Dr Elizabeth Beach AE

The secret to editing your work is simple: you need to become its reader instead of its writer.

Zadie Smith

Meet Elizabeth, a talented editor with a passion for plain language. She believes that clear communication is the key to connecting people and putting the human back into communications.

With an analytical mind and eagle eye, she specialises in putting the reader first to simplify complex content. If Elizabeth is on the case, you can rest assured that your message will be clear, concise and compelling.

Since joining our team, Elizabeth has worked on all kinds of documents, including websites, self-audit tools and complex manuals. More recently, she’s stepped into a client relationship role, working with our clients to understand their particular challenges and help them achieve their plain language goals.

She is an accredited editor and professional member of the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) and chairs its Mentoring Committee. Elizabeth has also been invited to join the judging panel for the prestigious Plain English Awards for 2023 and 2025.

Professional qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Western Sydney University)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Psychology (University of Sydney)
• Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (University of Technology Sydney)