I’m Malene Engelund, an author, copywriter and translator with a Masters in Creative Writing. I specialise in producing copy and core narratives for the creative industries and I translate Danish novels into English for readers and publishers who value clarity, voice and engagement. I work with galleries, publishers and creative companies to craft accessible, engaging texts across a range of formats including catalogue copy, press materials, newsletters and fundraising applications. My writing moves freely between Danish and English, the commercial and the artistic, the factual and the fictional. I’ve published poems and articles in a range of English-language anthologies and magazines, including The TLS, The Guardian, Dazed and Poetry London. My poetry collection 'The Wild Gods' was published by Valley Press in 2016 and i Have another book 'Gather' forthcming with Corsair in 2027. My translation of Danish author Christel Wiinblad’s My Little Brother appeared with Valley Press in 2020 and was named a PBS Spring Translation Choice the same year.

Malene Engelund

I’m Malene Engelund, an author, copywriter and translator with a Masters in Creative Writing. I specialise in producing copy and core narratives for the creative industries and I translate Danish novels into English for readers and publishers who value clarity, voice and engagement. I work with galleries, publishers and creative companies to craft accessible, engaging texts across a range of formats including catalogue copy, press materials, newsletters and fundraising applications. My writing moves freely between Danish and English, the commercial and the artistic, the factual and the fictional. I’ve published poems and articles in a range of English-language anthologies and magazines, including The TLS, The Guardian, Dazed and Poetry London. My poetry collection 'The Wild Gods' was published by Valley Press in 2016 and i Have another book 'Gather' forthcming with Corsair in 2027. My translation of Danish author Christel Wiinblad’s My Little Brother appeared with Valley Press in 2020 and was named a PBS Spring Translation Choice the same year.

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I’m Malene Engelund, an author, copywriter and translator with a Masters in Creative Writing. I specialise in producing copy and core narratives for the creative industries and I translate Danish novels into English for readers and publishers who value clarity, voice and engagement. I work with galleries, publishers and creative companies to craft accessible, engaging texts across a range of formats including catalogue copy, press materials, newsletters and fundraising applications.

My writing moves freely between Danish and English, the commercial and the artistic, the factual and the fictional. I’ve published poems and articles in a range of English-language anthologies and magazines, including The TLS, The Guardian, Dazed and Poetry London. My poetry collection ‘The Wild Gods’ was published by Valley Press in 2016 and i Have another book ‘Gather’ forthcming with Corsair in 2027. My translation of Danish author Christel Wiinblad’s My Little Brother appeared with Valley Press in 2020 and was named a PBS Spring Translation Choice the same year.

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Language

Danish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Copywriter and Translator at Self-employed (Freelance)
September 1, 2019 - Present
Specialising in the production of copy and core narratives for the creative industries. Translation of Danish novels into English.
Copywriter at Mute Comp. Physical Theatre
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Production of core narrative for the company, production of press releases; write-ups and design of newsletters; fundraising
Copywriter at Kristian Sverdrup
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Production of catalogue and web texts for exhibitions, compilation of fundraising applications, creative sparring partner
Senior gallery assistant and copywriter at Loughran Gallery, London
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Communication and write-ups for exhibitions, production of artist profiles; production of gallery newsletters; text for gallery social media sites; sale of artworks.
Art fair consultant at Bronze Orchid, London
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Sale of artworks and artist representative at international art fairs in Hong Kong, London and Singapore
Senior gallery assistant and copywriter at Other Criteria Ltd, London
January 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
Communication and write-ups for exhibitions, production of artist profiles; sale of artworks; organiser of, and gallery representative at, international art fairs in New York, San Francisco, Seoul, amongst others.
Visiting lecturer, Creative Writing at University of Greenwich, London
September 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008
Lecturer in the genres and practices of writing; creative workshop leader; examiner of creative portfolios.
Editorial assistant at Black Dog Publishing, London
September 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008
Liaison between writers and publisher; proof reader; administrative assistant for publications; assistant to the publisher.

Education

Master of Arts, English at Copenhagen University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Master of Arts, Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts, English and Creative Writing at University of Greenwich
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
A-levels at Aalborghus Gymnasium, Aalborg
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Danish Arts Council Translation Grant for My Little Brother
January 1, 2018 - March 16, 2026
Danish Writers Association Translation Grant for Deep Purple
January 1, 2025 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other