Welcoming Deb, our new writing coach – proficient in Auslan

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Deb Wain, who lives in Central Victoria. Deb has extensive experience in editing poetry and other genres, and coaching writers to improve their writing skills through self-editing. She is trained and proficient in using Auslan, and will be using this skill to communicate with our clients who are Deaf, during their coaching sessions.

Deb joins our team of coaches who provide writing coaching to people who are neurodivergent or disabled, including NDIS participants.

Deb’s editing and coaching expertise includes 15 years’ experience in developmental and copy editing of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and running  poetry and other creative writing workshops. She is experienced in coaching clients who are neurodivergent or have disabilities.

Deb is a professional member of Institute of Professional Editors Ltd (IPEd). Her qualifications include Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing (2010), Graduate Diploma of Deaf Studies (Auslan), and PhD in Creative Writing – Keepers of Culture: Women, Food and Writing.

Welcome to the team, Deb!

To see the details of all our team members, click here.