Writer. Book Coach.
Writer by passion. Memoir & creative nonfiction coach by training.
Raised by a hoarder. Writing about it.
Write. Revise. Share
Your manuscript already knows what it's about. Let's find it together.
Whether you're staring at a blank page or a finished draft...
...you're not alone with it anymore.
You've seen the power of others' stories: how they foster empathy, encourage others, and create connections.
And you know that your voice, your story, can do the same.
But getting there is two different problems.
Drafting, you're wrestling the story out of your head and onto the page for the first time.
Revising, you're too close to see what you've actually written — the patterns, the themes, the thing your book is truly about.
Both stages can feel daunting.
I'm here to help.
Your manuscript has been trying to tell you something. My job is to help you hear it.
The problem isn't your story.
It's that you're inside it. Whether you're still finding it on the page or trying to see it clearly after the fact, that closeness is the obstacle. That's exactly where I come in.
With me by your side, you can…
Get moving — no more staring at a blank page or a pile of notes.
Plan your writing or revision with clarity and purpose, always keeping your vision front and center.
Work consistently, knowing exactly where to start and what comes next.
Move forward with confidence, knowing what you're doing and why.
Finally make real progress on the book you've always wanted to finish.
Receive ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability, believing in yourself with every step.
What People Are Saying
“During a recent call with Maurene, I found myself telling her about an experience that I did not think was part of my memoir. “Why am I telling her this?” I wondered. Well, it turns out it is the ending of my memoir, which had previously eluded me. No wonder it came up during that call: Maurene’s ability to listen whole-heartedly is like a magnet for story truth. Her motto “honor your story” and her laser listening skills are a winning combination for bringing the deeper story to light. If you’re looking for a memoir coach who has a heart with ears, an unwavering commitment to your story, and a knack for transformational results, you’re in luck. Maurene will help you step into your story and get its deeper truth onto the page.”
— Marilyn B.
Welcome to a safe space where your voice, your story, and your journey are honored.
Hi! I'm Maurene Janiece, a certified book coach, editor, writer, and instructor with decades of experience supporting writers like you.
I'm here to help you bring your book to life, whether you're drafting it for the first time or revising it into shape.
I read to discover what your manuscript already knows, even before it's fully on the page. I'll help you see the patterns, themes, and connections you're too close to see, and help you write toward them.
Blending practical tools and encouragement, I guide writers in articulating their vision and getting their story onto the page.
If this sounds good to you, let's chat about your book and explore how we can work together
How We Can Work Together
Mini Blueprint Strategy Session
Stuck spinning around your memoir idea? Or several, and you're not sure which one is "best"?
Using Author Accelerator's mini blueprint, you'll gain the clarity you need to stop circling and start writing.
One session. One clear starting point. Turn a vague idea into a confident next step.
Un-Mess Your Memoir Coaching
A guided, four-module coaching process for memoir writers who know they have a story. They just can't find it yet.
Through a supported decision-making process, you'll clarify what you want to say and build the confidence to say it your way.
I'll hold space for you and your story, so the story can hold space for someone else.
Monthly Coaching
Monthly coaching pairs professional feedback on your writing with the guidance, mindset support, and accountability you need to keep going.
Whether you're drafting or revising, we'll meet regularly to work through what's on the page, what's getting in the way, and what comes next.
You'll have someone in your corner as you write the hard parts to bring your story to the page.
Most feedback tells you what's on the page. I also read what's between the lines, beneath the surface, and not yet there—so you can write the book that's actually trying to emerge.
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Maurene Janiece
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