Ashleigh Rennie

Hi! I’m Ashleigh, and I run The Story Team with Bella, my dog. True story. She is vital to my business. Sometimes we’re unsure of who is in charge of whom, so it’s easier to just say we’re business partners. You can meet her (and me) on my website, www.thestoryteam.org I warn you, the cuteness is real.


I have been a copywriter for over a decade. I have a work ethic upon which I almost base my identity. Working under pressure gives me a little thrill up my spine (OK, a big thrill) and I make sure deadlines are met with time to spare. I’ve worked for small, medium, and very large companies. I’ve worked for solopreneurs, and I’ve worked in agencies. Right, that’s out of the way.


Here's the thing. You want words that make people stop and read because they tell a story that's delicious. And then you want them to think, "Holy hell bags! I needs me some of this, immediately!" (Because the storytelling is DELICIOUS.) "I need this deliciousness in my life, (ie your product/service/offering, dear reader). But, I'm basically broke (thanks, Corona). And, it's my anniversary this month. And yet I will pay for this ridiculous amazingness, because that storytelling is delicious (ie my copy, savvy reader) and it will make my life worth living!” Am I correct? Well, I'll find your story for you. And then I'll write it. Deliciously. Ka-ching.


Feel free to contact me on ashleigh@thestoryteam.org

Hi! I’m Ashleigh, and I run The Story Team with Bella, my dog. True story. She is vital to my business. Sometimes we’re unsure of who is in charge of whom, so it’s easier to just say we’re business partners. You can meet her (and me) on my website, www.thestoryteam.org I warn you, the cuteness is real. 

I'm a Copyhackers-trained conversion copywriter. Using Queen of Conversion Copy Joanna Wiebe's programme, I've created my own EP(i)C framework that I apply to every single project under my fingertips. I have a work ethic upon which I almost base my identity. Working under pressure gives me a little thrill up my spine (OK, a big thrill) and I make sure deadlines are met with time to spare. I’ve worked for small, medium and very large companies. I’ve worked for solopreneurs, and I’ve worked in agencies. Right, that’s out of the way. 

Here's the thing. You want words that make people stop and read because they tell a story that's delicious. And then you want them to think, "Holy hell bags! I needs me some of this, immediately!" (Because the storytelling is DELICIOUS.) "I need this deliciousness in my life, (ie your product/service/offering, dear reader). But, I'm basically broke (thanks, Corona). And, it's my anniversary this month. And yet I will pay for these ridiculously amazing words, because that storytelling is delicious (ie my copy, savvy reader) and it will make my life worth living!” Am I correct? Well, I'll find your story for you. And then I'll write it. Deliciously. Ka-ching.

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5 Tips to Develop Your Authentic Brand Voice, Which Is Marketing Gold

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4 challenges facing female entrepreneurs in South Africa

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The Ultimate Guide To The 10 Best Membership Sites For Course Creators

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Plan Your Profitable Freedom Year Like a BOSS with

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World Savings Day: how saving money can save your business

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My Covid kick in the butt

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Clockwork Media – An Integrated Communications Agency

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