Phoebe Hartley is a freelance regional writer and journalist telling cinematic stories about life outside city limits.

Photo by Elise Gow

Born in Melbourne/Naarm, Phoebe now lives and works at the foot of a mountain range on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung country in north-west regional Victoria.

Armed with more than two decades of combined creative experience in a range of media, she now works across print and audio.

  • “I needed the skills of a brilliant writer and Phoebe Hartley was the first person I thought of. She delivered a fantastic bio and press release for my musical project. I was so impressed with her work ethic, she was diligent, thorough and incredibly dedicated to her craft and her subject matter. I think she is a tremendous talent.”

    Adalita, Musician

    LIBERATION RECORDS

  • “Phoebe is an editor’s dream. Her emotive writing reveals the inner lives of her subjects, and her attention to detail ensures her submissions need no amendment. Her work is always delivered in a professional manner - on time, in house style and precisely to the brief. She's a valued contributor to Bush Journal.”

    Jessica Howard, Editor

    BUSH JOURNAL

  • “I needed a tagline and blurb for my new business to use on my website, socials and for PR purposes. Phoebe really understood my business and what I was looking for straight away - and nailed the brief. Phoebe was absolutely lovely to work with and the process was simple and speedy - I hope to work with her again."

    Susie Elliott, Founder

    LUCKY CHARLIE

  • “Right from the start I was impressed. Phoebe listened attentively, communicated effectively, and effortlessly nailed the brief, capturing the perfect tone of voice. Working with her was an absolute joy as she was professional, friendly, and open to feedback. She exceeded my expectations and I look forward to future collaborations.”

    Asha Hudson, Founder

    MADE BY HUDSON

  • “I needed a tagline and concise paragraph for a program within my business. Phoebe created the perfect combination of words that took my brand to a new height. Phoebe is beautiful to work with; she's creative, deeply insightful, heartfelt and she genuinely cared about my brand & my experience. I cannot wait to engage her again!”

    Alysia James, Founder

    UNBOXABLE

  • “Phoebe is a delight to work with. She was really able to find my voice so that I could completely rebrand my website and the copy on it. I am getting my services out to the women who need it thanks to Phoebe's help.”

    Liz Reichard, Coach

    LIZ THE RADIANCE COACH

  • “Phoebe has considerable experience writing video scripts. She helped us achieve a high quality script in a very short timeframe, quickly understanding a complex product and finding solutions to problems without jeopardising the outcome.”

    Renea Pettie, Marketing Manager

    APPLY DIRECT

  • “Phoebe has a strong sense of story in her writing. She’s able to distil complex content into simple, clear ideas for maximum audience impact.”

    Alistair Reid, Former Head of Digital

    NAB

  • “I take comfort in knowing Phoebe can effectively interpret a client’s needs, to deliver work which satisfies and engages a target audience.”

    Brendan Keenan, Founder

    FIZZ FARM

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Phoebe writes a free fortnightly memoir-in-real-time newsletter exploring ageing, fear-facing and the passing of time.

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