I love all things words! As a toddler, I was slow to speak but they tell me that I have been making up for that ever since! 

I wrote prolifically through the angst of high school, wrote a gazillion papers for university and then embarked on other ventures that consumed my attention. Then I began to write for causes – organizations and initiatives that helped people who couldn’t speak for themselves. Now I enjoy being a web writer – I help small business entrepreneurs communicate with their clients on the web.  As a freelance writer, I provide website content, press releases, print and web editing, as well as website assessments.

I am also a mother of five children.  Some days I feel like I have a practical PhD in conflict, communications and negotiations.  Living with such a wonderfully large group of people forced me to search for tools to help people (well, originally  – my kids and me) untangle their words – to find a way to promote understanding between them.   As a result,  I share on workshop topics related to communications and leadership.  And so, I divide my time between helping nonprofits, small businesses and folks in general, express themselves.

I graduated from the University of Toronto in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography.  Then in 2003, I had the crazy idea to go back to school and for two very busy years I delved into leadership. I graduated in 2005 with a Masters in Leadership from Trinity Western University.

I am very interested in people and their stories. And I enjoy listening to them with a strong, black coffee in hand.

What are people saying about Dawn’s work?

Dawn is excellent at taking complex concepts and turning them into clear, understandable language.  AND she can work quickly.  My thanks Dawn!

Meg Salter
MegaSpace Consulting

I was not entirely sold that I needed a copy editor for my website, since it was largely based on photos.  But Dawn did an amazing job in using those few words to make my site come up on the first page of Google!  I was very impressed with her prompt, efficient service.  I am sure it will make a big difference to the amount of people that view my website!

Gabriele Pizzale
Gabriele Pizzale Design

I’ve enjoyed working with Dawn, she is very professional in her approach. The work that Dawn did has made our website easily accessible to those looking for art supplies. Dawns’ patience and in-depth knowledge of this field made for an easy working relationship. I’m sure it will be on-going as the website grows. Many thanks Dawn!

Andrea Bird
Waxworks Encaustic Supplies