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Ashley Allard

@ashleyallard

I write, edit, and build editorial platforms that spotlight creative and community stories.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute writing, editing, publishing, social media, and web skills to work that spotlights creative, youth, and community-focused stories.

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

TC

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 logoUT

University of Cape Town

Master of Arts, Creative Writing

2024 -

Pursuing a Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Cape Town.

OC

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 logoUS

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 logoUS

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.

DJ

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 logoUT

University of Cape Town

Diploma, Copy-Editing

2023 - 2023

Completed a 10-week copy-editing course conducted through GetSmarter courses.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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