Publish Your Story
Write a Memoir Article
Learn how to focus your life experiences into a publishable article. Discover what makes your story unique and what editors want.
Short, focused lessons
Make progress on your article in as little as 20 minutes a day
Practical exercises
This course is all about implementation
Clear frameworks
Use proven journalism frameworks to tell your story
About the course
Learn how to tell your story and connect with a wide audience. Shape your experiences into stories that editors will want to publish.
Watch the short, focused lessons to learn how to use proven techniques from journalism to structure your writing. Make your article vivid and memorable.
Use the practical workbook exercises to transition from idea to final draft. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to pitch editors and get published.
If you dream of being published in magazines, newspapers or online platforms, get the clear step-by-step path to success.
BOOK CHAPTERS
What's inside?
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Fundamentals
Learn why starting with articles can provide a path to publishing success
Craft
Practice the techniques to make your memoir writing engaging and resonant
Colour
Bring your story to life by building memorable scenes with vivid details and descriptions
Polish
Shape your first draft into a polished article and get ready to pitch it to publications
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Shella!
My passion is coaching writers of all levels on how to write publishable articles using journalism techniques.
As the editor of a health magazine, I had the opportunity to help writers tell authentic stories to promote awareness and advocacy.
I believe that everyone has a story and just needs the right tools and motivation to tell it.
FAQ
Got questions?
No, the course is beginner-friendly and designed to guide you step by step, even if this is your first time writing for publication.
The course is focused on writing one publishable article based on your life. You can complete it in about a week or sooner depending on how much time you dedicate.
Yes! By the end of the course, you'll have a polished draft of a human-interest article ready to pitch to an editor.
The course includes worksheets and examples to help you narrow your focus and find a strong, sellable angle.
Yes, you'll learn how to frame your article idea for editors and gain the confidence to pitch.
It's completely self-paced. You can start anytime and revisit the lessons whenever you need.
It depends on your pace, but most students complete their first draft in 1-3 writing sessions of about one hour each.
This version of the course does not include one-to-one feedback, but you can purchase an edit and live coaching session. Contact me for details.
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