Meet Felicity Lenehan
I’m Felicity Lenehan, a life story writer, published author, writing coach and workshop facilitator based in Sydney, working with writers worldwide online. For more than a decade, I’ve helped people of all ages turn memories, ideas and lived experience into meaningful words and finished books.
I’ve written and published more than 60 life stories and biographies, facilitated writing workshops for children, teenagers, adults and seniors, and guided therapeutic writing at wellbeing retreats. My background in fashion, personal styling and illustration also brings a thoughtful understanding of identity, self-expression and the stories we carry.
My approach is warm, trauma-aware and collaborative. I tailor every session to your voice, pace, goals and wishes for your book—whether you’re preserving family memories, writing fiction, exploring self-discovery, or using words for therapy.
As an experienced writer and publisher who has also sat in the memoir writer’s seat, I know what it takes to keep going and finish. Together, we’ll create a clear, supportive path from your first idea to a story you can share or treasure.
Writing In Action
Memoirs That Preserve What Matters
Personal stories become lasting keepsakes through thoughtful interviews, careful writing, and a process shaped around each storyteller’s voice. From family histories to full memoirs, the goal is a finished book worth sharing and treasuring.
One-on-One Coaching With Felicity
Warm, trauma-aware guidance helps writers move from ideas to completed work. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your voice, pace, confidence, and hopes for the book.
Children and Teens Finding Their Voice
Creative coaching makes writing inviting for young storytellers, whether they are developing fiction, illustrating a book, or building confidence through guided expression.
Retreats and Writing for Wellbeing
Reflective writing retreats and therapeutic sessions create space for self-discovery, wellbeing, and honest creative expression. Journaling can support focus, insight, and a deeper understanding of your own story.
Ways to Work
A Way With Words offers warm, practical guidance for memoir, fiction, wellbeing and family storytelling in Sydney and worldwide online. Felicity Lenehan brings more than a decade of experience as a writer, publisher and coach, helping people find their voice and finish work that matters.
How it works: We Chat, We Plan, We Write, We Finish, and We Publish. Clients build confidence, complete a book, preserve family memories, and use writing for creative expression, self-discovery and therapeutic support.
One-on-One Memoir Mentoring
Shape your memories into a meaningful memoir with individual guidance tailored to your voice, pace and goals. Felicity’s collaborative, trauma-aware approach helps you keep writing and finish your book.
Book Publishing
Turn your completed manuscript into a book you can share or treasure. Publishing support can guide you from final edits through to a polished print or digital edition.
Writing Retreats
Step away from daily demands and reconnect with your creativity through guided writing retreats. Sessions support deep focus, reflection, wellbeing and fresh inspiration.
Writing Therapy
Use journaling, narrative and reflective writing to explore experiences, identity and change. Sessions are warm and trauma-aware, supporting self-discovery alongside appropriate professional care.
Children’s and Teen Book Writing Coaching
Encourage young writers to develop ideas, confidence and creative skills while working towards a story or book. Coaching is supportive, age-appropriate and shaped around each child’s imagination.
Fiction Coaching
Develop characters, plot, voice and structure with practical feedback and encouragement. Whether you are beginning a novel or returning to an unfinished draft, you will have a clear path forward.
Family History Writing
Preserve the people, places and memories that shaped your family. Guided interviews and storytelling support can transform personal history into a lasting keepsake for generations.
Reflective Writing and Wellbeing
Discover what your thoughts and experiences are telling you through gentle journaling and narrative practices. These sessions can build confidence, clarity and creative expression.
Business Storytelling
Capture the history, values and purpose behind your organisation in an authentic story. A compelling business narrative can connect your team, clients and community.
Workshops and Courses
Participate in engaging programs for writing enjoyment, personal discovery, therapeutic reflection or business storytelling. Content can be adapted for different ages, abilities and group goals.
Speaking Sessions
Invite Felicity to share practical insights on memoir, creativity, writing for wellbeing and the power of personal stories. Sessions can be tailored for your audience and event.
Community Writing Programs
Tailored writing programs support community connection, confidence and wellbeing. Suitable for community groups, mental health support programs and other local initiatives.
School Holiday Programs
Give children and teenagers a fun, encouraging space to create characters, stories and books during the holidays. Programs nurture imagination while building writing confidence.
Youth Wellbeing Programs
Use accessible creative writing activities to help young people explore identity, feelings and possibilities. Programs can be designed for schools, youth services and wellbeing teams.
Corporate Teams
Bring fresh perspective and connection to your team through guided storytelling and writing activities. Sessions can focus on communication, culture, purpose or creative thinking.
Aged Care Groups and Private Retreats
Create meaningful opportunities for memory sharing, connection and creative expression in aged care settings or private retreats. Programs are thoughtfully adapted to your group’s needs.
Stories brought to life
Every writer arrives with a different story, voice, and starting point. These client experiences reflect the confidence, clarity, healing, and finished books that can grow from warm, practical guidance.
Explore More
Choose the path that fits your story. A Way With Words offers warm, collaborative guidance for memoir, publishing, writing therapy, retreats, and creative writing at every age.
Sydney sessions and worldwide online support are available. For enquiries, email Felicity at
AWayWithWordsLifeStories@gmail.com
Start Your Story
Whether you’re considering memoir mentoring, book publishing, writing therapy, a retreat, or coaching for a child or teen, you’re welcome to begin with a simple conversation.
Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. Felicity works with clients in Sydney and worldwide online. Prefer email? Write directly to Felicity@awaywithwords.net.