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Your Story – Your Truth: An Artisan’s Path to Memoir

An Artisan’s Way of Tapping into Your Story’s Emotional Gold

A 9-Month Memoir Writing Intensive
Registration Opens August 1st, 2025 · Class Begins September 1, 2025

Your Story Deserves to Be Told—Let’s Bring It to Life

Craft your memoir, gain clarity, and prepare it for publication in this immersive, guided journey. With expert instruction, a supportive community, and one-on-one feedback, this is your opportunity to take your story from idea to completion—and walk away with a published book in your hands.

Single Payment ($2,497)
Payment Plan ($525 for 5 months)

2025: The Year of the Wood Snake

In Chinese Astrology, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, representing wisdom, intuition, creativity, and adaptability. Whether or not you follow the Chinese calendar, this symbolism offers a reminder:

This is the year to step into your story—with clarity, grace, and depth. 

Fun Fact: My youngest granddaughter is in her sixth year of Mandarin immersion at her Utah elementary school, and I’m learning right alongside her!

What This Program Offers

This intensive is designed to help you uncover, shape, and polish the story that only you can tell. It’s for writers ready to commit to the work—and to themselves.

You’ll receive:

  • Weekly Zoom sessions with actionable writing exercises that move your story forward
  • Life Mapping (emotional + physical aspects of your journey)
  • One-on-one tutoring
  • In-depth revision support
  • Personalized editorial feedback
  • Side work on identifying your sustainable writing life
  • A publishing-costs spreadsheet to help you plan realistically

Full guidance to publication:

Choose to publish through Mountain Aura Publishing, self-publish, or pursue traditional options
(You’ll finish with a complete manuscript—no matter which path you choose)

  • An embedded self-publishing workshop with hands-on, how-to guidance
  • Bonus December break to recharge, rest, and return refreshed—ready to revise with new perspective

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • Clarity on your story’s emotional and narrative structure
  • Confidence in your voice as a memoirist
  • A complete, polished manuscript
  • A publishing path that matches your needs
  • A published book—if you commit to the work, I will meet you there

Limited Enrollment · Personal Support

Spots are limited to ensure close attention and personalized guidance.
This is not a giant online course—it’s a handcrafted experience.

If you’re ready to finally write your memoir, this is your moment.

Make 2025 the year your story becomes your legacy.

Single Payment ($2,497)
Payment Plan ($525 for 5 months)

What People Are Saying

From first draft to finished book: Published works from past students

Wayne M. Miller – Flames of Secrecy

Wayne M. Miller – Flames of Secrecy

“Susan means so much to me. She embodies every hat within the definition of mentor. Through three of her classes, she advised and coached me through every phase of my writing, editing, and publishing. For countless hours, she invested herself deeply in my four books. Now, as a friend, every page of my writing has some part of Susan in it.”
Scott Fishman – Starving for Acceptance

Scott Fishman – Starving for Acceptance

“I can honestly say my book likely wouldn’t have happened without Susan. She was personable, persistent, and deeply skilled. From editing to Amazon setup, she guided me all the way. Best of all—she became a wonderful friend in the process.”
Heather McBogg – From Seed to Seedling

Heather McBogg – From Seed to Seedling

“Susan urges you to go deeper than the shallows—to write with emotional honesty and resonance. I built real relationships through this class, and now, I have a published book because of it.”

Pamela Verner – Breathing Into the Light

“I knew my story but didn’t know how to write or publish it. Susan’s support of my authentic voice was unwavering. Her patience and guidance made this possible. I highly recommend her.”