Uncork Your Story's Potential
Discover the power of storytelling and unlock your narrative’s true essence. This cohort-based mentorship program is designed to help you write your memoir with focus, clarity, and confidence. Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to shape your lived experience into a compelling narrative, one that not only recounts what happened—but why it matters.
View the Journey
Excavation: Weeks 1-4
Laying the Groundwork
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Writing from wound vs. writing from scar
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Core themes of memoir
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Defining the narrator’s lens and voice
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Identify the deep why (what’s the transformation?)
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Begin story mining
Architecture: Weeks 5-8
Building Momentum
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Weaving narrative + reflection
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Scene structure and emotional beats
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POV + timeline decisions
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Finding the spine of the story
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Workshop selected pages
Build: Weeks 9-12
Bringing it Together
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Chapter roadmap
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Polishing voice, pacing, and stakes
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Accountability + revision habits
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Feedback cycles and cohort reads
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Leaving with a manuscript plan + pages done
Investment & Value
Your Investment
- 12 weekly 90-minute Zoom sessions
- Small-group coaching and critique
- Guided writing prompts and exercises
- Accountability check-ins and progress milestones
- A clear story structure
- Pages drafted and refined
- A deeper understanding of your own story
- Accountability habits
- Confidence and momentum
- A supportive community+ Monthly masterclass on craft, structure, and healing through writing
Meet Your Mentor — Mike Carlon
Mike Carlon is a celebrated author and the host of the popular ‘Uncorking a Story’ podcast. With nine books to his name, he has spent years helping others find their voice and tell their stories. Mike’s approach blends storytelling craft with deep empathy, making him a trusted mentor for aspiring writers. His dedication to the transformative power of memoir writing is evident in his commitment to guiding writers through their creative journeys. Mike believes that every story is a legacy, and he is passionate about helping you uncover yours.