Jon Magidsohn is a writer and musician originally from Toronto. He is the author of the memoir Immortal Highway. His writing has been featured in The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller, Yes & No Magazine, Hippocampus Magazine, Full Grown People and Today’s Parent among others. His album of original songs, A World Without Corners, was released in May 2020.
I believe that if you can crack writing via memoir; if you can fully explore the path toward writing the story of your memory, digging deeply enough to show your truth – the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’ – then you’ll be equipped to write about anything.
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Testimonials
Jon’s varied life experiences have brought him to a place of deep connection and understanding of human beings. Working with him is a life-enhancing experience and doesn’t feel like ‘work’ at all. He is consistently constructive and positive in his critique. His words ‘be fully expressed’ and ‘write fearlessly’ will stay with me for a long time. It is a joy to have him as a coach. – Dr Sangeeta Mahajan, Consultant Anaesthetist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Blog: www.kidsaregifts.org and website: www.sangeetamahajan.org
When I started my writing journey three years ago, I had no idea how long it would take, or why it needed to take that long. Jon Magidsohn didn’t just critique my manuscript; he taught me how to write. Jon pushed me to write more meaningful words, forging a deeper emotional connection between myself, the prose, and the reader.
His chapter notes always pushed me down unexpected paths, challenging me to dig deeper than I thought possible. He taught me invaluable structural revelations, like how to create pace by slowing down the action, and how to let go of beautifully written words if they didn’t serve the narrative. Jon’s feedback is rooted in absolute, constructive honesty. In the early days, accepting his hard truths felt brutal, but it was exactly what my work needed. Because he never pulls his punches, a ‘Nice!’ in the comment box was the ultimate reward that spurred me on. He made me a sharper, harsher editor of my own work and gave me the confidence to carry on independently.
Saying goodbye felt like losing a friend, but he left me completely equipped for the road ahead. Jon made me a better writer. He is an exceptional coach and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Delyth Raffell
All your comments, in this process, are proving just incredibly useful, constructive and very practical. I really want to thank you for the thorough reading of the content and attention to form as well. Helen Hintjens
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