Your story can become
someone else’s hope.
You have lived through hard things.
Loss. Heartache. Disappointment. Moments that changed you.
And now you feel a pull to tell your story—but you may not know where to start or how to keep going.
Your story holds more than memories. It holds meaning.
You want to shape that meaning into a book that helps others and
brings deeper understanding to yourself.
But writing a memoir is hard to do alone. It takes courage, clarity, and support.
When you don’t have direction, writing can feel heavy or confusing.
You may worry that you’ll get lost in the details, lose focus, or never finish.
Leaving your story untold can feel even harder.
Deep down, you know your story could bring hope, healing, and wisdom to others. You just need a guide to help you move forward with clarity and steady support.
“One day, you will tell your story of how you overcame
what you went through,
and it will be someone else’s survival guide.”
Brené Brown
Courage, clarity, and support.
I help memoir writers turn life’s defining moments into stories that heal, teach, and inspire.
I walk with you through every step of the writing process—helping you stay focused, encouraged, and moving forward. When things feel heavy, I remind you of why you started. When you feel stuck, I help you regain clarity and momentum.
Together, we turn what you’ve lived into a story that matters.
You’ve survived the hard part—now let’s shape the story.
Imagine knowing exactly what your book is about.
Imagine feeling clear, steady, and supported as you write.
Imagine shaping your life experience into something strong, meaningful, and lasting.
With the right structure and guidance, your story becomes more than a memory—it becomes a gift.
Your journey matters—and it’s time to put it on the page.
Write the story only you can tell.
Free Discovery Call
Writing a memoir is personal. You need a coach who feels like
the right fit. In a 20-minute Zoom, we’ll talk about your story, your goals, and the support you want.
No pressure—just a real conversation to see if it's a good fit.
Clarify Your Path
Strategy Session
You have a story, but you may not know where to start or what to focus on. In this 50-minute recorded session, we uncover the heart of your story. You leave with direction, confidence, and a clear next step.
Momentum-Building Coaching
2 openings starting February 2026
You’re ready for steady progress and accountability. With six coaching sessions over 6-12 weeks, I help you stay on track, refine your writing, and keep moving forward so that the story only you can tell emerges.
Hi, I'm Valerie
My love of writing started early—when my stubby little
fingers first learned to shape letters into words, and words
into stories. From short stories and poems to a career in
communications and project management, writing has
always been how I make sense of the world.
As an adult, my life veered off-script in a big way. After
navigating adoption, recovery, and the challenges of
special-needs parenting, I knew I wanted to use my story
to help others. So I wrote the book I needed during those
dark days.
Off-Script: A Mom’s Journey Through Adoption, a
Husband’s Alcoholism, and Special Needs Parenting shares
how I learned to embrace the unimaginable and build an
extraordinary life from it. Writing that story—and hearing
how it brought hope to others—showed me the
transformative power of storytelling.
That’s why I became a memoir coach: to help women turn
their own lived experiences into stories that heal, teach,
and inspire.
If you’re ready to explore your own story, I’d love to
connect and see how I can support your next chapter.
Writing a memoir is hard.
You don't need to do it alone.
You want someone who understands the weight and significance of that work. My job is to help you find what matters most and shape it into a story that’s clear, meaningful, and beautifully made.
Who I Work With
I partner with purpose-driven writers who’ve done the inner work and are ready to share what they’ve learned. They’re honest, self-aware, and motivated to create something that heals, teaches, or inspires. They value accountability, collaboration, and growth—and they’re ready to do the courageous work of writing a book.
Who’s Not the Right Fit
I’m probably not the right coach if you’re still in the raw stage of healing, resistant to
feedback, or chasing fame over service to others. This process takes reflection, honesty, and commitment.
If You’re Ready
You bring your story.
I’ll bring guidance, structure, encouragement, and partnership.
Let’s see if we’re a good match.
Testimonials
“I just wanted to say thank you for your coaching. Your feedback was meaningful and your words were beautiful and encouraging. I was both humbled and overwhelmed by the support.”
Chelsea
"I really enjoyed and found tremendously helpful discussing with Valerie the strengths and weaknesses of my book through the memoir Blueprint process. She is very knowledgeable and able to provide objective feedback."
Julie