ONE-ON-ONE MEMOIR COACHING

When I sat down to write The Wrong End of the Table, I was excited but also terrified. The word memoir can sound self-aggrandizing, daunting, or cringe-inducing. And don't get me started on the "correct" pronunciation… It’s hard ‘R’.

But I digress…

Here's the thing: the world needs authentic stories more than ever, and your story is distinctly your own.

Writing mine was one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had, and now I want to help you craft yours.

Most people who want to write a memoir don't need a full class. They need someone to ask the right questions and help them find the thread. Through a series of exercises and prompts, we'll uncover your story and dig into areas you haven't explored yet. It will be challenging and fun.

Plus, I believe memoir writing is at the core of any writing you'll ever do. So, if there's even the faintest flicker of interest in telling your story, I hope you follow it.

I offer multiple options depending on where you are in your writing process. All sessions are online.

Memoir Coaching — Ayser Salman
Not sure which session is right for you?

Let's talk first. I offer a free 20-minute discovery call so we can get a sense of each other, talk through where you are in your writing, and figure out the best way I can help.

Book your free discovery call →
1. The Clarity Session
$125
60 min
"What is my memoir really about?"
For writers just beginning. We'll uncover what story you're really telling, why it matters, and what belongs in it. You'll leave with focus.
2. The Unstuck Session
$125
60 min
"I've been writing, but I'm going in circles."
For writers mid-draft and spinning. We'll find where you got off track and get you moving again.
3. The Structure Session
$175
75 min
"I have material. Help me shape it."
For writers ready to shape their draft. Send up to 15 pages ahead and we'll map the bigger arc of your story together.

Each session is self-contained. Book one, or come back as your writing evolves.

UNCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC “WHY”

I'm a writer skilled in film and TV scripts as well as podcasts and essays. My primary focus is on projects with an eye toward representation, inclusion, and shedding a light on underrepresented communities. Over the years, I've found a passion for helping new writers find their voices. As an instructor, I can help you uncover your own authentic “why” so that you tell the story truest to you. Everything is a story. And everyone has at least one story to tell, that is exclusively authentic to them. Learn more 👇🏽

What students say

Her teaching empowered me to find my style and voice. I credit her class with solidifying my desire to write my story.

Amy

First-time Memoirist

The workshop provided invaluable feedback that enhanced my ability to tell my story; and the group I was part of continued working together and supporting one another for years.

Jenna Winters

Author of Takes More Than Love

Her ability to shine a light through creative barriers and help me find my passion for any given story is something I never thought an instructor could do. She has been the most influential figure in my writing development.

Will B.

Mentee