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Writer • Editor • Creator

Committed to the well-being of humanity through effective communication

Deborah is an inspired, experienced storyteller and editorial consultant for both digital and print media. She writes noteworthy feature stories, blogs, and newsletter content; crafts eye-catching public relations materials; and is a ghostwriter ensuring a person’s story exceeds their hopes and goals.

While journalism has been the focus of her career, for many years Deborah wrote a blog that chronicled the soulful musings of her inner fairy, and explored the wisdom found in everyday life. She is thrilled to now be expanding that focus and writing her first novel.

Formerly a special needs advocate, Deborah is also a certified life coach helping others find their own inner magic.

She currently writes feature stories for the Harvard University Gazette (and previously for Gatehouse Media.) She lives in Boston with her husband, a longtime multimedia journalist, writer and photographer for Harvard University.

Do you need Deborah?

Developing a cohesive communications message appropriate for your audience and brand matters, whether it’s a feature story, public relations materials, ghostwriting, or the need for a good eye to ensure editorial excellence.

Supporting your creative communication needs is what she does.

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“Deborah has — without compromise — combined the integrity of a seasoned journalist alongside that of a skilled publicist. With story pitches landing in record numbers, she has honed the art of delivering hers with maximum efficiency and impact. Yet it is her unbridled passion for storytelling that sets her apart as she gives our global audience a fresh look at Harvard University."

— Terry Murphy, Managing Editor, Harvard Gazette

“Deborah’s passion for her work and the stories she covers comes through in all of her writing. Her creativity and ease in which she shines a light on the impactful and inspiring elements of humanity make her a valued member of any team. She is smart, reliable, inquisitive, and thorough, but most of all she is an incredibly kind person who is an absolute joy to work with. I can’t recommend Deborah enough."

— Brigid O’Rourke, Assistant Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Community Programs, Harvard University

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A Garden Grows at Longwood

‘Scale’ tells the story of how, and what, we measure
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‘Scale’ tells the story of how, and what, we measure

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“Deborah is a fast, versatile, and meticulously accurate writer, who manages to pull wonderful interviews from scholars, making subjects that might be considered far too esoteric, appeal to both lay and professional readers."

– Blue Magruder, Former Director of Public Affairs, Harvard Museum of Natural History

“I envy and admire Deb's creativity and talent, and her total commitment to every story she writes; for her, there are no throwaway pieces. If you care about what you want covered, have Deb do it. She makes her reader care as much about her subject as she does."

– Lucia Huntington, Copy Editor, Alzforum; Harvard University

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I never imagined I would still be trying to fix PO I never imagined I would still be trying to fix POTS nearly three years in with such a tenacious keep going-try harder-make it happen personality. So we headed to Chinatown to for some last-resort answers, but instead got an ironic plot twist that changed the whole game. 

Eastern Medicine Kicked My Western A** (in more ways than one…)

New post! Visit https://bit.ly/3J9eCIQ or deborahblackwell.com

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#surrender
#acceptance
It didn’t work out in high school, or college, o It didn’t work out in high school, or college, or even the couple of decades we were in two different worlds. But when we finally got it together, 12 years ago we secretly ran off to a castle in the mountains and made it official. Love you @jeffreyblackwellmedia. Thank you for this amazing ride of a lifetime. I still feel like the luckiest girl in the world. ♥️

#happyanniversary 
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I’ve been #hungup on how to use hashtags since t I’ve been #hungup on how to use hashtags since they were invented: 
Use them but don’t use too many…Use them to brand, but make them unique…Never use #likeforlike or #followforfollow…Always change them when cross-posting.

Social media strategy seems complicated. Do we even need one? A while back I wrote a post about that for BlogHer’s homepage. Out of the #archives, into the #limelight, and still hung up! 🙃💙
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@jeffreyblackwellmedia
Once upon a time, a self-conscious, awkward, 14-ye Once upon a time, a self-conscious, awkward, 14-year-old girl sat in the front row of her band class tightly holding her flute in her lap. She felt something coming from behind her, and wasn’t sure what it was, but it was nudging so softly and quietly as if to say “hello, I love you.”

When she slowly turned around, her head tucked into her shoulder, her eyes carefully looking to see what was silently surrounding her, she noticed his eyes staring intently, deep into her soul, as if he knew something she didn’t. She waved to her best boy-friend, the sweet, 16-year-old French horn player who faithfully drove her to school every day.

That was more than three decades ago. And even though they parted ways as often happens in life, they eventually reunited as if by fate, two souls inseparable. He knew a long time ago. She eventually listened. And today they celebrate their 13th Valentine’s Day together. 

Never doubt love. Or fairy tales. No matter what. 

Love you @jeffreyblackwellmedia.

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