You know you have a story to tell. The problem is working out where to begin.

Perhaps you have years of memories but no idea how to organise them. Perhaps you've already written a few chapters and aren't sure whether they're working. Or perhaps you've been saying, "One day I'm going to write a book," for longer than you care to admit.

My one-to-one Memoir Writing Consultation is designed to turn that uncertainty into a clear, practical plan.

You don't need to be a writer. You don't need to have written a single word. You just need a story you want to tell.

What You'll Get

Before we meet, I'll send you a short questionnaire so I can learn a little about your story, what you'd like your book to achieve and how far you've already got.

Then we'll spend 75 minutes together by video call, talking about your story and finding the best way to turn it into a book.

We'll explore:

• What your book is really about – beyond simply "this is what happened to me"
• Where your story should begin and end
• Which experiences belong in the book – and which probably don't
• The themes that could hold your story together
• A possible structure and chapter plan
• How to turn memories into engaging scenes rather than simply recounting events
• Voice, tone and storytelling style
• How to approach difficult or sensitive experiences
• Common memoir-writing mistakes and how to avoid them
• What makes a memoir interesting to readers who don't already know you
• Your next steps towards writing and eventually publishing your book

This isn't a generic lesson about how to write a memoir.

We'll be talking about your book, your experiences and the story you want to tell.

Already Started Writing?

That's absolutely fine.

You can send me up to 3,000 words before our consultation and I'll read them beforehand.

We can then use part of our session to look at what's working, what could be strengthened and where you might take the book next.

And if you haven't written a single word yet? That's fine too.

Sometimes the hardest part of writing a memoir is simply knowing where to start.

Your Personal Memoir Roadmap

You won't finish our call with a head full of ideas and no idea what to do next.

After our consultation, I'll put together your own Personal Memoir Roadmap.

This will summarise the key things we've discussed and give you practical next steps for moving your book forward.

Depending on your story and where you are in the process, your roadmap may include:

• Suggested structure
• Possible chapter ideas
• Key themes to explore
• Suggestions about where your book should begin
• Areas of your story that could be developed further
• Practical writing priorities
• Your next steps

The aim is simple: you should finish our consultation knowing what your book could be and what you need to do next.

Memoir Writing Consultation

£150 / CAD $250

Your consultation includes:

75-minute private video consultation

Pre-consultation questionnaire

Up to 3,000 words reviewed beforehand, if you've already started writing

Personalised discussion about your story

Advice on structure, chapters, voice and storytelling

Your Personal Memoir Roadmap

Clear, practical next steps

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Is This For You?

This consultation could be perfect for you if you've ever thought:

"I want to write my story, but I don't know where to start."

"So much has happened to me. How on earth do I turn it into one book?"

"I've started writing, but now I'm stuck."

"I want to record my story for my children and grandchildren."

"I think there's a book in my life, but I need someone to help me find it."

You don't need writing experience.

You don't need a manuscript.

And you certainly don't need to think of yourself as an author.

You just need a story you want to tell.

Why Work With Me?

I'm Juliet Sullivan, an author, former journalist and experienced memoir writer.

I've spent much of my writing career telling real stories – my own and those of other people. I've written and published my own books and have also worked with people to turn their experiences into books of their own.

I know that writing a memoir isn't simply about recording everything that happened to you.

It's about discovering the story within your life – deciding what matters, what doesn't, where to begin and how to make someone who has never met you want to keep turning the pages.

That's where I can help.

What Happens After the Consultation?

You may leave our session feeling ready to go away and write your book yourself.

If so, wonderful. That's exactly what the consultation is designed to help you do.

But if you'd like more support, there are two ways we can continue working together.

Teach Me How to Write It

My Write Your Life Story Course takes you step-by-step through the memoir-writing process – from deciding what your story is really about to writing, editing and eventually publishing your book.

Help Me Write It

If you'd rather have someone beside you throughout the process, I also offer a Memoir Writing Partnership, where I'll work personally with you to develop your story and turn it into a finished book.

There's absolutely no obligation to continue with either option.

And if you decide you want me to help you write your complete memoir…

If you book my Memoir Writing Partnership within 30 days of your consultation, I'll deduct the full £150 / CAD $250 consultation fee from the cost of your package.

So your consultation isn't an additional expense. It's the first step towards your book.

Your Story Is Already There.

You don't have to know how to write it yet.

That's what I'm here to help you discover.