From Thought To Sales in Just 90 Days™
You’ve lived the story.
Now it’s time to tell it.
There are moments in your life that shaped you.
Experiences that stayed with you.
Stories that deserve to be written—not just remembered.
This experience is designed to help you access those memories, transform them into narrative, and begin writing your story with clarity, confidence, and care.
You don’t need to be a professional writer.
You just need to be ready.
A Memoir Writing Masterclass
With Emotional Support Built In
Turn Memories Into Memoir™ is a six-session live workshop that blends storytelling craft with emotional awareness—guiding you through both the writing and the experience of memoir.
Co-taught by a publishing expert and a licensed therapist, this program creates a space where writers can safely explore their stories while learning how to shape them into meaningful narrative.
You’ll Learn How To:
✔️ Turn personal experiences into compelling narrative scenes
✔️ Develop your authentic voice on the page
✔️ Structure your story for emotional and narrative impact
✔️ Reflect on your experiences without becoming overwhelmed
✔️ Continue writing with clarity after the workshop ends
This Experience Is For You If…
- You’ve been thinking about writing your story but don’t know where to begin
- You have meaningful life experiences you want to process or preserve
- You’ve started writing but feel stuck or unsure how to shape it
- You want support that honors both your writing and emotional well-being
- You’re ready to finally put your story into words
How the Workshop Works
Live on Zoom
Tuesdays,
every other week
Six sessions total
Each session is 75 minutes (6:30 – 7:45 PM ET)
You’ll Receive:
• Guided writing exercises in every session
• Group discussion and reflection
• Writing prompts between sessions
• A curated memoir reading list
• Two 15-minute support calls per month – one with each instructor
• Follow-up emails to keep your writing moving
Community Element (NEW):
• A supportive writing community that continues beyond the class
• Writer-to-writer connection and encouragement
• A space where writers write more through accountability and community support
Workshop Schedule & Themes
Session 1 – May 5 (Jennifer + Pamela)
Why Memoir: Opening the Door
Discover why your story matters and begin turning memory into narrative.
Session 2 – May 19 (Jennifer)
Memoir Structure & Story Foundations
Learn how to shape personal experiences into narrative form.
Session 3 – June 2 (Pamela)
Emotional Ground Rules for Writing Memoir
Create a safe and grounded approach to writing personal material.
Session 4 – June 16 (Jennifer)
Finding Your Voice & Where to Begin (First Chapter)
Write with authenticity, clarity, and confidence.
Session 5 – June 30 (Pamela)
Memory as Material: Writing Through Blocks
Move through resistance and access deeper layers of your story.
Session 6 – July 14 (Jennifer + Pamela)
Next Steps: Where Your Story Goes From Here
Explore revision, publishing pathways, and what comes next.
By the End of This Workshop, You’ll Have:
• New written material to continue developing
• A deeper understanding of your story
• Tools and frameworks to keep writing with confidence
• Emotional insight into your experiences
• Clarity on next steps for revision or publication
• A writing community that extends beyond the class
Your Writing Doesn’t End Here
Your story—and your writing practice—doesn’t stop when the workshop ends.
Included:
• Ongoing connection with fellow writers
• Continued encouragement and accountability
Optional:
• Alumni Support Call – September 2026
Reconnect, share progress, and continue building momentum with guidance and community.
About the Instructors
Jennifer S. Wilkov
Jennifer S. Wilkov is a multi #1 international best-selling, award-winning author and the founder of Your Book Is Your Hook™, where she serves as a creative consultant helping writers bring their ideas to life through writing, editing, marketing, publishing, and expanding their work into film, television, streaming platforms, stage productions, and freelance opportunities.
She works with writers across genres to transform their personal experiences into compelling narratives, guiding them with both strategic expertise and creative insight.
Jennifer is a Platinum Member of New York Women in Film & Television, where she leads the writers group, a member of the Women’s Media Group of elite publishing professionals, and a member of Women in Film in Los Angeles.
She has spoken and taught at major industry events including the Writers Guild of America East, New York Women in Film & Television, Chelsea Film Festival, Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, Book Expo America, New York Center for Independent Publishing, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, NYC Screenwriters, and others.
She is passionate about helping writers not only write their stories—but bring them fully to life.
Pamela Martorana
Pamela Martorana is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Life Coach, and writer with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, trauma, grief, and personal growth.
As the founder of Live Your Best Life NJ and Executive Director of the Bergen County Writer’s Guild, Pamela integrates emotional healing with creative expression, helping individuals access resilience, build self-awareness, and connect with their authentic voice.
Through counseling, coaching, and writing, Pamela empowers others to honor their experiences and share their stories with strength and compassion.
Investment in Your Story
This is a high-touch, small-group experience designed to support you fully—both as a writer and as a storyteller.
Investment: $897
Limited to 15 writers only
This Isn’t Just a Writing Workshop
Most writing programs focus only on craft.
Most personal work focuses only on healing.
This experience brings both together.
You’ll learn how to write your story—and how to hold it with care as you do.
Your Story Is Waiting.
You’ve carried these memories long enough.
Now it’s time to give them a voice.
Only 15 spots available