Deborah Drake - Authentic Writing Provokes, Neighbor

I am a Writer and a Self-Publishing and Marketing Specialist.

Since the tender age of 9, I have been in love with writing, the written word and having my words reflect who I am and what I care about. 

I champion <strong>Authentic Writing that Provokes</strong>. When I am not hosting Writing Support Circles on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and other standalone events, I am individually mentoring and supporting clients who write memoirs, novels, blogs, marketing and website copy, acting as editor or ghost writer or both as well as self-publishing consultant.

Or I might be writing new daily affirmations for Positive Daily Affirmations offering up a daily dose of &#34;pixie dust&#34; on Facebook or the home site itself. Keeps me smiling!

My purpose is to help you feel as genuinely enthusiastic and confident about the writing you want and need to do, as I feel.

Writing for business and pleasure is good for the soul and your bottom line. To leverage the written word empowers a person. 

Were you told you can&#39;t write? That simply is not true. 

Who I Am and what I do are very much integrated:

Passionate about Writing, Marketing &amp; Business Development<br>Committed to Life Long Learning<br>An Enthusiast of Authentic Communication<br>Curious. Courageous. Committed.<br>In Love with the Written and Spoken word.

And championing great people, their ideas and the greater causes.

This blog on Bellevue Patch is dedicated to showcasing the people, events, and activities I enjoy living in Bellevue as I do. Happily since 2004.  I hope you enjoy my view of Bellevue -- As I See It.