Resources for Women With Stories to Tell

Tools, next steps, and other things worth exploring for aspiring memoir and nonfiction writers

Workshops for Women Writing Memoir and Nonfiction

Before You Write a Single Word Workshop
A 90-minute workshop for the woman who feels pulled to write her story and wants to answer the hard questions before she begins.
How Can This Be Easy? Workshop
Use AI as your executive assistant so you have more time to write — as only you can.
Write It Out Handout (in-person session for teens)
Writing to feel better, think more clearly, and stay grounded. Designed for a high school audience.

Podcasts

It's Time to Finally Start Writing Your Story

Transition Bridge Podcast with Debi Ronca

In this episode, Debi Ronca sits down with certified memoir coach and author Valerie Cantella to talk about why so many women feel called to write during seasons of transition, and what's really stopping them from beginning.

Spoiler: It's rarely about being a "good enough writer."

As Valerie explains, some of the most powerful books are written by everyday people who choose to share what they've learned through life's challenges. Whether you've walked through divorce, loss, reinvention, caregiving, faith shifts, or simply midlife awakening—your story holds something someone else desperately needs.

You'll hear how to tell the truth without being reckless, what changes when you finally give yourself permission to write, and why your lived experience matters more than perfect prose.

If you've ever wondered, "Is my story worth telling?"—this episode has your answer.

Communication in an Automated World
HeartWired podcast with Dr. MJ Vignone, MBA, PhD, ACC

AI can organize, research, and open up additional avenues to explore. But it cannot replace the words, the unique character of an organization, and the voice only you have. Leaders who outsource their judgment to a chatbot aren't leading—they're prompting. And those who are paying attention know the difference. The full conversation with Dr. MJ covers what actually matters: emotional intelligence, decision-making, and where the line is between using a tool and giving your responsibility as a leader to it.

AI Writing Tools for Memoir and Nonfiction Writers

Custom GPTs for Writers

These custom GPTs are designed to help writers move their work forward with practical, focused support. Each one is meant to save time, reduce friction, and help you stay focused on the work that only you can do.

What AI cannot do is replace your lived experience, voice, judgment, and meaning. Those belong to you.