Hello, I’m Doug, I’m your personal business speech writer 

With me, you have your own scriptwriter and comedian waiting in the wings. I craft stories that create lean-in moments for leaders who are too busy to write but never to busy to inspire. 

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Have you ever found yourself?

giving talks that lack a personal touch or authenticity?

wishing you spoke more like a leader?

wishing you were funnier when you’re giving a speech?

fearing public speaking?

feeling underprepared and overwrought in a busy schedule?

doubting your impact, especially when the stakes are high?

You can hire a speechwriter to help your audience fall in love with you

That’s me, hi. I’m based in the London, and I serve clients worldwide.

Easy collaboration

I offer seamless booking and flexible working to align with you plus and open feedback exchange. Get expert storytelling guidance tailored for you, easily.

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Confidence boost

Develop your public speaking confidence. Gain recognition within your industry. Elevate your status as a go-to leader. Open yourself up to more opportunities.

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Find your funny

Discover how to use your sense of humour as a power. Craft speeches that resonate. Be the speaker that everyone remembers.

I bring

15+ years of experience as a screenwriter, playwright, performer, and improv comedian. Plus more than a decade in the creative industries as a copywriter and communications consultant. You bring the expertise. And we win your audience over together. 

Clients include

Brief

Book a call and we’ll agree on what you need. I’ll give you a quote.

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Write

I’ll work alongside you and your creative team or I’ll go away and write for you.

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Refine

We’ll have a back and forth and make tweaks as we'll bring your story to life.

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  • “These feel like my words in a way I wish I could say them.”

    Graeme Paxton, CEO, Caraffi

  • " It was a really easy process of sharing ideas and making tweaks to really make it my own. I’d definitely recommend Doug."

    Patrick Flannighan, Director, People Services, Easyjet

  • “Wow - You’re good.”

    David Holloway, Founder/CEO Marlin Hawk

You want to be a speaker that really connects

I get it — You need a speech that sticks. The issue is, you’re too busy, you maybe don’t like admitting you lack confidence, you don’t see yourself as a writer. Or you simply want a new perspective. I believe you've got something to say. I understand the stress, and that's why I'm here to help.

I love writing speeches. Here’s what I do:

  1. I listen — really listen — to you. Your message, your personality, your power.

  2. I write, turning your ideas into words and stories that work.

  3. I revise until it feels just right.

I want you to step up to the mic with ease. Meanwhile, stop stressing about that speech you’ve got coming up and start making a real impact… Give me a call.

Frequently asked questions

  • We talk about your goals, either online or in person. We'll map out your speech. I’m happy to work with your schedule or communicate with your team. We then move forward in one of three ways:

    I go away and write and deliver a draft, then we review together, and I’ll redraft accordingly.

    You can drop a pile of notes on my desk and ask me to work my magic on them.

    You send me a speech you’ve already written and I’ll elevate it for you.

  • Rates begin at £995 for re-writing and structuring existing speeches, and £2995 for writing a speech from scratch.

  • That’s what I’m here for. You need to crack on with the big picture stuff, feel free to hand this over to me and I’ll turn it around according to your deadlines.