Turn deep research into narrative that lives on the page

If you’re working on historical nonfiction, biography, or memoir and feel buried in research—or unsure how to shape it into a compelling story—this 1:1 session is designed to help you find clarity, structure, and momentum.

Susan brings decades of experience in academic and trade publishing, along with award-winning authorship rooted in Hong Kong and China, to help writers transform complex material into readable, emotionally resonant narrative. This is craft-forward guidance that honors facts while building story.

This isn’t surface editing.
It’s research-to-narrative craftsmanship.

What You’ll Get

• Big-picture narrative clarity — what your story is really about and how to tell it
• Structural guidance for biography, memoir, or history-driven work
• Strategies to integrate research smoothly without overwhelming readers
• Voice and pacing feedback that preserves authority and accessibility
• Actionable revision direction you can apply immediately
• Agent- and editor-aware insight informed by years in traditional publishing

Who This Is For

• Writers working on historical nonfiction, biography, or memoir
• Authors with research-heavy projects (archives, interviews, scholarship)
• Writers focused on Asia- or culture-centered history
• Creatives preparing work for agents, editors, or publication
• Storytellers who want rigor and readability