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I’m Daphne Gordon
I’m a Toronto-based writer and writing coach.
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I blend a journalist’s precision with creative insight and real-world business sense.
I’ve been writing professionally for more than two decades. Before becoming an independent freelancer, I worked as a reporter at The Toronto Star, covering arts, lifestyle, and culture. And before that, I covered city hall and education at the Cobourg Daily Star, and edited news at The Canadian Press.
Journalism was my training ground. It taught me how to ask better questions. It taught me how to be accurate, clear, and useful to the reader. Since leaving the newsroom in 2009, I’ve worked with organizations, small businesses, and publications across Canada, helping them communicate with clarity and authenticity.
I’m based in Toronto, but I collaborate online with clients and colleagues across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Hire me as a writer
I help people and organizations create digital content that informs, engages, and feels true to their voice.
I write across a wide range of subjects. My process often involves interviewing experts, conducting independent research, and tuning in to what an audience needs and expects.
Whether ghostwriting for a business leader or creating evergreen blog posts for an independent retail shop, my work always begins with deep listening. I help bring the story into focus, clarifying what’s not yet clear and developing a (true!) story that helps strengthen my client’s voice or brand.
Recent projects include:
☀️ New brand and website copy for a heritage candy shop
☀️ Six blog posts over three months for a real estate mogul
☀️ Twenty-five newsletters in one year for a small-town clothing shop
☀️ Five internal storytelling video scripts for a major food company
Hire me as a writing coach
I help writers and authors improve their writing and complete their publishing projects.
Drawing on my experience in journalism and publishing, I help writers bring shape and confidence to their ideas. My work is grounded in attentive listening and practical guidance. By supporting each writer in setting clear goals, deepening their craft, and building a sustainable writing practice, I help them move forward with clarity and momentum.
With my experience as a self-published author and a strong understanding of how traditional and hybrid publishing models work, I also help book authors choose a path and make a realistic plan to publication.
A Season of Writing
My main coaching offering is called A Season of Writing. It offers three months of structure, encouragement, and gentle accountability, with customized support from a seasoned writer —— me!
Your season of writing is a dedicated period for focus, accountability, and feedback. Our work includes weekly online meetings and editorial feedback on your project. We start wherever you are and move your writing forward. With sustained attention to your goals and process, you’ll likely be surprised by how much you can accomplish in a short time.
Our work aligns with the season you’re in—both in time and in life. Together, we’ll look honestly at your current commitments and explore what might need to shift so your writing can take priority for a while. Everything is open for discussion, including what you might choose to set aside to make space for the work you most want to do.
Do you have a book project that hasn’t quite started? Or one that began and lost momentum? Often, what’s missing is one other person who genuinely cares about you, your writing, and your project. Thoughtful guidance and feedback can help you get started, navigate the messy middle, and keep going until it’s done.
☀️ A psychologist writing a book about children’s mental health
☀️ A business leader writing a professional memoir
☀️ A mid-life job seeker using content to support a career transition
☀️ Authors seeking assessment of partial or complete manuscripts
☀️ Authors seeking clear, agnostic guidance on the various publishing paths available today
LET’s CHAT
Not sure whether you need a writer, an editor, a ghostwriter, or a coach? That’s okay. Many of my clients don’t know exactly what they need at first. We can figure it out together.
Email me to set up a free 15-minute call. You can tell me a bit about your project, and I’ll share how I might be able to help.
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