Who We Are

Hatty Bates and Corinne Locke are communications specialists with many years’ experience working in the pharmaceutical, consumer health and not-for-profit sectors.

After supporting product communications in agency for major pharma companies including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Novartis and GSK, we launched Outline in 2012 (previously known as Fine Line), building on our shared interest in language and writing.

With a strong academic background in languages and literature, we are both driven by a deep appreciation for the impact that effective communications can have, and the power of carefully-chosen words. Our experience in product comms combined with our many years writing for corporate clients allows us to partner with communications teams, providing strategic counsel and powerful copy to support and enable engagement programs of all kinds.

We are supported by a network of specialist writers with expertise in areas such as HR, technology and brand communications including product launches, allowing us to offer flexible, tailored support for projects of any scale.