MEMOIR COACHINGWriting your memoir is no joke. It's a sublime and self-actualizing experience but reaching into your innermost depths can be painful and deeply humbling. That's what makes a compelling book. It's an adventure I encourage everyone to go on, whether you plan to pursue publication or not. However, it takes discipline, honesty, courage, commitment and, of course, loads of caffeine. That said, it's helpful to have a friend in the form of a seasoned writing coach to keep you on track, help you navigate the messy writing process all while giving you constructive feedback (and kicking your derrière when needed).
WHAT DO I KNOW?
I've been writing personal essays, blog posts, articles and op-eds for what seems like a gazillion years. Not to mention, I wrote my own internationally acclaimed memoir, MAN FAST (you can check out the reviews here). This book was published by three different international publishers and is currently sold in countries around the world --including the United States, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, the United Kingdom, South Korea and India, among others. I've written for the New York Times and The Atlantic, among dozens of other media outlets (check out my About section for more publication credentials) and I teach memoir writing at The Writer's Center and Politics and Prose. In short, I know how to write a memoir, and I know how to get published, if that's your end goal. But I am a tough cookie: I'll make you work hard and dig deeper than you can ever imagine digging. |
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I CAN READ YOUR MIND
You’ve probably had some of these thoughts – Where do I begin, or where do I go after these first few pages? How do I know if my story is "good" enough? How do I overcome writer's block? How do I tie it all together? How do I write dialogue? What do I do if I can’t remember exactly what was said at the time? How do I share the truth in my book without offending my family (and everyone else on the planet)? How do I get an agent?
I can help you answer these questions during our one-on-one sessions and give you honest feedback on your work (while cheering you on of course).
You’ve probably had some of these thoughts – Where do I begin, or where do I go after these first few pages? How do I know if my story is "good" enough? How do I overcome writer's block? How do I tie it all together? How do I write dialogue? What do I do if I can’t remember exactly what was said at the time? How do I share the truth in my book without offending my family (and everyone else on the planet)? How do I get an agent?
I can help you answer these questions during our one-on-one sessions and give you honest feedback on your work (while cheering you on of course).
YOU NEED A COMPANION
Yes, writing is a solitary endeavor, but the truth is, having someone "on the other side" waiting to read your chapters is incentivizing and holds you accountable. Otherwise, let’s face it, you probably won’t do it.
Everyone has a story, some unique wisdom to share, and I want you to write yours. So let's talk.
You can book a free consultation with me here and we can discuss your projects and my fees.
As the late Toni Morrison put it, “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
I think that book may be your book.
Yes, writing is a solitary endeavor, but the truth is, having someone "on the other side" waiting to read your chapters is incentivizing and holds you accountable. Otherwise, let’s face it, you probably won’t do it.
Everyone has a story, some unique wisdom to share, and I want you to write yours. So let's talk.
You can book a free consultation with me here and we can discuss your projects and my fees.
As the late Toni Morrison put it, “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
I think that book may be your book.