vehicle charger. Solar may be our main focus, but a lot of customers….” Keep reading
WEBPAGE: Light Waves meet Sound Waves at Wave Farm
“Wave Farm is a non-profit organization and pioneer of the Transmission Arts genre through their artist residency program, art installation park, and listener-supported radio station in New York’s Hudson Valley. They went solar with SunCommon in 2021, a partnership that will enable…” Keep reading
testimonials
“Eli has some of the best grammar skills I have encountered after more than a decade in publishing. His care for his work is evidenced by its accuracy, precision of language, and thoughtful research.”
“Words are important, and Eli is a pro at words. He was our copywriter at SunCommon, and for a company with such a unique voice, that’s an important job. He excelled. Not only can he quickly turn concepts into effective, compelling content, he does so in a fast-paced, high volume environment, is a strong collaborator and makes his teammates better. The creative/digital team at SunCommon is a tight bunch, and every member shared their appreciation for Eli’s instincts, talent and the value that he brought to our work. I recommend Eli without reservation.”
“I write this testimonial for Eli Windover’s editing services with enthusiasm. When I finished the manuscript of my first novel, I brought it to him hoping that he was a detail person who wouldn’t let the small but still important things slip past him. See, I’d had some disappointing results with other editors who did little beyond the most ordinary corrections of spelling and grammar. Eli provided not only excellent copy and line editing but also the important developmental editorial suggestions for the plot, pacing, and character which I was looking for. Eli helped me to put across my ideas more clearly and more effectively, and in ways which hadn’t occurred to me. His willingness to keep in touch as he did his polishing and to provide an insightful evaluation of the story was invaluable too. As soon as I finish this next manuscript, he’ll be the first person I call.”
“Eli was wonderful to work with. He is a highly skilled writer, self-organized, and a fantastic collaborator. He not only handled an amazing quantity of emails and other content, but gave the needed attention to each piece. I’d gladly work with Eli again.”
“Eli has a unique ability to weave the content strategy, brand voice and analytics together to ensure that outbound communication works as hard as you need it too. He’s masterful at creating compelling copy in whatever format is needed - headline, copy, blog, mailer, web page - and to whatever audience has been identified. He’s a guardian of the customer experience and expectation as much as he is of the brand and the business. It’s a joy to work with him.”
“Eli exudes a quiet confidence that is shown throughout his thoughtful work. As an expert copywriter and clear communicator, he has been one someone I could always rely on to help push me in the right creative direction. Eli never failed to miss an important detail or deadline, which is a must for any fast-paced industry. ”