I’m Lauri Scherer, a seasoned editor and writing coach with more than 20 years’ experience bringing stories into existence. I created the Recovery Memoir Project specifically for those whose lives have been affected by addiction and recovery.
Our hardest times are often the ones most worth writing about. Writing is a powerful way to process difficult emotions, make sense of our past, and give voice to overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Through storytelling, we confront painful memories, acknowledge personal growth, and reclaim ownership of our narratives. Writing doesn’t change what happened, but it absolutely changes how we carry those experiences forward.
What my authors receive
- Individualized coaching and writing guidance
- Practical writing exercises to unpack and organize your stories
- Development of a clear outline that serves as a roadmap for your book
- Editing, feedback, and coaching throughout the writing process
- A printer-ready manuscript and a pathway to publishing it
As your writing coach, I make the process of writing your memoir easy, enjoyable, meaningful, and cathartic. You don’t need to be an experienced writer to create a powerful memoir—you just need to be the wonderfully original person that you are. I’ll coach you through every step of the writing process, helping you uncover watershed memories, organize your experiences, find your voice, and shape your story. Through personalized feedback, practical writing exercises, and one-on-one coaching, you will end up with a manuscript you can share with the world—or keep just for yourself, to remember how far you’ve come.
If you are curious about what the Recovery Memoir Project might look like for you, let’s talk.