In the world of online education, where subject matter experts (SMEs) possess their expertise with authority, yet often find themselves navigating the intricate landscape of teaching writing in a virtual environment without a compass. The challenge is clear: many SMEs lack a foundational understanding of the pedagogy and andragogy crucial for delivering effective feedback in online courses. In the fast-paced realm of compressed online courses, the need for actionable feedback that propels the teaching and learning cycle forward is paramount. In the absence of a structured approach to feedback, SMEs face the daunting task of transforming their subject matter expertise into a format that not only resonates with online learners but also leads to perseverance and retention. The traditional methods often fall short in the digital classroom, necessitating a solution that goes beyond mere praise. The compressed nature of online courses intensifies this challenge, requiring a unique approach to feedback—one that "PAUSE" provides by aligning feedback with the acronym's core principles: Praise, Applicable, Understanding, Specific, and Encouraging. Providing Writing Feedback in Online Teaching and Learning: The PAUSE Framework emerges as the guiding light, offering a transformative framework that bridges the gap between subject matter expertise and effective teaching of writing in online environments. With a seamless integration of the PAUSE principles—Praise for positivity, Applicable for immediate action, Understandable for clarity, Specific for targeted improvement, and Encouraging for motivation—this book goes beyond the theoretical. It equips academic scholars with tangible examples, demonstrating how the PAUSE framework has been successfully implemented to enhance feedback in online education. Empower yourself with the tools to revolutionize your approach, redefine your impact, and create a digital classroom where subject matter expertise meets effective pedagogy. Providing Writing Feedback in Online Teaching and Learning: The PAUSE Framework is your key to fostering a generation of online learners who persist, thrive, and excel.