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You’ve Been On One Hell Of A Journey
Now it’s time to tell your story in a powerful memoir.
I’m Brad Wetzler, author and expert trauma-informed memoir writing coach. I guide seekers, survivors, and storytellers like you to tell their stories through memoir classes and one-on-one coaching.
When my clients write and publish their books, they heal, create more community, and have more opportunities to impact their world.
With 30+ years of experience and two books published by major houses, I’ll guide you to shape your story with clarity, purpose, and heart.
Let’s do this.
“Brad Wetzler has led the very definition of an adventurous life, but in Into the Soul of the World, he gives an unflinching account of his interior adventures. Wetzler’s soulful quest, by turns anguished and transcendent, will resonate with readers around the world who struggle to find purpose and a sense of the holy in the ambient jitter of the digital age.”
— Hampton Sides , New York Times Best-selling Author of Ghost Soldiers
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How Many Times Have You Been Told,
“You Should Write a Book”?
You’ve tried to start—maybe even got a few pages down. But life, fear, or doubt got in the way. And the words stopped coming. Still, it lingers. In the back of your mind. Tucked in a drawer. Waiting. You’ve read the books, watched the videos… but you’re still stuck. And yet—you know your story matters. Not just for your healing, but to help someone else feel less alone. What if this is the moment it finally happens?
I get it. I’ve been there. Even as a professional writer and published author, I struggled to write my own memoir. I faced the same fear and resistance. But I did it—and it changed everything.
Now, as a memoir writing coach, I help people like you do the same. You’ve lived through a lot—grief, divorce, trauma, awakening. You’ve grown. You’ve transformed. And your story is ready to be told. As your memoir coach, I’ll guide you through the fear and into the clarity.
As your memoir writing coach, I’ll help you break through what’s holding you back and shape a story that’s real, powerful, and true to you. Let’s honor your story and your wisdom…and embrace the journey together.
Allow Me To Introduce Myself
I’m Brad Wetzler, award-winning author, trauma-informed memoir writing coach, and seeker. My journey through trauma, PTSD, and personal transformation hasn’t just shaped my writing—it’s shaped how I help others tell their own stories. With over 35 years in the publishing industry, I’ve developed the skills to craft compelling narratives, but more importantly, I bring the empathy and insight to hold space for writers navigating their own pasts.
Who I Work With
Whether you’re an aspiring memoirist or just beginning your journey, my trauma-informed memoir writing coaching helps you write with confidence, heal through storytelling, and reclaim your voice. It’s especially valuable for those writing about:
- Trauma & PTSD Recovery – Share your story safely and authentically.
- Life Transitions – Navigate divorce, grief, and major changes through storytelling.
- Spiritual Awakening – Use writing for growth and self-realization.
- Resilience & Healing – Transform adversity into insight.
- Family & Personal History – Preserve your legacy.
- Journaling for Mental Health – Find clarity and healing by transforming impulsive thoughts into insight through intuitive writing
How I Help You Write a Memoir With Purpose
I offer personalized one-on-one memoir writing coaching designed to meet you where you are in your writing process. Our sessions may include:
Discovering the Heart of Your Story
Uncover what your writing is truly about and the deeper themes that give it meaning.
Structuring Your Narrative
Find the best way to shape your experiences into a compelling, readable story.
Becoming the Hero of Your Story
Write with agency, ensuring that your journey—no matter how painful—centers on your strength, growth, and triumph.
Navigating Emotional Terrain
I understand firsthand the delicate balance of writing about trauma with honesty while protecting your emotional well-being.
Crafting a First Draft
Some writers need structure and guidance, while others need the freedom to explore. I offer the right balance to help shape your work into something powerful and polished.
Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool
For some, writing is about healing, self-discovery, and connecting with something greater than themselves. I help writers tap into this deeper purpose, using writing as a way to listen to their soul.
How Long Does It Take?
That depends on you.
Some writers are looking for a daily practice, others to be published. Once we determine your path, it’s possible to complete a full first draft in six months. Others take a year or more. If your goal is simply to write for personal growth, you can start feeling the benefit of regular writing practice within just a few weeks. The most important thing is to begin.
Why Work With Me?
I’ve been where you are—writing my memoir, Into the Soul of the World, and navigating the doubts and breakthroughs that come with it.
- Personal Publishing Experience: I’ve been a professional editor and writer at the highest levels of publishing for more than 30 years. I’ve published two books with major publishers, Hachette Book Group and W. W. Norton & Company, and I will guide you through the publishing process with empathy and insight— because this is about healing.
- Trauma-Informed Coaching: I hold space for you to write with safety and support, allowing the process to be both healing and transformative.
- Passion for Your Story: I work with all kinds of writers, helping you own your story and move forward with clarity and purpose.
The Word “Memoir” Can Feel Intimidating,
But It Shouldn’t
You don’t need to be famous to write a memoir. You just need a story that matters to you. If you feel the pull to explore your past and shape it into something meaningful, I’m here to guide you.
Memoir can be a spiritual practice, a way to connect with your soul, and a tool for self discovery.
Writing my memoir was a profound act of healing. It allowed me to make sense of my past and reclaim my voice. I know the power of this process—and, as your memoir writing coach, I’d be honored to guide you through it.
Ready to Begin?
Life isn’t something that just happens to you.
Your past has shaped you, but it doesn’t have to define you. Writing is a way to honor the imprint of your experiences, learn from them, and transform them into wisdom. When you do that—when you truly own your story—you stop being at the mercy of life.
Instead, you become the force that moves it.
Your words are waiting. Let’s begin.
