Tag: Authentic Writing Provokes

  • Everybody writes. Yes, you too.

    Everybody writes. Yes, you too.

    Chances are, unless you avoid it altogether–which would take a lot of effort–YOU are a writer. Be it email or notecards or the occasional report or marketing copy–writing is done when writing is needed. If you post on Facebook or LinkedIn, or even if you Tweet more than links, you are a writer. As a species…

  • I’m Tired of Waiting: A Tale of Self-Publishing and Personal Growth

    Ever since I was a little girl, I have dreamed of being a published author. The year I was nine, a poem of mine was published in the Pacific Grove’s very own Poetry Shell AND I got to have lunch with the editor, Lois who happened to be a PG resident like my great-grandmother. I…

  • When Blogging Becomes a Chore

    What comes to mind for you when you see the words? Chores. The very word conjures up memories of Saturday mornings spent dusting, vacuuming, doing laundry, weeding and many other unpleasant tasks BEFORE I could play with friends and have fun. Blogging. The other name for writing short pieces or longer articles that are timely, relevant, contribute…

  • The good ideas that run away OR find me.

    Writing is an activity that I personally do as easily as breathing. And yet, there are those who “dread” the very idea of having to write a thank you note. I often wonder where the resistance to writing comes from each time I hear someone express having it. And then there are the good ideas…

  • 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…

  • Do I Want to Get An Extra Hour Out Of Every Day?

    There is a list below offering a myriad of ways to gain back an hour of time. Hey. You could use part of that hour to write for pleasure or business development!!! And I agree with most of the list..but do I work at all of them all of the time?  Not always and this…

  • 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…

  • Be Impeccable with Your Words

    For the past month, the Sunday morning talks at the Unity service I attend have centered around The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and it has continuously struck me that applying the simplicity of the Four Agreements to one’s writing is a natural extension of living them in one’s daily life. Specifically the Four…

  • Love your story, it is so beautifully written. Thank you for putting it to paper, the internet, twitter and your blog.

    Is this a GREAT quote or what? It is a comment from a reader of this “World Famous” blog…perhaps you know her story? http://glutenfreegirl.com/about/ Shauna James Ahern is a resident of Vashon, WA; making her a local for those of us in the Greater Puget Sound. Among her media accolades are the following: 1 of 50…