Susy Flory

Susy Flory is the New York Times bestselling author or co-author of nineteen books. Her most recent books are Jesus Was: Not What We Expected But Better Than We Imagined (Kregel), and Holy Disruptor (Zondervan), which Susy worked on with Amy Duggar King. Susy’s 2014 book, The Unbreakable Boy, was recently made into a major motion picture by Lionsgate Studios, Kingdom Story Company, and the Erwin Brothers (who made I Can Only Imagine). The film stars Zachary Levi and Patricia Heaton and went into wide release in March of 2025. A graduate of UCLA, Susy directs West Coast Christian Writers (a 501c3 nonprofit) and founded Everything Memoir. In December, she will graduate with her doctoral degree in New Testament studies. She lives in Volcano, CA and loves travel and the mountains.

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What Makes a Memoir Work

Discover the essential elements that transform personal stories into compelling memoirs. This foundational workshop explores what distinguishes memoir from autobiography, the crucial role of story structure and narrative arc, and how to identify the most powerful moments in your life story. Learn to craft scenes infused with emotional resonance, and to develop your authentic voice. You will leave a more knowledgeable and sophisticated storyteller with a solid plan for your story.

How to Craft a High-Quality Nonfiction Book Proposal

Before you write a book proposal, imagine this: An agent or editor, sitting in their office, reading dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of book proposals. You have competition. How are you going to stand out? What are you going to do to woo them and make them fall in love with your nonfiction book or memoir? Answer: A polished, professional book proposal with a strong story, a distinctive voice, and these seven characteristics. This workshop includes a template from a New York Times bestselling author that consistently wows editors with her book proposals.