Hire a freelance creative copywriter
and tell the best story you can
For 10+ years I’ve worked with leading creative agencies, big brands, and even better causes. As your freelance creative and copywriter I write everything from complete campaigns to pithy one-liners. I’m here to help you boost your brand, rally supporters behind your cause, and be remembered.
I work with
Advertising Agencies, Production Companies, Design Studios, Charities, Events Agencies, Entrepreneurs and Leaders. Client list.
I write
Campaign Ideas & Execution, Treatment & Scriptwriting for TVC, Podcast, Video, AI-Art Prompting. Long-Form Scripted Content, Creative Direction for Script and Copy-led Projects, Naming, Concept Copy, Pack & Product Copy, Brand Theatre, Events & Storytelling, Speeches. Selected work.
Collaboration
I partner seamlessly, with easy booking, flexible working, and a communicative, open exchange of feedback.
Creative Clarity
I can handle complex briefs, bringing fresh practical solutions, and creating compelling and entertaining stories.
Story Expertise
I bring a wealth of storytelling wisdom to provide support where you need it most, taking the pressure off you.
I'm a highly skilled scriptwriter with an extensive knowledge of story development, slicker than your average creative who boasts that (I have the classical theatre degree to prove it). I bring this knowledge to everything I write. I'm also a highly skilled improv comedian and lead workshops where asked.
Clients
McCann, FCB Inferno, VCCP, Tribal, Sapient, Saatchi & Saatchi, MediaCom, Ignis, Initiative, Comic Relief, Caraffi, Ocado, BDA Creative, Casual Films, The Edge Picture Company, PSLondon, Hoot, Design Bridge, Elmwood, forpeople, War Child, Pancreatic Cancer UK, Holocaust Memorial Day, Paper Entertainment, Lipton, Pancreatic Cancer UK, Yahoo, Nio-Nomi, Comic Relief, TUI, Nestle, ESPN, PaymentSense, Barclays, Cheerios, Compare the Market, EY, Havas, Hellmann's, KFC, Moonpig, National Geographic, Sainsbury's, British Airways, Adidas, Sky.
Selected work
Testimonials
His writing and ideas are completely unique. His background is not of the traditional advertising route and it has enabled his writing and ideas to stay very fresh indeed. Do not hesitate to work with Doug! ”
— Sarah Clift Filmmaker / Creative Director (ex-McCann)
Doug is a brilliant cross-breed- part strategist, part creative, part producer. He has great ideas and knows how to make them work. He’s funny, positive and a real grafter. And he can really write.”
— Clare Toolan Freelance Strategy Director
Doug is a fantastic creative and writer, he has a great attitude in tackling complex briefs in a highly effective way. I look forward to working with him again!
— Ben Walker, Snr Campaign Producer Lead, Prime Video, EU
How I work
Brief
Book a call and we’ll agree on what you need. I’ll give you a quote.
Write
I’ll work alongside you and your creative team or I’ll go away and write for you.
Refine
We’ll have a back and forth and make tweaks as we'll bring your story to life.
