THE BREAKTHROUGH SESSION

Brainstorm Your Memoir with Jessica

This 1:1 session is for memoir writers who’ve started writing and need strategic guidance before making their next big decision.

Whether you've written 30 pages or an entire draft, if you're feeling uncertain about what comes next, this session is for you.

Stop Guessing What Your Memoir Needs Next

You're closer than you think—you just need someone who knows the publishing landscape to help you see your next move.

Whether you're stuck halfway through your manuscript, wondering if you're ready for an editor, debating a book proposal, or trying to understand your publishing options, this 30-minute strategy session gives you personalized guidance and a clear roadmap forward.

What it is: A 30-minute phone session

Investment: $97

Maybe you've been thinking...

"I have thousands of words, but I'm not sure they're headed in the right direction."

"Should I keep writing or stop and rethink my story?"

"Do I need beta readers? A developmental editor? A coach?"

"Should I write a proposal or finish the manuscript first?"

"I feel like I'm wasting time because I don't know what comes next."

You don't need more conflicting advice.

You need someone who understands memoir to help you see your story—and your next step—more clearly.

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. 

My specialty isn't simply helping writers improve their manuscripts. It's helping them understand what their memoir needs next.

YOUR NEXT STEP

What We Can Cover

Your Story

  • What is my memoir really about?

  • Why do I feel stuck?

  • Should I keep writing or start revising?

  • Is this memoir—or something else?

  • Is my story compelling enough?

Revision

  • Am I revising the right things?

  • Should I cut this storyline?

  • Do I need beta readers?

  • Am I ready for a developmental editor?

  • What should I focus on next?

Publishing

  • Traditional or self-publishing?

  • Should I write a proposal first?

  • Am I ready to query?

  • What should my publishing path look like?

Your Writing Life

  • Staying motivated

  • Working through fear and self-doubt

  • Finding momentum again

  • Making confident decisions

People waste:

  • years revising the wrong thing

  • thousands of dollars on editors before they're ready

  • months writing proposals for books that aren't fully formed

This session helps you avoid that.

By the end of your session, you'll know:

  • whether you should keep drafting or begin revising

  • whether your story is ready for beta readers or an editor

  • whether a book proposal makes sense—or if your manuscript should come first

  • what's actually keeping you stuck

  • your clearest next step