I’m a memoir writer and creative writing coach for elders who want to capture their life stories to share with their families.
If you’re worried about all your experiences and memories becoming endangered like the elephants of the wild, or heading toward extinction, I’m here to help you preserve your precious memories and to convey them to your family for posterity.
When we’re done, you’ll be well on your way to writing and self-publishing memoirs that preserve your history for your relatives, bringing the entire family closer together!
Who I work with
With aging comes reflection and wisdom. When we reminisce, we realize that we are overflowing with stories we long to share. We crave the connections that used to come so naturally to us in our younger years. How will we leave a lasting mark upon the world-for our friends, for our families-for all our loved ones and anyone else who may be interested?
After all, there is no one else quite like you. You can write, but you’re wondering, can you write well enough? And will you be able to finish, seeing your draft through to self-publication? If you’re an elder who needs help brainstorming, editing, and conceptualizing your memoir, then I look forward to collaborating with you on your manuscript through coaching sessions.
Alternatively, if you want me to write your memoir or a personal essay for you, I am available.
What We Do Together
Maybe all you need is a good-natured nudge in the right direction with periodic feedback to help you chart your course.
Maybe you need greater accountability in your effort to write, and you need real deadlines with someone cheering you on.
Maybe you’ve got all the makings of a life of intrigue but have no idea where to start; you’re in over your head.
Whatever the case may be, I’m a memoir writer for elders; I’m here to help.
I’d love to either collaborate with you to write your story for you. Or I can support you on your journey to write your own story by providing coaching on your own creative project, including offering you specific written feedback.
When you sign up for coaching help with me, you’ll get one-on-one video sessions with me during which you will receive support on your productivity through discussions of your goals and writing habits.
With all my coaching packages you get personalized feedback on your work. In my larger coaching packages, I additionally offer a customized recommended reading list of other memoirs similar in subject matter, thematic content, or structure to your own so you can read up on similar stories.
I offer coaching and writing packages.
My Coaching Packages
In addition to writing for you, I offer coaching, consulting, and interview sessions for the following offers by phone or Zoom. If you’re unsure what you’re looking for, or whether we’re a good fit, please email me to arrange for a free, no-obligation consult.
If you want to try my coaching out, I suggest starting with “A First Look at Your Book.”
A FIRST LOOK AT YOUR BOOK
Single Session for Memoir Writers. You’ve started your memoir project and you have a partial draft, but you’re not sure what you need yet. You’ll see what it’s like having a creative writing coach and receiving valuable feedback you can implement to make your memoir come alive.
$99
MONTHLY MENTORING MEETINGS
Six sessions for six months.
This six-session package is for you if you are already a reasonably disciplined and a fairly prolific writer and you only need a modest amount of accountability and feedback.
$447
BI-WEEKLY ARTISTIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADVISING
Twelve sessions for six months.
If you require more guidance and greater accountability, we can work together more closely, every two weeks to be exact.
$947
Writing Packages
The Whole Elephant:
Write My Memoir for Me
We work together so that I can write your memoir for you. Because everything is customized, your special package is tailored to your very own story, including the book length, the number and type of photographs and other memorabilia you choose to use, and whether you decide to self-publish in hardcover or softcover. Included in this package are in-house book design and a professional edit. Advanced book design is available at an additional cost.
Starting at $4799
Only the Ivory: Write
a Meaningful Personal Essay for Me
We’ll work together so that I can craft a significant stand-alone personal essay for you, ranging from ten to fifteen pages long. This brief self-portrait will start small to arrive at a broader theme from your life.
$1500