Literally is a one-woman translation and proofreading firm, established by Helen Clara Hemsley in 2013.

The firm provides Danish to English translations and proofreading in English, with absolute consistency in both quality and attention to detail. 

With clients in the private and public sector, Literally has worked with a variety of people and companies, spanning many different professional fields and subject matters, predominantly working on projects within the fields of architecture, branding, communication, film, art and design. Other projects include codes of conduct, sound art and experimental music.

 

Ameko Consult

Anna Thaulow, radio producer

2+1 Idea Agency

Berlingske: AOK/AOA

Café Teatret

Claydies

CBIT – Performance Design, RUC

CO/PLUS

Den Blå Avis

Danish Architecture Center

 

Dorte Dalgaard Kommunikation

Future Navigator

Haslund Film

Haslund/Dencik Entertainment

Henrik Marstal, musician & writer

Hunden Ib Aps

Håndværksrådet

Copenhagen Guild of Goldsmiths

Kontrapunkt

Kunsten.nu

 

Københavns Internationale Teater

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

Kunsthal Charlottenborg

Museum of Contemporary Art, Roskilde

Pernille Braun, glass artist

Ralf Christensen, music journalist

Seismograf.org

Stilleben

Teater Rio Rose

Æstetik

Ameko Consult
Anna Thaulow, Radio Producer
2+1 Idea Agency
Berlingske: AOK/AOA
Café Teatret
Claydies
CBIT – Performance Design, RUC
CO/PLUS
Den Blå Avis
Danish Architecture Center
Dorte Dalgaard Kommunikation
Future Navigator
Haslund Film
Haslund/Dencik Entertainment
Henrik Marstal, Musician & Writer
Hunden Ib Aps
Håndværksrådet
The Copenhagen Guild of Goldsmiths
Kontrapunkt
Kunsten.nu
Københavns Internationale Teater
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Kunsthal Charlottenborg
Museum of Contemporary Art, Roskilde
Pernille Braun, Glass Artist
Ralf Christensen, Music Journalist
Seismograf.org
Stilleben
Teater Rio Rose
Æstetik

My name is Helen Clara Hemsley.

I was born and raised in South Africa, and have lived and worked in The United States and Great Britain. In 1998, I moved to Copenhagen, where I have lived ever since. In 2003, I decided to use my skillset as a native English speaker and was commissioned to proofread my first project. Additionally, I have spent the past 15 years translating from Danish to English.

I believe that continuity and simplicity are the keys to creating the perfect text. Furthermore, an understanding of the subject matter helps create a text that is dynamic and easy to read. I value collaboration and clear communication and I am always open to sparring with my clients.

Education
2010 Institute of Precious Metals, Copenhagen – Experimental jewellery making
1998 Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow – BA Honours Fine Art Sculpture
1995 Oxford Brookes University, Oxford – Art and Design foundation
1988 Maritzburg Business College, Pietermaritzburg – Legal secretarial diploma
1987 Estcourt High School, Estcourt – High school diploma

Contact

helen@literally.dk

+45 22 35 85 20

Please feel free to contact my clients below, for a reference:

Svante Lindeburg, Golden Days
​+ 45 35 25 33 67, svante@goldendays.dk

Dorte Dalgaard, Dorte Dalgaard Kommunikation
+ 45 30 20 74 10, dd@dortedalgaard.dk

Mike Ameko Lippert, Ameko Consult
+ 45 26 21 31 98, mike@ameko.dk

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