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How sunk costs sink writers
Reading time: Less than 3 minutes If you think sunk costs are a topic suitable only for economists, read on to learn how this issue affects writers as well. Do you ever do any of the following: Work for a …READ MORE
How to embrace risk when you’re a writer
Reading time: Less than 1 minute This is my weekly installment of “writing about writing,” in which I scan the world to find websites, books and articles to help other writers. Today I discuss a blog post about how to …READ MORE
The figurative language of Rachel Friedman
Reading time: Less than 1 minute I like to share interesting pieces of figurative language I encounter in my reading. I write today about some metaphors from Rachel Friedman… The …READ MORE
How can you deal with a writing block?
Viewing time: 5 mins 13 secs The Write Question is a weekly video podcast all about writing. Today’s question? How can you deal with a writing block? If you have …READ MORE
What does ‘zoonotic’ mean?
Reading time: Less than 1 minute Increase your vocabulary and you’ll make your writing much more precise. That’s why I provide a word of the week. Today’s word: zoonotic… I …READ MORE

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Associate Director, International Student Development, University of British Columbia
On my second attempt at submitting my thesis, my supervisor recommended that I look for a writing coach. I found Daphne. My thesis is finished, and I now function in my writing life and my work life in completely different ways. Daphne helped me identify the challenges that were keeping me from achieving my goals.
Michelle Suderman, EdD
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
