First aid for text

Do you need English text, editing work or a translation from Dutch into English? That’s what I do. I’m a copywriter, content creator and Dutch to English translator with an eye for detail and an eagerness for authenticity.

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Content & Copywriting

Are you looking for effective and authentic online content, marketing material or internal communications?

Editing & Proofreading

Sometimes you need a fresh take on your work. I look at your article, story or online content with a critical eye. I’m also a wizard at simplifying and getting to the core of the message.

Translation

First aid for text provides more than an automated translation of your text. I translate with an eye for detail and a sense of style.

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About me
Helen Hartmann

I’m a British/Dutch national with an international perspective. I grew up as a third culture child in Hong Kong and Germany and later collected international professional experience in The Netherlands and Japan.

My work experience is in the cultural, diplomatic, oil & gas and educational sectors. In these companies and organisations, I enjoyed a professional and social network in The Hague which I still benefit from today.

I live in Scheveningen with my family, very close to the beach where I swim in the North sea daily. Another favourite way to spend my time is visiting the beautiful Kunstmuseum around the corner.

Contact me if you are looking for a native speaker with a flexible attitude and communications professional with attention to detail, curiosity and empathy.

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Testimonials

“Helen has boundless energy and enthusiasm. She did great work excavating articles from the often impenetrable mess of the original transcriptions.”

Marc Brak

De Superhelden Film & TV

“Helen heeft gezorgd voor deskundige, prettig leesbare teksten met gebruik van correcte onderwijstermen. Haar oog voor detail heeft geleid tot betere teksten en dankzij haar snelheid van werken hebben wij deadlines gehaald.”

Marianne de Graaf

Stichting Internationaal Onderwijs

“Helen is a very good content creator. She’s driven, organised and a good communicator. Most importantly: she’s always enthusiastic and a really nice person to work with. We’re happy to have met her!”

Bart van Poll Spotted by Locals

“Working with Helen was very easy, she understood our tone of voice and helped us find the best way to translate our Dutch humour to English. Helen was quick in responding and worked according to the timeline. Would definitely work with her again!”

Fleur Kruithof

Studio Duel

“Helen, nogmaals hartelijk dank voor al je werk. Misschien is het goed voor je om te weten dat de website keepingittogether.care inmiddels internationaal heel goed wordt gedeeld. Er zijn echt ongelooflijk veel mensen blij en geholpen met ons werk, en de toegang tot het internationale begon met jouw vertaling naar het Engels.” DANK!

Barbara Hoogenboom

Bert Hellinger Instituut

“Helen understood the complexities of our conference administration quickly and thoroughly…a hard worker with an eye for detail with a can-do no nonsense mentality.”

Leonard Engel European Association for International Education

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