The REAL problem with writing
Reading time: Just over 3 minutes The real problem with writing is not spelling or grammar. It’s persuading yourself to put enough words on the page…. I’m gearing up to promote my next book, Your Happy First Draft. (Release date …READ MORE
Looking for books to read when travelling?
Reading time: Less than 2 minutes 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 new website about books to …READ MORE
Dwight Garner’s figurative language….
Reading time: Less than 1 minute I like to share interesting pieces of figurative language I encounter in my reading. I write today about a series of metaphors from Dwight …READ MORE
How can I write a better bio? (video)
Viewing time: 4 mins. 59 secs. The Write Question is a weekly video podcast all about writing. Today’s question focuses on how to write a better bio. If you have …READ MORE
What’s a ‘caesura’?
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: caesura…. When …READ MORE
founder of four startups relating to coaching, careers and education
Daphne, your post got more than 600 likes on Facebook.
Thanks so much for writing something people care this much about.
Penelope Trunk
PENELOPE TRUNK
founder of Action Marketing, a service that turns independent professionals
into confident marketers
into confident marketers
What I got with Daphne was more than an editor,
but a partner in making my book the best it could be.
I’ll be referring her to many clients.
Robert Middleton
ACTION MARKETING
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
