For the book you can’t stop thinking about
Your book. Your voice. A way forward.
I’m Felicity Lenehan — an experienced writer, editor and author helping people turn ideas, memories and stories into books they can be proud of. Whether you’re starting with a blank page or shaping a complete manuscript, you don’t have to work it out alone.
Based in Sydney and working with clients around the world, I offer thoughtful, practical support from first idea to finished book.
About Felicity
I’m Felicity Lenehan, a writer, editor and author based in Sydney, working with clients across Australia and around the world. For 30 years, I’ve helped people shape ideas, memories and lived experience into clear, compelling books and stories.
I believe good stories are worth the work.
Over three decades, I’ve written and edited everything from newspaper features and magazine stories to corporate content, memoir and biographies. My experience spans journalism, magazines, books, corporate communications and personal storytelling across Australia and Europe. For over a decade I’ve written more than 70 personal life stories, bringing perspective, structure and care to every project.
For me, writing is both a craft and a process. The craft is in the structure, the language, the detail and the editing. The process is in finding the confidence to begin, making decisions, getting unstuck and returning to the page.
I bring professional experience, curiosity, warmth and a practical, down-to-earth approach. I’ll take your book seriously without making the process feel intimidating.
Your story matters. Let’s work out how to tell it.
You don’t need a polished proposal or perfect plan to begin. Together, we can clarify what your book is about, who it’s for, what form it might take and what to do next — with practical, encouraging support that respects your voice.
How I can help
From “I’d love to write a book” to “I’ve written a book.” You bring the idea, experience or story; I bring writing expertise, structure, perspective and encouragement, with practical support that meets you where you are.
01 / One-to-one — Book mentoring & coaching
Personalised support to help you find your direction, build confidence and keep moving forward.
Shape your idea and find your focus. Plan chapters and a realistic writing routine. Work through blocks and tricky decisions. Develop your voice and strengthen your pages.
Talk through your idea
02 / Story to manuscript — Memoir, biography & life stories
Some stories deserve to be preserved. I help bring lived experience to the page with care, clarity and a strong narrative thread.
Memoir and personal histories. Family and individual biographies. Life stories for loved ones. Creative non-fiction.
Explore your story
03 / Words that work — Editing & manuscript guidance
For writers who have started — or even finished — a draft and need an experienced eye to help make it stronger.
Strengthen structure and chapter flow. Improve clarity, pace and readability. Get editing that respects your voice, with practical next steps towards completion.
Ask about your manuscript
Experience you can draw on
Journalism & feature writing
Across Australia and Europe, Felicity’s journalism career has included fashion, beauty, features, columns and sub-editing. Selected publications include The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian Women’s Weekly, The Mirror (UK), Bucharest Daily News, New Woman, The Irish Times Magazine and Drapers Record.
Books & creative writing
Felicity’s writing extends from journalism into books, memoir and creative non-fiction. Her memoir “Miss Molly” was included in Faber’s Write a Novel anthology in 2017, reflecting her interest in the craft, shape and emotional truth of a lasting story.
Life stories & biographies
Felicity writes personal life stories and biographies for people with distinctive journeys and achievements. She brings care, clarity and a strong narrative thread to stories created for individuals, families and loved ones.
Mentoring, editing & communications
Felicity has delivered one-to-one and group creative writing programs for young writers, including work as a NSW Creative Kids Voucher provider and partnership experience with headspace. Her editing and communications work spans websites, marketing material, corporate writing, newsletters and editorial projects.
What will your story become?
Writing a book can bring clarity, confidence and direction — especially with the right support. Felicity offers honest, kind and practical guidance while keeping your book and your voice at the centre, whether you’re shaping an idea, preserving a life story or strengthening a manuscript.
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Find the right support for your book
Whether you have a first idea, a lifetime of memories or a manuscript needing direction, there’s a practical way forward. Explore one-to-one mentoring, memoir and biography support, or editing and manuscript guidance.
Felicity is based in Sydney and works with clients all over the world. Start with a conversation about your book, your voice and what you need next.
You don’t need to know everything yet
You don’t need a polished proposal, a perfect plan or even a clear idea of what kind of book you’re writing. Tell me a little about where you are, and we can work out the next step together.
I’m based in Sydney and work with clients across Australia and around the world. Share as much or as little as you like — this is simply a place to begin the conversation.