About the Word Nerd

  • Storyteller
  • Copywriter
  • Conceptual & Content Writer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Content Strategist
  • Creative Director
  • Eternal Optimist

I play with words, for a living and for fun.

I am an idea alchemist and natural-born storyteller with strong writing skills. I distil concepts and unique moments, creating notions that speak to people’s hearts and minds… and sometimes their funny bones too.

BACKGROUND

I graduated as a journalist in South Africa and went on to make my own headlines as a storyteller in various publishing, corporate, franchise, agency, consultancy, and hospitality environments. My career began in marketing, branding, and advertising - which is where I learned to mobilise mindsets with creativity and well-placed words.

Decades later, I use my skills as a creative director, copywriter, comms specialist, and content strategist to inspire meaning, momentum... and a bit of magic as well.

WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT

I’m a creative thinker with a playful mind and a disciplined eye. I'm also an incurable Word Nerd with eagle-like attention to detail. I make a point of getting to know and understand my audience so that I can write from a place of insight to connect them to my content – whether it’s written, visual, or verbal.

I'm an old hand at transforming strategic vision into workable reality through effective communication, with compelling copywriting as my weapon of choice. I love crafting unique copy, communication solutions, campaigns, and events that tell stories which prompt engagement and brand love.

Size doesn't matter. I service blue-chip clients and small purpose-driven initiatives with equal enthusiasm. Dedicated and hardworking, I have an internal drive to deliver excellence and love to push the boundaries to create and deliver work that is fresh, true, and brave.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

Storytelling goes beyond saying something... it has the power to DO something too. I am committed to finding new ways to inspire your people and create a lasting impression that turns listeners into doers! 

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