Forth & Co. is an Australian editing, speechwriting and ghostwriting practice built around a senior writer who scopes every brief personally, with a network of senior journalists, editors and communication specialists on hand to match to specific projects and specialist needs as required.
About the principal: Two decades reporting on federal politics, business, legal affairs, IT, health, education, sport and industrial relations for Australia's largest media houses. Former national correspondent and press gallery member. Fifteen national and state journalism awards, including three Clarion Awards. A speechwriting and ghostwriting record spanning business, political and union leaders — from ASX-listed companies and major sporting bodies to global media, entertainment and political figures.
Whatever the brief — from polishing a draft to starting from scratch — the aim is the same: catching what will and won't land, consulting on direction to connect your messages to the right audience, and to build a presence and authority that stands out from the pack. Urgent work included: for a crisis statement or a speech needed at short notice, email hello@forthandco.com.au with 'urgent' in the subject line. Confidential by default.
Our speeches and ghostwriting for a range of platforms, from a keynote address or CEO statement to social posts, are crafted to bring out your voice and leadership qualities and company credentials. Positioning and messaging consultation through the process. With dozens of op-eds published in mainstream media under our own names, we are uniquely placed to help write, pitch and place for clients.
Annual report statements and strategic corporate reporting, internal and crisis communications, reputation management, LinkedIn ghostwriting for executives, and broader positioning work. Distil complex, data-heavy information into concise, decision-ready formats.
Script edits, short-form social repackaging and web copy refinement — built for growth, revenue and reputation management. A thought-and-messaging partner for social posts, particularly suited to individual executives, small businesses, non-profits and PR firms without in-house capability.
Manuscripts, business and technical reports, long-form non-fiction, research papers and technical documents. Line edits, structural edits or a full developmental pass. Equally comfortable working solo on a draft or alongside an existing in-house team.
Ready to discuss a project? hello@forthandco.com.au
You brief the same high-level, experienced person who will handle the work — not an account manager who will hand it to a junior once the contract is signed.
Content built to be acted on, not skimmed. The test we apply to every draft: does it say something only you could say — a specific claim, a specific number, a position with a name on it? If any competitor could publish the same paragraph, it goes back.
Every job is different, so pricing is scaled to size and agreed upfront. No add-ons, no hidden fees. Costs can vary for one-off projects, short-term contracts, or long-term retainers.
A short email is enough — what you need, where it's up to, when it's due. You'll hear back within one business day.
Prefer email? hello@forthandco.com.au — for urgent crisis or speech work, put 'urgent' in the subject line.