LIFE STORY MENTORSHIP & AUTHOR DEVELOPMENT
A book only you could write.
An impact only you could make.
You can’t shake the feeling that God is calling you to write a book. But with a lifetime of experiences, stories, and ideas to draw from, how do you know where to start or what to do next?
What stories are sitting on the shelves of your life?
A friend once told me that when her mother died, it was as though a vast library had burned to the ground.
All those stories, memories, lessons, and wisdom collected over a lifetime. So much she wished she’d asked. So much she would never get to know.
I’ve never forgotten that conversation. It made me realize how each of us carries our own personal library of stories.
Some funny.
Some heartbreaking.
Some so ordinary we barely remember them.
And no two libraries are alike. No one else has lived your exact life, seen what you’ve seen, or learned what you’ve learned.
Sometimes, the stories we think matter least hold the most meaningful message.
The question is, how do we find it?
You know God has given you a story to tell. So, why is your book still a dream?
Maybe you’ve been thinking about writing it for years. You’ve collected stories, have sticky notes galore, and filled notebooks with ideas. You’ve even got a running list of potential titles.
Even if you’ve started writing, you’re still wondering:
Which stories matter?
What’s the through line of those stories?
What’s the message behind it all?
What takeaways do I want the reader to have?
How do I pull it all together?
And the ever-present, “Who would read a book by me?”
So, another year passes, and that book remains unwritten or unfinished.
But what if writing the book is not where you need to begin?
Your transformation begins long before the manuscript.
Before you write your book, there’s a lifetime of experiences to explore, a message to uncover, and a calling to embrace.
As you explore your stories, something wonderful happens.
- You start to see your life differently.
- You recognize that your experiences weren’t meaningless.
- You discover that you have something worth sharing.
- You work through the doubts and fears that have kept you from moving forward.
You begin to see yourself as someone who can actually write that book, and go on to use it to help others.
And you realize that the way you tell your story—the perspectives you share—may be exactly what someone else needs.
WHAT MAKES MY APPROACH DIFFERENT?
Your book begins with YOU, not the manuscript.
Most book-writing programs focus on the manuscript: outlining, writing, editing, and publishing.
And those things matter.
But before you can write the book you’re called to write, there’s important work to do in understanding your own stories, discovering what you really want to say, and working through what’s holding you back.
That’s why I believe we must focus on you first, then the book.
And I’ve learned that there’s a lot more going on than simply getting words onto the page.
Questions about whether your story matters.
Fears about what others might think.
Doubts about whether you are capable of writing a book in the first place.
And sometimes, uncertainty about what you’re really meant to say.
When those things go unaddressed, they don’t simply disappear once the writing begins. They follow you through the process, causing you to second-guess yourself, stall, or stop altogether.
And the closer you get to publishing, the more difficult those doubts can be to overcome.
My journey began with a story I never expected to live through, let alone tell.
Today, I’m helping women discover their stories, write their books, and get them into the world—hopefully without all the unnecessary detours I took along the way!
Leslie has been my content partner in creating SO much of what we produce. I’m incredibly grateful for the way her brain thinks and the way her heart cares for our students.”
~ Stu McLaren, Founder, The Membership Experience™
There’s more to your book than writing it.
Writing your book is a journey, and you don’t have to figure it all out at once. Here’s how we’ll take it from dream to reality.
01 | Embrace the Call
Find the clarity, courage, and conviction to write the book only you can write.
Explore your personal library of stories and discover the message woven through the experiences that have shaped your life. You’ll get clear about who needs to hear it, what you hope to accomplish, and what’s been holding you back, so you can move forward with purpose.
02 | Write the Book
Turn your message into a manuscript.
Go from wondering how you’ll ever pull it all together to watching your book take shape, one chapter at a time. With your message and direction already clear, plus a proven writing process, you’ll have the structure, skills, and support to make writing your book faster, easier, and a whole lot more enjoyable.
03 | Reach the World
Your book is a bridge to something bigger.
This is the exciting part! You’re not just publishing a book. You’re holding it, sharing it, connecting with readers, and stepping toward dreams God has placed on your heart.
And your book could open doors you never expected, introduce you to people you might never have met, and take you places you haven’t even dreamed of yet.
Let’s bring your book to life.
Write Your Book with My Help
Your story. Your voice. Your book.
You don’t have to figure out how to write a book all on your own. From figuring out what you really want to say to organizing your ideas and getting words on the page, I’ll guide you through the process of turning your dream into a finished book.
Let Me Write It for You
You’ve got the expertise. I’ve got the words.
You’re a busy business owner with a message worth sharing, but writing a book isn’t how you want to spend your time. Let’s turn your knowledge, experiences, and ideas into a professionally written book that sounds like you—without adding a major project to your plate.
Your library is far from finished.
Think about the library of stories you’ve collected over a lifetime.
Now imagine what could happen when you begin sharing what you’ve learned along the way.
A reader reaches out to tell you that your words helped her through something difficult.
An unexpected invitation leads to an opportunity you never saw coming.
A conversation sparks a dream you hadn’t even considered.
And suddenly, you’re not just looking back at the life you’ve lived.
You’re looking forward to the life you still get to live.
Because there are more shelves to fill. More people to meet. More adventures to have. And more stories waiting to be written.
Your book is just the beginning.
You don’t have to know exactly how the next chapter unfolds.
You just have to be willing to begin.
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