Private Life Story Editing for People in TransitionNot therapy. Not memoir writing. Professional editing services to help you organize your life experiences into clear, structured written form.
This service is for people who have lived significant experiences but struggle to articulate what it all means. You don't need therapy—you need help putting your story into words.This is for:- People navigating divorce or major relationship changes- People facing retirement or career transitions- Adults dealing with health challenges or major life shifts- Anyone experiencing narrative dissonance—you've lived a lot, but can't express it coherently- Those seeking clarity, not publication- Those who want thoughtful, one-on-one support rather than therapy or coaching
This is private, one-on-one work. No group sessions. No social media. Complete discretion.You'll work with me to:- Organize your life experiences into coherent written form- Identify themes and through-lines you can't see on your own- Create a structured document that reflects your story with clarity- Receive tangible written deliverables—not vague insightsThis is not:- Therapy or trauma processing- Memoir coaching for publication- Life coaching or self-help- Generic storytelling workshopsThis work is focused on writing and editing — helping you organize and articulate your experiences clearly in written form.
1. Initial Session (90 minutes)
We have a private conversation where I listen for themes, structure, and what you're trying to articulate.2. Ongoing Sessions (6-12 over 2-3 months)
Through scheduled sessions, you share your experiences in conversation or notes. I help clarify, organize, and shape the material as it emerges.3. Professional Editing Between Sessions
Between sessions, I edit and structure the material into clear, coherent written form, preserving your voice and intent.4. Final Deliverable
Our work results in a written document ( 30-50 pages) you can keep privately — a clear, organized account of your life story or a specific period of it.
Entry Package
- 6 sessions over 6-8 weeks
- Professional editing and structuring
- Final document (15-25 pages)
- Ideal for: focused exploration of a specific period or theme
- 10 sessions over 2-3 months
- Professional editing and structuring
- Final structured document (30-50 pages)
- Ideal for: comprehensive life story work across multiple periods
Extended Package
- 12-16 sessions over 3-6 months
- In-depth professional editing and structuring
- Final document (50-80 pages)
- Ideal for: complex narratives, family legacy work, or multiple deliverables
All packages include private one-on-one sessions, professional editing between sessions, and complete confidentiality.
I’m Michelle Anderson, a professional writer and editor with decades of experience helping people shape complex material into clear, readable writing. My background includes ghostwriting, developmental editing, and long-form narrative work across fiction, nonfiction and personal history.I approach life story editing with care, discretion, and structure. This work is collaborative, private, and focused on clarity rather than interpretation. My role is to help organize and articulate your experiences in writing — accurately, respectfully, and in your own voice.I created this service because I noticed a gap: people in major life transitions often don't need therapy or publishing help. They need someone with editorial skill to help them organize their experiences into coherent written form.