About
Scientific & Academic Writer, Travel & Tourism Copywriter and
Proofreader & Editor.
I am Dr. Tammy Ellis, founder and the person behind CollaborWrite Creative
I am a native English-speaking copywriter who lives in Austria
My expertise combines a research Ph.D. with training as a SEO copywriter.
I have over 20 years’ experience in writing engaging, persuasive, well-researched content.

What is Copywriting and why do I need it?
Copywriting /ˈkɒpɪrʌɪtɪŋ/
is the art and science of strategically delivering words that persuade people to take some form of action – whether it’s buying your product, visiting your store or leaving a comment on your blog.
My goal is to have intimate insight of who is your ideal customer or reader – and craft your story that attracts your dream client/reader.
- Are you looking for content that will “knock their socks off”?
- Are your business documents lacking spark and style?
Need help wordsmithing your ideas into engaging content that influences?
No matter what industry, I can compose well-written and researched copy for your next project.
About Me
Originally from Canada, I completed my Ph.D. in Vienna Austria. So began my expat adventures and love of travelling.
I then moved to Australia and lived in sunny Brisbane, where I worked in various environments- as a cancer researcher, Government policy, hospital and not-for-profit foundations and research administration.
During my career, I realized that writing was my favourite part of all my jobs.
Why join a navy if you can be a pirate? ~ Steve Jobs
20 years and two kids later, it was time that I woke up every morning doing something that I loved. So I studied with two leading Australian Copywriting Schools.
Adding to the adventure, we moved to the Austrian Alps, where I now provide freelance English writing, editing and proofreading services internationally.

Facts
I love living in the Austrian Alps. I spend time trying to learn German and in winter I am the slowest skier in my family
My demanding Office Manager/CEO (chief Eating officer) is our Golden Retriever ‘Aussie’. You can find me every morning (even in the rain & blinding snowstorms) out walking with our CEO.
I love to travel. My favourite cities (so far) are Vienna, Singapore and Bangkok.
I am learning to be an Austrian cook – my favourite Austrian dishes to cook are Kasnocken, Schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn.
Here is where I wow you with my qualifications
The two-minute elevator pitch:
- I am a biochemist, PhD in developmental biology and a SEO copywriter
- I am a published academic author
- I’ve helped clients write complex concepts into easy-to-read stories
- I’ve written/reviewed/edited 1000s of grant proposals and academic papers/theses.
Long Version
I have a B.Sc. (Honours) Subject of Specialisation, Biochemistry and a M.Sc. Biochemistry from Queen’s University in Canada. I completed my research at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), Vienna and received my PhD from the University of Vienna.
I was a Senior John Trivett Fellow at the University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia where I was a developmental biologist/cancer researcher focusing on skin cancer, brain cancer and stem cells.
After academia, I worked in State Government as a scientific policy advisor, promoting biotechnology initiatives, and managing State Government Funding Schemes. I worked at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Children’s Medical Research Institute helping clinicians and medical researchers obtain funding and communicate their discoveries. I was the Grants Manager at the Queensland Institute for Medical Research (QIMRB), one of the leading medical research institutes in Australasia.
I am a graduate from two leading Australian copywriting schools- Australian Writer’s Centre: Copywriting Essentials, SEO Copywriting and Real Estate Copywriting and the Recipe for SEO Success course
Why CollaborWrite ?
Collaborate or the act of working together to successfully complete a project.
Sounds exactly what a copywriter, academic/science writer and proofreader should be doing.
CollaborWrite Creative is the joining together of my client’s expertise with my skills as a native English-speaking writer and proofreader.
Get in Touch
Collaborwrite Creative is a copywriting, proofreading & editing service.
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you,
please get in touch.