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    Depth. Meaning. Care.

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    Natural wisdom for writing and creativity

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    Book – Inspiring Woman Artists
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Turning real lives into beautifully crafted stories

Your life holds stories that deserve to be remembered, understood and passed on. I help you shape those stories into a deeply personal, professionally written book — one that captures not only what happened, but also what it meant.

Work with me to create a lasting legacy.

With more than 30 years’ experience in writing, storytelling and narrative work, I bring together literary skill, emotional intelligence, and professional insight to create stories that are beautifully written, deeply felt and enduring.

  • Award winning professional biographer and life story writer
  • Background in writing, marketing and narrative practice
  • Trusted by individuals, families and professionals
  • Published author and collaborator on multiple life stories

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Published more than 100 articles in mainstream media

Coached more than 20 clients

Conducted more than 1000 interviews

Provided professional writing services to more than 200 Clients

Practiced my craft for more than 30 years

About Lindy

Experienced. Insightful.

Deeply engaged in the work of story.

I am a professional biographer and writer with over 30 years’ experience across writing, marketing and narrative practice.

My work is grounded in the belief that stories are not just told—they are discovered, shaped and understood. I bring both technical writing skill and emotional intelligence to every project, creating work that is both polished and meaningful.

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What makes my work different?

Not just written. Understood.

What sets my work apart is the depth of listening and insight I bring to each story.

I don’t simply record events—I help uncover:

  • The meaning behind your experiences
  • The emotional threads that connect your life
  • The essence of who you are and what matters most

The result is a story that feels true, coherent and deeply personal.

Who this is for

This is for you if

  • You want to preserve your life story for your family
  • You have insights to share and don’t know where to begin
  • You want more than a transcript—you want a beautifully written book
  • You value depth, meaning and emotional truth

Whether you’re reflecting on a full life, capturing family history, or making sense of pivotal experiences, I guide you through the process with care and clarity.

What I do

Life Story Writing & Biography

I work closely with you to transform your experiences into a compelling, structured and professionally written narrative.

This includes:

  • In-depth conversations and interviews
  • Careful listening and story development
  • Writing, editing and shaping your narrative
  • Creating a cohesive, engaging and meaningful book

This is not just documentation—it’s interpretation, craft and storytelling at a high level.

A deeply experienced Life Story Writer who combines narrative craft, emotional intelligence, and therapeutic insight to create meaningful life stories.

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My Writing Practice

I write because I love the subtleties of words, the interplay between rhythm and meaning, the ways words both reveal and create emotional depth and remind us of who we are.

I play with words in all kinds of genres as each one enriches the next. I write because it is a pure experience of being real.

I love writing real life stories and honouring you on the page.

I share this with you here.

Portfolio

From commissioned articles in magazines and website content, to bespoke publications including newsletters and books, writing is a great way to ensure life-long learning.

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The Equine Connection

My writing practice is supported by nature and my passion for horses. In Writer’s Arena, I share what I’ve learnt as an eco & equine therapist, and creative practitioner.

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In the Media

A collection of radio, magazine, TV and print interviews about my words and projects.

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Writing Coach

From how to get started to how to self-publish, I can share insights and best ways through the process, and help you develop your own unique voice and practice.

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Short Stories, Plays and Poetry

Read my recent words, some of which have been award winning.

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Words in progress

Books and ideas I am working on (and Ebooks to download).

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Praise

Lindy Schneider is one of our well-known and much loved contributors who has been working with Yarra Valley and Ranges magazine for many, many years.

A highly respected and talented public speaker, Lindy is passionately involved with our regional community on many levels. Her words have been published widely; she’s a natural storyteller and intuitive creative, while having a background that informs her intelligence and understanding of the commercial needs of all her clients.

We love working with Lindy –  she’s hard-working, super reliable, unique in her style, and fun to be with. We are privileged to have her as part of the team.

“Lindy is a rare commodity – articulate, highly creative and imaginative but also grounded and able to blend solutions that reflect commercial realities and business imperatives. She is emotionally intelligent and strategic, able to convey complex concepts with ease to a diverse audience and comfortable in a range of settings. Lindy is also values driven and passionate, imbibing her work with energy, passion and soul. I miss working with her.”

“After some initial discussions on requirements and style for articles in The Owner Builder magazine (TOB 165 June/July 2011), Lindy provided us with a piece that reflected the artistic nature of the home owner beautifully, while still providing the information and detail our readers enjoy. Lindy’s professional approach meant that very little rework was needed, making our layout and editing process much easier.”

“Lindy Schneider is a unique individual – caring, highly intelligent and with a rare ability to look at a marketing situation and come up with original solutions.

Above all, Lindy gives 100% to everything she undertakes. In the course of evolving Blessed Earth over a five-year period, there were several people who put in more than we could ever have asked.

Lindy is one of them and we are eternally grateful to her.”

“Lindy’s contribution to the Soft Loud House Architects website was invaluable – her intrinsic understanding of what our needs were and her easy communication skills made working with her a pleasure.

Lindy’s extensive marketing background was a blessing as she was able to guide us in the right direction as our website developed – the end result being a beautifully written site that reflected the tone, quality and aesthetic of our company.

We will look to Lindy for our future copy writing needs and happily recommend her services.”

“This is a very moving tribute to your friend. I’ve read much great writing in my years as a teacher but nothing has ever moved me to tears – this piece did. It is powerful, profound, affecting and very well constructed. The audio and visual material supplied adds much to the work, although the writing certainly stands alone as very strong work. This piece certainly should have wider distribution than family and friends. It could potentially offer great solace to others who are grieving.”

“Thank you for your significant contribution  to the company over the past 4 years. In all that you did you brought enthusiasm and communications expertise, which produced results in the short/medium term and also created a springboard for the future.

In particular, i want to acknowledge your initiative in the creation and production of LOCAL LIFE. This is now an important and much-valued part of our communication with shareholders, Community Bank customers and the wider population.”

I have known Lindy, fellow writer and story-gatherer, for a dozen or so years now. She has a unique capacity to see inside a person, to draw out the jewel within, and to paint a picture of it in words. I can’t recommend her enough as a person of depth and artistry.

Lindy has the special ability to get to the very heart of a story with her authentic, eloquent and lively voice. Her warmth and generosity shine through in both her writing and her deep care for the individuals she writes about. Lindy is a wonderful choice—don’t hesitate to engage her services. You will be lucky to work with her!

Lindy is a talented writer and a sensitive writing coach. Her writing is authentic and nuanced. She has the ability to support and nurture her writing clients to allow them to express their inner worlds in a way that is engaging for readers. Lindy lives the values she exhibits in her work and is an authentic, supportive and kind person.

I had the pleasure of working with Lindy on my first book idea in 2015. To my surprise, she had dreamed up a very similar concept years earlier. So we joined forces and set off on a two-year journey that would change the course of both our lives. We poured our hearts and souls into the project – fromthisplace.net. Lindy always went above and beyond, using her social media skills to share our vision with the world. She was a joy to work with—collaborative, kind, and easygoing.Each time she sent me even just the first drafts, I was deeply moved—she wrote with genuine heart and soul. I’ll always remember the times we shared—filled with both laughter and tears. I love you Lindy!

Eccellente scrittrice, con competenze e qualifiche ben diversificate e molto apprezzate. Esperienza personale e professionale combinate saggiamente e ben equilibrate per l’elaborazione di fatti, opinioni e sentimenti.

Lindy exceeded my expectations in every way. She is a creative, insightful, highly skilled writer who intuitively ‘gets the brief’ and makes magic from it. Lindy asked salient questions, added value with great ideas and was able to take dot points and half formed ideas and weave them into beautiful, compelling storytelling. I recommend Lindy wholeheartedly.

I engaged with Lindy for copywriting for my Alithea Health website. It was a pleasure to work with Lindy – she has great attention to detail, is very responsive and I felt she really understood the essence of my brand. I highly recommend Lindy for any of your copywriting needs. Christina Ramo

Lindy has worked alongside and written many pieces for our business over the years. Her prompt and professional service coupled with a friendly and approachable nature are incomparable. I would highly recommend Lindy for your next writing piece.

I have used Lindy Schneider’s writing skills on a number of occasions for business tasks. From website copy, Newsletter design, and business correspondence. Lindy has great ideas and communicates well. I would highly recommend Lindy as a professional writer.

Lindy attended to facilitate Reminiscing session with our residents and she was very well received. Her professionalism, knowledge and experience with story writing, provided substantial information to our residents and to staff, that enabled us to consider moving forward with our own projects. Thanks Lindy.

Lindy is an exceptional copywriter who takes the time to understand your business. She’s knowledgeable across many industries, incredibly efficient, and delivers excellent copy that gets results. Working with her is always a pleasure – professional, responsive, and she makes the process easy. I highly recommend Lindy for any copywriting project you have!

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