The Story Audit

A Story Audit is a personalized story review with someone who's actually done this, a lot. I'm a two-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, former Director of Education at The Moth, and I've coached hundreds of storytellers. My feedback is based on your specific needs, so you'll know exactly what to do next with your story, presentation, memoir chapter... any personal narrative that's got you feeling stuck.

Get expert feedback on your story, right away.

How it works:

Walk into your meeting, performance or event with the confidence to NAIL it!

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Get detailed feedback within a week - both written + Loom video.

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Submit your story (up to 3,000 words or 15 minutes of audio).

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Book your Story Audit below. You can book it for now, or schedule it for later.
 

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Moth-style stories, personal essays, memoir chapters, application essays, "about" pages, podcast scripts, creative pitches - pretty much any narrative nonfiction.

Not sure if your project fits? Email me at hello@micaelablei.com.

If you need more support, consider some 1:1 story coaching. We can REALLY get into it.

What we can work on:

Moth-style stories, personal essays, memoir chapters, application essays, "about" pages, podcast scripts, creative pitches - pretty much any narrative nonfiction.

Not sure if your project fits? Email me at hello@micaelablei.com.

If you need more support, consider some 1:1 story coaching. We can REALLY get into it. (Note: coaching is waitlist-only right now.)

What we can work on:

Book your story audit right here.

Story Audits are $300. Once you make payment, I'll send a link with everything you need to share your story with me.

I'm a two-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, former founding Director of Education at The Moth, and the author of the hit Audible Original You Will Not Recognize Your Life. I have a PhD in storytelling education and I've helped hundreds of storytellers, from first-timers to professionals, make their narratives better.

What clients say again and again, though, is that I don't just have the expertise - I make space for confidence, meaning-making, and fun. We'll focus on what makes your story work, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution.

"One of the best storytellers/writers/editors I know. Micaela has a finely tuned ear and a pure heart that allows her to get to the nitty gritty of a story and help give it coherent shape."

— Sandi Marx, Author, Slightly Below Average

Why work with me?

More about me

I'm a two-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, former founding Director of Education at The Moth, and the author of the hit Audible Original You Will Not Recognize Your Life. I have a PhD in storytelling education and I've helped hundreds of storytellers, from first-timers to professionals, make their narratives better.

What clients say again and again, though, is that I don't just have the expertise - I make space for confidence, meaning-making, and fun. We'll focus on what makes your story work, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution.

"One of the best storytellers/writers/editors I know. Micaela has a finely tuned ear and a pure heart that allows her to get to the nitty gritty of a story and help give it coherent shape."

— Sandi Marx, Author, Slightly Below Average

Why work with me?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Absolutely! I've been under the hood of hundreds of stories. I can identify the key adjustments that will make the biggest difference right away.

Once I've reviewed your work and provided feedback, I can't offer refunds. But if my timeline doesn't work for your deadline, or you hit a roadblock before sharing your work, just let me know and I'll happily provide a refund.

Can we really improve my story with just one round of feedback?

Do you offer refunds?

How should I get in touch with other questions?

You can send an inquiry here, or email me! I’m at hello@micaelablei.com. I’ll get back to you within 3 working days (M-F).

Once I've reviewed your work and provided feedback, I can't offer refunds. But if my timeline doesn't work for your deadline, or you hit a roadblock before sharing your work, just let me know and I'll happily provide a refund.

Absolutely! I've been under the hood of hundreds of stories. I can identify the key adjustments that will make the biggest difference right away.

Do you offer refunds?

Can we really improve my story with just one round of feedback?

What if I have a different question?

You can send an inquiry here, or email me! I’m at hello@micaelablei.com. I’ll get back to you within 3 working days (M-F).