Ashley Allard
@ashleyallard
I write, edit, and build editorial platforms that spotlight creative and community stories.
What I'm looking for
I write articles, conduct interviews, and take photographs for The Cape Creative Collective, The Stellenbosch, and Masakhe, with a focus on creative communities, youth media, and interview profiles.
As co-editor, copywriter, and writer at Moyé Magazine, I write and edit articles and support layout, finalisation, social media management, and web design. I also founded Low Altitude, a Western Cape-based online literary journal that spotlights South African creatives through writing, editing, website management, and design.
I've also supported Dryad Press in publishing, editorial, graphic design, and social media roles, and teach first-year French at Stellenbosch University. My work is grounded in creative writing, copy-editing, multilingual communication, and digital publishing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Journalist
The Cape Creative Collective
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Writes articles, conducts interviews, and takes photographs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cape Town
Master of Arts, Creative Writing
2024 -
Pursuing a Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Cape Town.
Oxford Summer Courses
Summer Course, Creative Writing
2023 - 2023
Attended a two-week Creative Writing course at the Worcestershire Oxford Campus with Oxford Summer Schools.
University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, English Studies
2023 - 2023
Grade: Cum laude
Completed an English Studies Honours degree, graduating cum laude.
University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Arts, English Studies
2020 - 2023
Grade: Cum laude
Graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in 2022, followed by an English Studies Honours in 2023.
Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg
Matriculation, General
Grade: Top Achiever with 5 distinctions
Matriculated with top achievements, earning 5 distinctions in English, German, Afrikaans, French, and Life Orientation.
University of Cape Town
Diploma, Copy-Editing
2023 - 2023
Completed a 10-week copy-editing course conducted through GetSmarter courses.
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