Make your story someone else’s turning point.
In this six-week live course, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Carlson and
master book editor Debra Evans will guide you step by step through writing a teaching
memoir that stands out in today’s market.
You’ll learn the essential structures, storytelling techniques, and transformational
elements that create lasting impact.
You’ll also discover how to honor your story, speak directly to your future readers, and
craft a teaching memoir that brings healing - to both you and those who are touched by your message.
What Is a Teaching Memoir?
A teaching memoir is a hybrid genre merging personal memoir and transformational self-help. It blends your lived experience with insight, reflection, and guidance for the
reader. It’s a bridge between the deeply personal and the universally meaningful.
What else? It’s your story, your truth, and your offering – all in one book!
Kristine’s book Heartbroken Open: A True Story of Coming Alive Again After Profound Loss is an example of a teaching memoir that is near and dear to our hearts. In it, Kris shares her journey through the first two years following her beloved husband’s death with vulnerability, raw honesty, and tenderness.
Along the way, she provides a map for others to navigate through loss and
grief on their own return to the joy of living and loving. In 2022, the book became the inspiration for the Lifetime Television movie Don’t Sweat thenSmall Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story starring Heather Locklear.
What - When - Where
Course Components
Six live weekly sessions with Kristine and Debra on Zoom
Two additional live Q&A calls (optional)
Video replays of every session
Weekly worksheets to gorgeously guide your process
A global community of fellow writers
Bonus success tools (to be revealed)
In Six Extraordinary Weeks, You’ll Learn How To:
Find the heart of the story you wish to share - and claim your message
Discover the deeper current that makes your story unforgettable
Seamlessly blend storytelling and transformational teaching
Choose the right structure for your book
Write with depth, emotion, and authentic connection
Create a map for completing your book with self-confidence,
enthusiasm, and expert support