PFAU Writing Support provides one-on-one personalized writing support to students of all ages focused on building confidence, clarity, and creativity in their work. We focus on a combination of hard skills, such as: critical thinking, research skills, essay planning, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading. In addition, we work on the development of soft skills, such as: building writing routines, combating writer's block, owning your author's voice, and experimenting with style. Lisa Pfau believes that an excellent writer and communicator is multifaceted. They can adjust their presentation to connect with the audience, no matter how complex or technical the topic, without losing their own unique style and voice. Communication is about building relationships with the readers and listeners to share ideas and knowledge in a way that resonates with both the author and the audience.

Lisa Pfau has experience working with clients in high school, college, university, graduate school, jr. scholars, sr. scholars, new authors, young professionals, and just everyday folks with an interest in improving their writing skills. She has over 30 years of experience supporting clients and peers through writing academic essays, but has also worked with clients on thesis/dissertation, scholarship/grant applications, academic and commercial publications, government briefs, corporate documents, and shorter creative or non-fiction works. She is flexible and fun, and looks forward to the challenge of assisting her clients to adapt their ideas to meet the requirements of any written document or professional presentation in a way that is engaging and meaningful to them.

Her favorite part of coaching clients one-on-one is building relationships. Many of her clients stick with her through high school, university, graduate school, and even early career development as Lisa helped them to navigate these life transitions with encouragement and grace. Several of her original students later went on to serve as student assistants for PFAU Writing Support, an experience that helped them to transition into their ideal professions with clarity and confidence. Lisa keeps in touch with her students well beyond the classroom, and cherishes those moments of catching up and celebrating their success together.

At PFAU Writing Support, you will not only find an experienced and knowledgeable writing coach, but a friend and mentor who always has your back and is pushing for you to reach your full potential on the page, and in life!

Client Testimonial

“Lisa is a fantastic mentor, writer, life coach, and advisor. Lisa provides critical and professional feedback to enhance my writing skills. Lisa continuously works with me on developing my writing and creativity. Lisa is a very patient, reliable, and organized supporter, who always champions her client’s success and life goals. I’m continually grateful for her advice and encouragement because being a PhD student is challenging at times. Still, Lisa reminds me to stay positive, focused, and to keep breaking down barriers! Lisa will forever be part of my academic, writing, and life journey. I trust her judgement, input, and aspirations for me to accomplish in life!”

- Kayla Webber (PhD Candidate, Social Justice, University of Toronto)