Writing consultation is an innovative support service for writers. But how can you professionally accompany students in their writing processes and provide them with a safe space? How can you encourage writers to actively engage with the development process of their own (academic) texts and develop individual working strategies? How can you, as educators, integrate elements of writing consultation into your office hour discussions? This first comprehensive guide for writing consultants helps you better understand writers and establish a suitable writing consultation service at your university or educational institution. Based on years of experience from the authors and scientific findings, the book answers the following questions: What do reading and writing mean at the university, what makes them challenging, and...