Where memories become memoirs.
I help writers shape their experiences into publishable memoirs — with clarity, accountability and transformational feedback.
HERE’S THE THING
Most memoir writers get stuck somewhere in the messy middle — not because they can’t write, but because they don’t have clarity.
When you stay stuck, you:
Spend most of your precious writing time reading what you’ve already written or revising in circles, which means you never really get closer to the end
Continue spending money on craft courses, craft books and writing groups that never really move the needle because your writing isn’t the problem; your lack of direction is
And underneath all of that…
You question whether your story is actually meaningful enough, or if you’ve been holding onto something that doesn’t quite work.
Worry you’ll never actually finish this book, but even when you’re not working on it…you think about it all the time.
You feel a quiet guilt for not finishing it, especially because this story matters to you—and maybe to other people, too.
You start to wonder if maybe you just don’t have what it takes to pull this off.
Hi, I’m Jessica!
I’m a memoir coach and story strategist who helps writers turn lived experience into clear, compelling stories.
Most of the writers I work with aren’t at the beginning—they’ve already started, but something isn’t clicking. My work focuses on helping you understand what your story is really about, how it’s shaped, and how to move forward with confidence.
My clients have gone on to sign with literary agents, sell their stories to Big Five publishers and small presses, self-publish and bring their stories to life via hybrid publishing.
There are many paths to writing and publishing a memoir—but all of them begin with clarity.
Learn more about me here.
Memoir gets easier with a guide.
Here’s How I Can Help You Shape Your Story…
1:1 Coaching
Custom 1:1 book coaching and strategy for writers ready to turn their experiences into a publishable memoir—with clarity, accountability, and transformational feedback.
The Story Strategy Intensive
A guided clarity experience to go from stuck draft to clear direction by finally seeing your story clearly—why it matters, your narrative arcs, and the best structure so you can write forward with confidence.
Wandering Writers
An intimate, luxury, destination retreat designed to give you the time and space you crave to simply focus on your book, meet likeminded writers, and regain your momentum.
TAKE THEIR WORD, NOT MINE
I Know How To Help Memoir Writers Succeed
“Working with Jessica has helped to open new dimensions for my memoir manuscript...[S]he 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, Author of THE ASTRONAUT CHILDREN OF DUNBAR STREET (Spring/Fall, 2026; Douglas & McIntyre)
“I have clarity on how to move forward with my manuscript. I came into coaching confused, writing in circles with a lot of words and a jumbled storyline. Through our work, and mostly through [Jessica’s] edits, I was able to see the story come to life. I had it all there, but she was able to guide me to its potential. Her heart-centered approach was amplified in the way she delicately held the hard parts in a nonjudgemental and beautifully objective way while I sifted through the pain points. She has given me the gift of believing in myself as a writer, again. There is something undeniably healing in that.”
—Kathryn Vigness, memoir in progress
“Jessica is an amazing coach and knowledgeable editor. She made me feel like my book was important and that I was capable of writing it. She showed up to each meeting ready to move the needle forward and at times it felt like she was more invested in my project than I was! She has the compassion to not overwhelm, the tenacity to go the distance, and the bandwidth to hold your vision with you, and for you when needed.”
—Paige Bradley-Pecoul, memoir in progress
Jessica has an annoying talent for asking the exact question you don’t want to answer… which is usually the one the book needs. Her coaching pulled me out of proposal purgatory and helped me land a book deal.
—Leslie B. Scott, Author of THE LIAR’S PLAYBOOK (Spring 2026; Simon & Schuster)
“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…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, Author of (A)SEXUAL LIBERATION (Spring 2027, Third Rail Press)
Books I’ve Helped Bring Into the World
