What I Do
I am a professional writer who makes memoirs happen. I help you prepare, polish, and publish books and memoirs. Writing coaches can tenderly help you preserve memories on the page, in your unique way of telling. Or simply offer an editor’s touch to improve style, readability, and grammar of what you have written.
Whether you are a beginner or a pro, I advise you by the hour, day, or project. I might even write your life story for you. Or coach you to do it yourself. You receive structure, a friendly editing voice, and suggestions.
I can see your work through to finding an agent or simply help you complete an informal, self-published story to share with your family. We can tell your story using photos, birth certificates, maps and mementos.
Services
Query Letter
How you attract and find an agent to promote your work. Learn about how to draft a snappy query letter that will entice.
Book Proposals
You snagged an agent who has requested a book proposal. What should you send?
Sample Chapters
How to convince an agent you are a talented writer with fascinating, salable ideas. We edit and enhance writing samples and a proposal that you will be happy to submit anywhere.
Ghost-writing
Character Development
How to write a book when you lack time or motivation. I can interview you/others and present a draft for you to add to or review.
Tailored Tutorials
Character Development
Character Development
Quick meetings can reinforce your specific skills. We work one-on-one to help you become the writer you always wanted to be.
Character Development
Character Development
Character Development
How to present tantalizing characters to empower you as a fiction or memoir writer.
“Jeannie has provided immeasurable help to me as an editor and coach for my writing. Her strong background in writing makes her not only a good coach but a consultant in giving good information about what will sell and what will not.”
ANN BENTLEY, WRITER, SANIBEL ISLAND, FL