Tag: Authentic Writing

  • When Blogging Becomes a Chore

    Have you ever outsourced or considered outsourcing a design or website development project to save money or time or both? Any number of portals offer us Design and WordPress Development services  that are supposed to make it easy and affordable for us less tech-savvy DIYers–but do they really when we take all into accounts? Even Premium WordPress Themes…

  • May 2012 be the year you FINALLY learn to WRITE as Yourself.

    When I was nine, I was given a Hallmark Diary. Pink Plaid. Locked with a small brass key. I was sure it was secure BUT then no one was actually interested in my nine year old ramblings (right?) Fast forward to 14. I am a freshman in Honors English: My new teacher, a new teacher…

  • Publish or Perish? Really? (part 1 of 3)

    Beloved author, Paulo Coelho has many fine quotes, as the prolific writer he is and I dedicate this series to the themes within this statement: “Don’t expect to get anything back, don’t expect recognition for your efforts, don’t expect your genius to be discovered or your love to be understood. Act because you need to…

  • A Collection of Recent Thoughts on Writing

    A songwriter and musician was captured on a radio interview, saying, “A lot of people are visited by the muse and forget it.” I agree with this. I wonder why we as “writers/artists” don’t seize the moment and at least get a note or three down that we might recall our great insight to fill…

  • Authentic Writing Starts with…Listening: Our Most Used Communication Skill

    Most of us are poor listeners. It’s a challenge to be a good listener. Good listeners though get big rewards. And some wonder why they can’t write with ease? The writer that I am LOVES THIS ARTICLE originally authored 1993 that remains as pertinent as ever. Read on and listen for your response and above…

  • Thumbtack marks the spot for Trusted Local Resources

    Recently I joined an online resource and website that exists to help those in need find local and trustworthy sources. Who wouldn’t want to be found for being a service provider that can be trusted and referred. I strive to attract the “write” business opportunities and have fun doing what I love. Do you? And…

  • The Daily Affirmation for the Writer Within You

    Today I am a relaxed and agile and effective communicator in all interactions. I cultivate a relaxation that steadies me as I channel both brilliant and clear speaking and writing simple and complex. And for this I am appreciated. Who benefits from this state of mind that you can cultivate on demand? You and Others.…

  • Is Your Mission Clear to Those Who Want to Help You?

    Is it? I’ll start the dialogue I hope this post creates with my own attempt to be CLEAR and have a little fun in the process: “Deborah Drake is on a Creative Writing Mission (be you writing for business or otherwise) : To get you to love doing your own writing and express yourself confidently…

  • A Writing Coach's Credo

    As a Writing Coach and Catalyst, I use each interaction I have with you to leave you feeling supported, to instill confidence and ultimately help you accomplish your writing goals. With gentle candor and honesty and compassion, in tandem with my self-confidence and writing experience I will earn your trust and establish rapport, so that…

  • Writing Community Style: Finding One's Writing Voice

    Recently, this “journal writer” spent four glorious weeks in a class I would take over and over again. Monday mornings my ritual for the last four weeks was an 11am pot of tea with three other students of the craft of writing and one FINE facilitator. We can’t return enough to explore the basics and the…