Leslie Donovan

Educator, Copywriter, and Copyeditor in Deep Time

Canada

I have two writing superpowers: making scientific concepts clear for a wide variety of audiences and interdisciplinary thinking. Coming from a background in chemical and life sciences education, my strengths are writing long-form copy requiring in-depth research and creating unique educational materials.

All of my work is centered in an understanding of the human story being thus far a vanishingly small portion of Earth's history. I am especially drawn to any project that demonstrates long-term, sustainable thinking.

If your writing needs have a scientific and/or educational bent, I'd love to hear from you. Contact me at [email protected] to arrange a free consultation.

Portfolio
Gh. Zane Institute for Social and Economic Research
09/23/2023
Interdisciplinary Deep Time: Geocognition for the Anthropocene

This is the abstract for my recent invited talk at the Psychology and Its Explanatory Paradigms conference in Bucharest. Deep time thinkers, watch this space! The full paper will be published soon.

White Paper Sample
08/15/2023
5 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Deuterated Drugs

This numbered-list white paper in drug discovery is a sample of content marketing aimed mainly at nurturing prospects in the middle of the sales funnel. I created this on spec while trying to understand the relationship between my own encounters with deuterated compounds during undergraduate research experiences and the current pharmaceutical applications of deuterated materials.

Landing Page Sample
08/15/2023
Deuterated Drugs White Paper Landing Page

This sample shows how bulleted, benefits-focused language can drive B2B engagement with key content marketing materials. It was written on spec as a companion piece to the white paper sample in this portfolio.

QiLu Sino-Canadian International School
11/15/2018
Exploring Population Dynamics with The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

This is a sample of the interdisciplinary writing I especially enjoy. It is an eBook originally created for Alberta Biology 30 teachers, but some of the material could be helpful in other contexts. Educators are encouraged to use and adapt this ebook to meet their students' needs.

Article Sample
08/15/2023
Agromining of Rare Earth Metals: A Definite Maybe

This article is an example of content that offers value to prospects by keeping them up to date on new and innovative industry trends. I created this particular piece on spec as a way of organizing my thoughts while updating my own understanding of plants that act as metal hyperaccumulators.

Print Ad Sample
08/15/2023
XYN-1750 Line of Sample Tubes for Dry Ice Shipping

This ad meets a common pain point for the target audience with clear and concise bullet points listing and describing product benefits. I created it on spec to practice the art of identifying core product benefits and communicating them conversationally.