A collaborative, multi-voice family history

A collaborative oral-history-based legacy book that brings together the voices, memories, and stories of a family.

This offering includes:

• Group and individual oral history interviews

• Narrative shaping

• Archival or light genealogical research, as needed

The result is a beautifully written collection of family narratives—honest, thoughtful, and intentionally inclusive. Ideal for families seeking to preserve stories and connect family members across generations. A great gift for anniversaries, major life milestones, or in memory of a deceased loved one.

A private, bespoke personal narrative

A bespoke life story written in close collaboration with the client.

This offering includes:

• In-depth interviews

• Narrative development

• Tailored research

Together, these elements create a cohesive, engaging personal history or private memoir. Designed for individuals who want a polished, substantive record of their life, values, and legacy for family or private circulation—not a commercial publishing project.

For complex life stories or public-facing narratives

A comprehensive, full-length memoir, biography, or thought leadership book crafted through:

• Extensive interviews

• Deep archival and historical research

• Full ghostwriting collaboration

This is a high-touch, immersive process suitable for clients with complex stories, public platforms, mission-driven work, or narratives intended for an outside audience. Each project is tailored to scope, research requirements, and publication goals.

Expert support to help you finish the book

For writers who have spent years researching, drafting, or living a story and need expert guidance to bring it to completion, I offer developmental editing and book coaching tailored to your project.

This work is designed to help you move from a promising draft or a long-held idea to a clear, cohesive, and compelling manuscript. Whether you need big-picture direction, consistent accountability, or detailed editorial feedback, I meet you where you are and help you move forward with structure and momentum.

This offering is a strong fit for:

• Scholars turning a dissertation or research project into a book

• Writers shaping complex material into a readable, engaging narrative

• Authors with partial drafts who need structure, clarity, and direction

• Writers who want ongoing support and accountability to stay on track

Depending on your needs, our work may include narrative and structural development, chapter-level feedback, voice and clarity refinement, research integration, and strategic planning for next steps. In coaching engagements, I also provide ongoing guidance and accountability to help you maintain progress and finish the manuscript.

My role is to help you move from “I’ve been working on this forever” to a finished book you’re confident in and ready to share.

I am a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator specializing in identity, voice, and the power of story.

My keynote, Reclaiming Your Voice: A Historian’s Guide to Identity and Connection, helps audiencesexamine the inherited narratives shaping their lives so they can develop a stronger sense of self, communicate with clarity, and remain connected across difference.

I also lead interactive writing workshops, including Cultivating Joy in a Body That Keeps the Score, which integrates story, reflection, and embodied writing practices to help participants reconnect with voice, intuition, memory, and joy.

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