
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

The Oak Statue at Riccarton House
Reflection #011: Oaks Grow from Acorns The oak statue at Riccarton House in Christchurch is located on the landing upstairs. It has a very simple plaque at the base stating

Mass Hypnosis – Wake up Now and Open Your Eyes!
Mass Hypnosis – Wake up and Open Your Eyes! I understand that it is hard to admit you’ve fallen for the con. But if you don’t do this now, it’ll

New Thinking on Mass Hypnosis
New Thinking on Mass Hypnosis (Formation / Psychosis) from senior scholars, Paul Frijters, Gigi Foster and Michael Baker at Brownstone Institute. They believe that we need to think and act

Canterbury Live Interview – 18 November 2014
Canterbury Live Interview, 18 November 2014 Deb Donnell is interviewed on CTV’s Canterbury Live about her Christchurch Earthquake experiences and her new book, Christchurch NZ: Comparing 2014 to Pre-earthquake. Aired

Chris Lynch Interview 2014
Chris Lynch Media Interview, November 2014 Author Deb Donnell talks to Chris Lynch, about her new book, Christchurch, New Zealand, comparing 2014 to Pre-Earthquake. The book shows the damage the

Deb Donnell on ABC 360 Documentaries
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

CTV Canterbury Life Interview 2013
CTV Canterbury Life Interview, February 2013. Deb talks about her two newly released books in this CTV Canterbury Life video, on 25 February 2013. The first is her book, Cafe

Sounds Historical Interview 19 June 2011
Sounds Historical Interview 19 June 2011 Sounds Historical with Jim Sullivan on Radio New Zealand interviews Deb Donnell. Date 19 June 2011. I was interviewed about the book I was

TV One Breakfast Interview 2013
TV One Breakfast interview, February 2013. Deb talks about the role the Civil Defence and Emergency Management New Zealand Volunteer Response Teams played in the Christchurch Earthquake, and why she