The people behind the words

We’re the people who make things happen with words every single day. 

Sara Howard

Leader, Writer, Thinker, Reader, Sunrise-walker, Teen-wrangler

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If copywriting didn’t exist as a job, Sara would have had to invent it. A natural wordsmith whose first love was marketing and consumer behaviour, her ability to turn complex ideas and dry subject matter into compelling stories is legendary.

She fearlessly leads the team’s crusade against dull copy and jargon, and enjoys helping people find their own written voice – through tone of voice workshops, and hands-on, tailor-made training.

Top writing tip: use ‘you’ more than ‘we’. It will force you to write from your reader’s perspective.

One thing people don’t know… Sara’s first career was as a retail buyer, where she learned to relentlessly anticipate customer needs. Like writing, it was the ideal blend of commercial thinking and creative energy.

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Dannielle Duval

Writer, Chief optimist, Listener, Karaoke-enthusiast, Compulsive snacker

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Dannielle enjoys surprising people with the power of words. She understands how important it is to put herself in the reader’s shoes, to craft messages that connect. Interviewing smart and interesting people is a definite job perk, and turning their answers into impactful stories is a fun challenge. 

Dannielle isn’t afraid of feedback – she loves it because it gets her writing closer to the gold. And even though the wheels are always turning, she brings a sense of calm and positivity to the studio as our chief optimist.

Top writing tip: Keep it simple. That’s it!

One thing people don’t know… Dannielle is married to her high-school sweetheart! They were set up by mutual friends when she was 16 years old, so they’ve been together over half their lives.

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Oyelola Oyetunji

Writer, Empath, Matcha lover, Ex-consultant, Gratitude advocate

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After a career in professional services consulting, Oyelola stumbled into the world of copywriting by accident. No bruises, no regrets.

For Oyelola, transforming ideas from concept into tangible words with impact is a thrill. One of her favourite parts of the job is getting to know a client, their mission and values. You’ll often hear her say, “People connect with people, not brands.”

Oyelola is quick to listen and slow to speak. She believes in using every word for a purpose – both spoken and written. Want to feel heard? Oyelola’s your person.

Top writing tip: Define your brand voice. It humanises your brand, keeps your messaging consistent and attracts an aligned audience. 

One thing people don’t know… In primary school, Oyelola was part of her school’s Jump Rope For Heart team. Yep, she did the tricks, competed against other teams and toured schools. Don’t ask her to show off her skills though, that was another lifetime ago.

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Nikola Hopkinson

Writer, Planner, Traveller, Green juice drinker, Hobby photographer

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Curious by nature and open to a fault, Nikola is always ready to learn more. She loves the different journeys her writing briefs take her on every day – keeping her brain ticking as she follows her instinct for a story.

Nikola’s deep empathy makes her a versatile writer. A copy chameleon, she’s able to take on a staggering range of brand voices, subjects and audiences. She’s also not afraid to stare a deadline in the face, roll up her sleeves and get sh*t done.

Top writing tip: Write it like you’d say it.

One thing people don’t know…  English is her second language. She was 11 when she came to Australia and started her love-affair with English (and sadly started losing her native tongue, Hungarian).

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Anna Milward

Writer, Exerciser, Coffee drinker, Balcony gardener, Cat herder

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Her writing career may have started at eight years old with stories about her cat, but these days Anna loves to delve into new topics and turn complicated concepts into clear, meaningful communication. Her background in financial services and health tech copywriting means she’s able to take complex technical information and distil it into enjoyable, compelling copy.

Anna thrives on variety and enjoys the challenge of finding a story in even the most mundane subjects and events. She is always keen to learn and find ways to improve, and she happily takes on whatever is thrown her way.

Top writing tip: Read it aloud after you’ve written it – you’ll be amazed at how many more typos and mistakes you pick up.

One thing people don’t know… One thing people don’t know: Anna moved to Australia from the UK when she was in her 20s. But she also has Canadian citizenship and lived there as a baby and for several years after uni.

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Mel Jeffress

List maker, problem-solver, toddler wrangler, hot chip lover, holiday planner, crazy cat lady.

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A lover of process, Mel is the one who guides our clients through our ways of working. With a career spanning various client services roles and partnering with clients big and small, she prides herself on taking a pragmatic approach to every challenge and brief thrown her way.

With an appetite for variety and a willingness to get hands-on, Mel is your go to gal no matter what challenge you want to tackle. Not only will she ensure that we get the job done, but you’re sure to share a laugh along the way. Because, as they say, a day without laughter is a day wasted.

Top writing tip: Don’t confuse and alienate your audience with big words. It doesn’t always make you sound smarter and can often put the reader off.

One thing people don’t know… I love hot chips so much that I even made a reference to them in my wedding vows.

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Alex Monnig

Writer, Talker, Draft Improver, Question Asker, Pizza Eater, Traveller

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Alex leans on his journalism background to help share people’s stories through their own words (and some of his own). He likes to have a chat to figure out what really matters – for clients and for readers.

Alex’s can-do attitude keeps us all positive when the deadlines get intense – or the goal posts shift. He’s a collaborator always ready to give a little pep talk and is just as comfortable leading from the front as he is falling in line.

Top writing tip: Just get started. Whether it’s planning or a very rough draft, anything is better than a blank page.

One thing people don’t know… Alex has written dozens of children’s books and covered sporting events around the world, including the Olympics, Rugby World Cup and Commonwealth Games. He’s no stranger to deadlines, that’s for sure.

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