Hello, I'M ALI. 

I write words that make people feel things. Sometimes moved, sometimes moved to purchase.

I’m a creative director, copywriter and brand voice lead who helps companies sound like humans. I’ve led global campaigns, creating award-winning work for brands including ghd, MYOB, The Body Shop, Samsung and Mercedes-Benz.

I’m also an internationally bestselling co-author of four rom-coms and co-founder of Australia’s travelling library Books on the Rail.

I co-founded the award-winning creative agency Hedgehog, launching brands and winning pitches. It taught me how to lead creatively and build brands from the ground up, before returning to my first love: the craft of writing.

My work has appeared in The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Mamamia and The Herald Sun.

Whether it’s a product launch, a cultural conversation starter or a book you read on holiday, the brief stays the same: make people care.

AWARDS

CLIO Winner • D&AD Pencil Finalist • MADC Winner • The Majors Finalist • B&T Women in Media Shortlist • B&T 30 Under 30 Shortlist

ENDORSEMENTS

“If you need sassy copy written at the speed of light, Ali is the person.”
— Cat Totty, Global Brand Manager, MOO

“Ali is a gem. She understood our quirky tone straight out of the gates and generated one of our highest email open rates ever.”
— Lisa Campana, Design Director, Wunderman Thompson / MOO

“Ali picked up a complex creative idea immediately and turned it into compelling work. Really proactive with excellent craftsmanship.”
— Lucy Devin, Creative Director, Grey Possible

“Ali is a great asset to any company.”
— Lucio Ribeiro, MD and Chief Strategy Officer, Online Circle Digital

“I was lucky enough to work under Ali at Online Circle Digital. She is a brilliant, quick-thinking copywriter with ideas at the ready. As a manager, she brings out the best in her team.”
Jane Sutherland, Copywriter, Online Circle Digital

Outside of work

You will find me reading or writing books, hiding novels on trains, parenting small humans and clutching a Diet Coke like a personality trait.