I help women writers turn their experiences into stories other people want to read.

Hi, I’m Jessica!

I’m a certified book coach and developmental editor specializing in memoir and autofiction. I have a master’s in creative nonfiction, a bachelor’s in journalism and a book coach certification from Author Accelerator.

I’m passionate about helping writers gain clarity on their story, which reignites their excitement and motivation and drives them to finally finish their book.

I believe clarity + commitment + community = success when it comes to our writing goals.

Learn more about me here.

You don’t have to write alone…

Here’s How I Can Help You Write Your Memoir:

Memoir Coaching

You want someone to help you get crystal clear on your story idea, keep you on track, provide guidance, editorial feedback and encouragement while you write your book.

Map Your Memoir

Get the exact story mapping process I use with 1:1 clients in this self-paced, online course designed to teach you how to turn your experience into a story that sells.

Manuscript Evaluation

You want someone to read your full draft and provide detailed editorial feedback on what’s already working, plus suggestions for how you can revise and improve it.

The Mini Memoir Map

Free Download

If you’re writing a memoir, this free, one-page exercise will help you get specific on the crucial elements of your story so you can write forward with ease.

  • “Jessica does a fantastic job with giving perspective that has the ability to help you tease more out of your writing. She is adept at giving feedback that helps to not only push you to broaden your skills as a writer, but also helps you to better understand your own voice within your work, a powerful asset for any writer!”

    ~HOLLY BECK

  • “Working with Jessica has helped to open new dimensions for my memoir manuscript. Through The Memoir Map and structured discussion, she has really helped me to dig deep into the heart of my story, uncover my motivation for writing it, and reveal the gaps in my narrative, including ideas for best opening and closing scenes. For anyone working in memoir, I would not hesitate to recommend them to work with Jessica!”

    ~WILEY WEI-CHIUN HO

  • “Jessica got me to dig deeper into my past in ways I never imagined and helped me find the belief in myself that I could do this. I wake up every morning excited to work on the next chapter and Jessica’s thoughtful feedback gets the wheels turning for ways in which I can improve the next draft. If you’re thinking about writing a memoir, you want someone like Jessica by your side. I swear my memoir would not exist without her.”

    ~JESSICA LEIBE

  • ”Jessica is a dream beta reader—equal parts kind and fierce. She’ll put you at ease even as she encourages you to take bigger, braver writing risks.”

    ~NATALYA SAVKA