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Every woman carries a story of resilience, strength, and self-discovery. I’m Still Here: Our Stories of Becoming in the Wake of Surviving Survival is a writing project designed to help women reclaim their voices, embrace their truths, and step fully into their power—one word at a time.

It’s a memoir writing masterclass with a bestselling book as the final product.

I’m Still Here

What is the I’m Still Here

Anthology?

I’m Still Here is a powerful anthology that brings together voices from around the world to share deeply personal stories of what it means to survive — and to keep living after. These are stories of becoming, of finding identity, meaning, and strength in the wake of trauma, loss, illness, violence, or any life-altering event that threatened to break us. This collection is not about the moment of crisis alone, but about what comes after — the quiet bravery of rebuilding, the tender steps of healing, and the fierce determination to claim one’s life and voice again.

Our anthologies are beautifully crafted stories accompanied by a highly curated experience for each author. From writing coaching to developmental editing with copyeditors to a day of filming for the book trailer, we are building a community of accomplished women writers.

 

We consider them a "Masterclass in Memoir Writing" with a bestselling book as a final product. 

And you're not alone. One of the most memorable components of the writing your chapter is the community of like-minded women with you on the journey. 

What you’ll experience in this project:

  • One narrative chapter

  • Two one-on-one coaching sessions with professional speaker, NYT and Bestselling author and writing coach, Jessica Buchanan

  • TWO 90-minute Writing Workshop Group Session with Soul Speak Press Developmental Editing Director, along with customized writing templates, style guides and more

  • FIVE more GROUP coaching and feedback sessions with the collective

  • Comprehensive editing, feedback and developmental support on your chapter from Jessica and her team

  • Peer support and review group before chapter submission

  • The opportunity to travel to Philadelphia, PA to work with Helm Creative Studios to film your story to be included in a professionaly filmed and produced 3-5 minute book trailer.

  • Production, publishing, and uploading of all versions of I’m Still Here for worldwide distribution through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Ingram and other trade outlets

  • Advance copies available at wholesale prices for your own personal distribution and sale

  • Audio book publishing support upload on Audible: You buy your equipment and we professionally edit your chapter ($1000 value)

It’s an opportunity to be a part of a bestselling book.

  • Branded social media assets personalized and curated to promote the project and your new role as a BEST SELLING AUTHOR!

  • The opportunity to expand your audience and network by 20x through cross-promotion with other collaborating author.

  • The guarantee of becoming a BEST SELLING AUTHOR on Amazon

  • The opportunity to create a sacred community with other inspiring women authors on the collective theme of reclaiming your life

  • A personalized PR and marketing package designed specifically for this project that you can use to launch your work upon publication

  • An in-person Book Signing to celebrate the publishing of I’m Still Here

Who is this for?

  • Have journeyed through the desert of loss or life-altering experiences and reached their own summit — however that looks — and can capture that story in 6,000 words or less.

  • Are ready to courageously reclaim their lives by speaking their truth, even if they don’t yet have enough material for a full-length memoir.

  • Want to step into the professional speaking world and need published assets to establish credibility.

  • Are looking to expand their networks, audiences, and platforms to support future professional goals.

  • Would value coaching from a professional speaker and New York Times & Amazon bestselling author.

  • Thrive in the support of a collaborative group and benefit from peer feedback while shaping and sharing their stories.

  • Dream of becoming a bestselling author and holding their own published work in their hands.

  • Want to learn the ins and outs of book marketing, promotion, and PR — treating this as an investment in their future careers.

  • Feel compelled to heal through storytelling and use their personal journeys to advocate, educate, inspire, and empower others.

  • Have always longed to write in community and find belonging in circles of supportive women.

Why Writing?

Why Now?

Writing is one of the most powerful ways to uncover and reclaim your inner strength. Through personal storytelling, journaling, and creative exercises, I’m Still Here helps you connect with your authentic self and the wisdom that already lives inside you.

It’s time to own your story.

Your story matters. Your voice is powerful. Now is the time to claim it.