Writing Coach and Published Author
Deb Donnell
Welcome! I’m Deb Donnell. Do you have a life story trapped inside of you?
- It may be an autobiography you’d like to write and publish commercially.
- Alternatively it could be a personal memoir you’d like to gift to your descendants.
- Or you may have researched your family history and want to create a permanent legacy?
- Perhaps your story documents your professional expertise which you want to share with colleagues, clients or like-minded readers.
I also offer online and local workshops and courses to teach you how to preserve your personal stories and valuable knowledge. If you are interested in releasing your trapped story then I can help you.
How May I Help You?
“81 percent of people feel that they have a book in them — and should write it.”
—2002 Survey reported in the New York Times
If you are among the 81 percent, I’m here to help you release your trapped story. The first step in our journey together will be to set realistic expectations. We will decide who you are writing the book for, and what success looks like for you.
This is crucial, because assuming the above 81 percent all start writing their book, only 3 percent will actually finish it. So in order for you to not die with your life story trapped inside you, it’s best to engage the services of a professional.
Fortunately, technology allows me to work with clients all over the world. So you don’t have to live locally to work with me. We can easily connect and work together via the Internet or telephone.
Work with Deb Donnell
As well as offering writing and publishing services, I also offer mentoring and consulting services to individuals who want to share their unique and valuable treasure through content marketing and book publishing. Working together lightens the load and fast tracks your journey to success.
One-on-one Coaching
90 minute coaching sessions tailored to focus on whatever you need to work on. These are conducted via online video calls.
Group Coaching
Weekly online coaching, with supportive, like-minded people. Progressive step-by-step programmes. Limited numbers.
Publications
A range of topic specific publications to guide you through the journey. Available as one-offs, or a membership subscription.
Articles by Deb Donnell
How Does the Fear of Failure Beast Impact Motivation?
The Fear of Failure Beast. It’s a nasty creature, isn’t it? It lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to pounce. And when is the right moment? Just
Vision: Is Yours Compelling and Realistic?
Vision is Extremely Important for Self-Motivated Entrepreneurs Vision is a vivid, imaginative conception or anticipation. It is the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to
Sounds Historical Interview 19 June 2011
Sounds Historical with Jim Sullivan on Radio New Zealand interview from 19 June 2011. I was interviewed about the book I was working on at the time of the February
Personal Development Quest: Introduction
A personal development quest focuses on transforming some aspect of your life in a significant way. Alternatively, you may be changing something in your external world that affects you. In
Christchurch Mosque Attack Reflections
The Christchurch Mosque Attack brought terrorism onto the city’s doorstep on March 15, 2019. Firstly, my heart goes to the victims, the survivors at the mosques on 15 March 2019.
Deb Donnell on ABC 360 Documentaries
360 Documentaries (ABC Radio Australia), interviewed me in June 2013 about my books, Café Reflections: Christchurch City 1975-2012 and Responders: The New Zealand Volunteer Response Teams Christchurch Deployments (co-authored with Pete
Christchurch City Libraries Book Review
Christchurch City Libraries reviews books by Deb Donnell – Cafe Reflections and Responders, both focusing on the Christchurch Earthquakes. They are two very interesting books with a unique perspective on
Work Harder on Yourself than on Your Job
“Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work hard on your job you’ll make a living, if you work hard on yourself you
Create More Time with a Time Tracker
Create more time using this effective productive tool which I developed for members of KESWiN Academy. It is often thought that we cannot control or create time, but this is
