Meet Natalie
I'm Natalie Stockdale, an author and memoir-writing educator who believes everyone has a life story worth telling. Yes, even you.
I often hear, "My life's not interesting enough to write about" or "Nobody would be interested in my story." And I always smile because once we start working together, people begin to recognise the stories that shaped their lives and understand just how precious they will be to future generations.
I've spent most of my life in rural, remote and regional Australia, including teaching in the Northern Territory and at the Longreach School of Distance Education, and raising my three daughters on remote sheep and cattle stations around Longreach. Along the way, I've seen how easily life stories can disappear when nobody thinks to write them down.
I'm the author of two books published by Big Sky Publishing and have spent years interviewing people from all walks of life, listening to their experiences and helping bring their stories to the page. I've also served as CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia and am a board member of Kintsugi Heroes, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to sharing stories of resilience.
These days, through The Memoir Writer, I teach people to write their own memoirs or write their stories for them.
We're losing too many precious life stories because they're not being written down. I'd love you to join me in changing that.
Whether it's your own story, a family member's, or the stories of the old-timers in your community, let's write them down before they're lost.
Winner — Whitsundays Writers Festival Fast Fiction Competition 2026
Read the winning story here.
Client Reflections
“My name is Mike Pearson, and it is my absolute pleasure to share my experience working with Natalie as The Memoir Writer.
To say I’m elated with the end result would be an understatement. The finished book is exactly what I had hoped for — and more.
From our very first conversation, I felt comfortable. Natalie sent through a clear, well-structured worksheet that helped me think carefully about what I wanted included in my memoir. It made the whole process straightforward and purposeful.
I chose to write my memoir for my family — my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren — so they would know who I was, what mattered to me, and what shaped my life. What I didn’t expect was how cathartic the experience would be.
During our Zoom interview, Natalie handled my story with genuine sensitivity and care. At times, it became emotional, but she guided me through those moments respectfully and calmly. She asked thoughtful questions and took me into places I may never have gone on my own, drawing out reflections and insights that are deeply important to my story.
The final presentation of the book is something I am very proud of. It captures not just the events of my life, but the values behind them. Importantly, the Word file she provided allows me to add to it over time. After all, I’m still here — and I intend to keep writing as life continues.
I highly commend Natalie for her professionalism, warmth and ability to truly listen.
If you are considering preserving your story for your family, I can say from experience — it is well worth it.”
Mike Pearson, QLD
“I really appreciated the kindness, openness and skills you gifted us. Thank you.”
Alison Rickert, Flaxton, Qld
“When I first discovered Natalie writes memoirs, I wasn’t sure whether to go ahead. With a history of boarding school and war in Zimbabwe, and a lifetime of extreme sports, parts of my story aren’t easy to talk about.
But I’m glad I chose to work with her. Natalie gently prompted my memories and helped me through the emotional parts with sensitivity and compassion. She has a real gift for helping people express the hard things.
Her approach is especially good for veterans. During the interview, she makes you feel safe, calm and understood. Never judged.
Everyone has a story worth telling. Your family will be grateful you did.”
Mike Stewart, Qld
“If it wasn’t for Natalie and her Memoir Writer service, my story would have remained untold. Natalie is very professional and made the process easy. I highly recommend “The Memoir Writer” for anyone wanting to share their life story.”
Tessa Colliver, SA