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Hi, I’m Sharla.

You have a story that shaped you, one that deserves to be told.

I’m Sharla Fanous, memoir coach and writer, here to help you turn your truth into something lasting. I believe writing is more than an art form. It’s a ritual of becoming, a path to healing, and a way to leave a legacy that lives beyond you.

Whether you’re just beginning your memoir or returning to a story you’ve held for years, I offer the tools, structure, and soulful support to guide you. Through prompts, workshops, and one-on-one coaching, you’ll learn to shape your memories into a narrative that transforms both you and your reader.

This is your space to write freely, deeply, and intentionally.
To tell your truth.
To create your legacy.

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Let Writing Be Your Ritual journal

A soulful writing journal with 30 days of prompts, affirmations, and rituals to help you return to the page with intention, creativity, and self-trust.

Free Download: 7 Rituals to Reignite Your Writing Practice

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A gentle guide to help you return to the page with compassion, curiosity, and clarity.

  • 7 simple but powerful writing rituals

  • Prompts, reflections, and gentle re-entry points

  • A calm alternative to writing challenges or word counts

  • Created for tender-hearted, self-doubting, or just-getting-started writers who want a calm, encouraging path into their practice.

  • Instant digital download, yours to revisit anytime

You don’t need a fancy degree or a bestselling book to call yourself a writer.
You only need a story and the courage to begin.

My coaching offers are designed to support you through every stage of your memoir journey. Whether you're gathering scattered memories, shaping your narrative arc, or finally putting words on the page, I’m here to walk beside you with guidance, structure, and compassion.

Together, we’ll:

  • Uncover the themes that run through your lived experiences

  • Create a sustainable, soulful writing ritual

  • Quiet your inner critic and build creative confidence

  • Shape your story with clarity and purpose, one page at a time

Memoir Coaching: Your Story Starts Here

This is more than coaching. It’s a sacred space to write bravely, to be seen, and to transform your truth into a legacy.

Ready to begin?

Explore my coaching packages below, or book a Clarity Session to find the path that fits your story best.

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