You have a story to tell.
Let's write it together.

Work with memoir coach Lyn Christenson to capture your personal stories — and create a lifetime keepsake your family will treasure for generations.

No prior writing experience needed. Word-of-mouth referrals welcome.

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Lyn Christenson, Memoir Coach

Meet Lyn Christenson

Lyn is a certified Guided Autobiography instructor and veteran memoir teacher with years of experience helping seniors discover and share their stories. She brings warmth, structure, and genuine encouragement to every workshop and private coaching session.

Her clients have included participants from the Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Park & Recreation Departments, the Los Altos and Cupertino Libraries, Friends of the Portola Valley Library, and Avenidas.

Lyn holds coaching certifications from the Hudson Institute and Guided Autobiography, and has helped many new writers discover their emerging skills and build meaningful family story collections.

Credentials & Affiliations Certified Guided Autobiography Instructor  ·  Hudson Institute Coaching Certification  ·  Memoir Workshop Leader for Bay Area Libraries & Recreation Departments

Why Memoir?

Your stories matter

Preserve Your Legacy

Preserve Your Legacy

Your stories, values, and experiences are irreplaceable. A memoir turns them into a permanent family keepsake that grandchildren and great-grandchildren will treasure.

Discover Yourself

Discover Yourself

The process of writing often unlocks insights you didn't know were there. Many participants are surprised by the self-discovery that comes from mining their own memories.

Connect Generations

Connect Generations

Life stories spark meaningful conversations across generations — with children, grandchildren, and beyond. Your memoir becomes a bridge across time.

Success Stories

What participants are saying

I loved this class. One day my internet was down, so I sat in my cold, dark car so I wouldn't miss it. The class was very positive and uplifting. It gave me confidence in what I wanted to write and motivated me to get started.
— Memoir Class Participant & Educator
I really enjoyed the memoir class and can't believe how mining stories from my past can lead to self-discovery.
— Sales Executive
Your class came at a time when I was just beginning to take steps to write something about myself for my children and grandchildren. The class helped me focus on topics and reveal my true self. I always thought I had no legacy or turning points in my life. Thank you for helping me find them.
— Sales Executive
It was a true pleasure learning the building blocks of memoir from Lyn. I came away with a deeper reflection on my personal journey and a collection of essays that will be special to my family.
— Community Member
Lyn's class appealed to me because I hoped it would provide a structure for me to finally begin writing the story of my life. I rapidly learned to focus on single events that, with guidance and encouragement, allowed me to pass on to my grandchildren what helped shape my life.
— Retired Physician
Lyn is a high impact coach due to her insightful empathy and wide professional experience. She is a thoughtful listener whose approach is to build trust, listen carefully, elicit core values, and guide clients to a plan that best matches their own needs. I recommend her highly.
— Board Member & Retired CEO, Medical Research Foundation
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