Memoirs and Personal Essays

Writing the stories of your life, or the life to the right or left of you is not always easy. Unlike autobiographies, memoirs can be stories about a moment in your life, or several moments that tell a story. Memoirs and personal essays are powerful forms of teaching, healing, and celebration. Memoir editing is our most rewarding work.

Right or wrong answers do not apply to your memories.

– Lou Willett Stanek –

Writing a memoir or a personal essay can be joyful, packed with anguish, humorous, and everything in between. Sharing the story you want to tell is at once exhilarating and nerve-wracking.

As your editor, we will help you assess your project with a discerning eye, making sure your story reads and sounds like you. Memoir editing is unlike other nonfiction editing where the nuances of the story being told must be preserved. Memoirs do not always follow traditional expectations of storytelling and this will be taken into consideration. We have in-depth experience with editing and working on creative nonfiction prose that enhances the creativity in the telling of your story.

We offer manuscript evaluation, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading services that will deliver a smooth reading experience to your reader, where your story remains the focus.

Connect with us using our contact page or any of the social media accounts linked below, so we can assess a sample of your work. We are available for a complimentary consultation as well. Schedule a half-hour consultation here.