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Companion Writing Coaching and Support: what we do NOT offer.

At Companion Writing Coaching and Support (Companion) * we have strict guidelines around our role as writing coach, and the way that we provide writing coaching support to all our clients includin...

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Companion Writing Coaching and Support

Companion Writing Coaching and Support (Companion) coaches NDIS participants in communications including improving your writing skills, in a safe, supportive and professional one-on-one environment...

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For White people: looking at racism in Australia

Although racist behaviour impacts people from a lot of backgrounds, this article is about racism directed by White Australians at First Nations people. * See: What is racism? Also: Racism target...

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Oral history and storytelling scribes

Any fast scribe can type what you say while you speak, into a transcript. Even a voice-to-text program can do this reasonably well, although it may have a few errors and the punctuation or paragrap...

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More about Companion Writing Coaching and Support

At Companion Writing Coaching and Support (Companion) * we have strict guidelines around our role as writing coach, and the way that we provide writing coaching to our NDIS participant clients. ...

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How to write an essay, the easy way? Four simple steps. (NB: without AI.)

How do you write an essay of about 3000 words (without AI)? You can write an essay in four simple steps. The formula for a standard essay is: there are three parts. The beginning (introduction)....

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Our approach to coaching clients in written communication

At Companion Writing Coaching and Support (Companion),* our approach to coaching clients in writing and communications depends on each writer's goals and support needs. * Companion Writing Coach...

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Comparing Print-On-Demand (POD) suppliers, in 2026

Comparing POD companies: Ingram Spark, Amazon and others This week I asked my professional editor colleagues for their views and experiences in using various Print-On-Demand companies. These colle...

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Improving your communication skills – for disabled or neurodivergent NDIS participants

Companion Writing Coaching and Support is owned and operated by Sally-Anne Watson Kane. She and her team of writing coaches (all contractors)  work with neurodivergent and disabled people to impro...

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About using NDIS funds for support in written communications

In Australia, if you are an NDIS participant, you may be able to use your NDIS funds to pay for writing coaching, as long as this support (a) is necessary due to your disability, (b) helps you work...

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