Dolly Alderton

Bestselling Memoirist of ‘Everything I Know About Love’, Sunday Times Columnist, Screenwriter for BBC & Netflix

Dolly Alderton’s Biography:

Dolly Alderton is a British author, journalist, screenwriter and keynote speaker, recognised for shaping contemporary conversations around love, identity and emotional honesty. She is best known as the author of the Sunday Times bestselling memoir ‘Everything I Know About Love’, a cultural phenomenon that won the National Book Award for Autobiography and was adapted into a BBC television series. As a speaker, Dolly combines warmth, wit and insight, delivering talks that feel intimate, intelligent and deeply human.

Dolly’s career began in television, where she worked as Story Producer on the BAFTA-winning ‘Made in Chelsea’, gaining early experience in narrative, character and audience engagement. She studied Drama and English at the University of Exeter, later completing a Master’s degree in Journalism at City, University of London, a grounding that sharpened her voice as both a writer and communicator. These formative years shaped her ability to move confidently between popular culture and serious reflection, a skill that continues to define her speaking style.

In 2015, Dolly transitioned into journalism full-time, becoming Dating Columnist for The Sunday Times Style, before evolving into a broader cultural commentator and agony aunt through her widely read ‘Dear Dolly’ column. Her debut memoir, ‘Everything I Know About Love’, was published in 2018 to critical acclaim, translated into over 25 languages and followed by sold-out live tours, including a headline appearance at the London Palladium. She went on to publish the novels ‘Ghosts’ and ‘Good Material’, the latter shortlisted for a major literary prize, while also co-creating and co-hosting ‘The High Low’, once Britain’s leading women’s podcast with millions of monthly listeners.

Alongside her literary success, Dolly has become an in-demand screenwriter. In 2025, she achieved a major milestone as Writer and Executive Producer of Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’, a high-profile adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, filmed across the UK with a globally recognised cast. As a keynote speaker, Dolly covers topics including modern relationships, emotional wellbeing, creativity, resilience and navigating change. Her talks resonate across corporate, cultural and creative audiences because they offer reassurance, clarity and connection, leaving people feeling understood and energised.

Why Hire Dolly Alderton?

Audiences hire Dolly Alderton because she speaks about modern life with rare clarity and warmth, making complex emotions feel shared rather than abstract. She connects culture, relationships and work in a way that feels honest and sharply observed, often drawing on real experiences that audiences instantly recognise. In one talk, she might move from dating apps to resilience at work without losing the room, offering insight that feels personal yet widely relevant. People leave feeling understood, steadied and quietly energised, which is why her talks land as powerfully in boardrooms as they do on literary stages.

Dolly Alderton’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Dolly Alderton’s inspirational career in media and journalism:

• 2025 – Writer and Executive Producer of Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ adaptation
• 2024 – Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for ‘Good Material’
• 2023 – Published bestselling novel ‘Good Material’
• 2022 – Awarded Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Exeter
• 2019 – Appointed Judge for the Women’s Prize for Fiction
• 2018 – Winner of the National Book Award for Autobiography for ‘Everything I Know About Love’
• 2018 – Named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list
• 2017 – Co-created and launched ‘The High Low’ podcast, one of the UK’s most successful podcasts