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Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Writing & Editing

Why I Can’t Read the Surprise Pregnancy Trope & What To Do If You Write It

The Surprise Baby Trope: some folks absolutely adore this trope. I’m not one of them. If you’ve known

October 9, 2023
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Writing & Editing

What’s the Point? Why You Need a Theme to Your Novel & How to Find it  

Remember back in school when you had to write thesis statement for your essay? Or how in English

August 4, 2023
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Writing & Editing

Querying…What’s it all About?

The past few weeks have been incredibly exciting as one of my clients received and accepted an offer

July 11, 2023
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Writing & Editing

What is a Logline and How Can it Help You Write a Better Book?

Writing a novel is a big undertaking. I know, I know, that’s a ridiculously obvious statement to make.

June 5, 2023
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Writing & Editing

What to Expect in a Book Coaching Call

One of my absolute favourite parts of being a book coach is the coaching call. Why? Because this

May 4, 2023
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Writing & Editing

Why I’m Switching Up My Business to Focus on Book Coaching

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You may have noticed a bit of change has been happening here on my website with new services

April 6, 2023
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Books & Reading Writing & Editing

Romance Author Spotlight: Brenna Bailey

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Welcome to a new occasional feature on trishajennreads.com! Every once in a while, I’m going to introduce you

March 9, 2023
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Writing & Editing

How to MEET Your Writing Goals

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Last month I wrote about how to identify your writing goals. As cliché as it felt, it made

February 3, 2023
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Writing & Editing

How to IDENTIFY Your Writing Goals

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It’s that time of year—everywhere you look you see people making goals and resolutions. It can be overwhelming.

January 23, 2023
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Books & Reading Writing & Editing

11 Writing Books to Help You Write Swoony Romance

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We’re so often told to read, read, read to learn how to write better. But what does that

November 9, 2022
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Hello, I’m Trisha

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I’m a reader, a writer, an editor, and a book coach. Through editing and coaching, I help women build their confidence and writing skills to write romance novels without guilt or shame.

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My two current reads could not be more different. Except, somehow, they both have a man with a terrible reputation who is actually really kind and sweet but emotionally damaged from his heartbreaking past. Just goes to show how romance (and romantasy) authors can take the same tropes and use them in complete different stories. Don’t be afraid to play with tropes and character archetypes. They exist for a reason. #romancebooks #romancewritingtips #bookstagram #currentlyreading #amreading #ironflame #aladysrisk #bookcoachforromancewriters #bookcoachforwomen
Prioritizing your writing when life gets busy (like during the holidays...or let’s be real all the time if you have a job, a family, friends, a pet....) can be challenging. But there are ways to help you succeed. Here are four ways to help you prioritize your writing. 1. Switch your mindset from finding time to write to making time to write. This is the first step to making your writing time as important as everything else in your life. Unless we choose to MAKE time for writing and set that time aside with intention, it will too often be pushed to the back of the to-do list. 2. Schedule your writing time in your calendar and treat it like any other appointment. This helps you set the expectation for yourself and have a clear boundary for others to recognize that writing time is important. Try choosing one or two times each week to schedule an hour or two of writing time. 3. Get a writing accountability buddy. Make plans to write together (virtually or in-person) and set deadlines to send pages to one another. Research shows that we are up to 95% more likely to reach a goal if we tell someone about it and set a deadline to update them on our progress. 4. Set realistic goals so you know what you’re working toward. Having a clear big goal and doable micro-goals to get you there can make something that seems impossible feel a lot more doable. It also gives your reasons to celebrate along the way. Adding deadlines to your goals helps add positive pressure to focus and prioritize those tasks. Celebrate when you succeed. Don’t feel guilty when you don’t. Be gentle to yourself and try out different times, schedules, and even accountability buddies until you figure out what works best for your brain and your life. And if you need some help making writing a priority in your life so you can get that romance novel on the page and perhaps even on the shelf, having a book coach can help. Afterall, spending money on something helps you prioritize it too. ;) DM me or head to my website, to learn more. #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #WritersOfInstagram #RomanceWriter #AmWriting #AmWritingRomance #HowToWrite
Hello, hello friends! Are you looking for help writing a romance novel? I’d love to help. I see my job as a book coach to help you make progress toward your writing goals. I help in lots of ways… 🩷 encouragement 🩷 accountability and deadlines 🩷 writing and publishing advice 🩷 feedback on your ideas/pages 🩷 brainstorming buddy 🩷writing exercises and resources 🩷 comp title suggestions 🩷regular check-ins 🩷 writer mindset help 🩷asking questions so you can think deeper about your story In my 1:1 client work, I make it all about you and your needs. We talk about what you need help with and you get to lead the way. If this sounds like exactly what you need to move forward on your writing goals, send me a DM. I’m now booking my calendar for January 2024 client starts. #RomanceWriters #BookCoach #WritingResources #WritingCommunity #authorsofinstagram
I helped Molly with her query package—and she signed with a literary agent. Here's what she had to say about working with me: "Trisha’s query coaching was invaluable in my journey to finding my agent. There was so much I didn’t know about querying, but after five rounds of query and synopsis revision, Trisha’s personalized list of agents, and our strategy call, I felt excited and prepared to query my book. And it worked—after four months of querying, during which Trisha celebrated every full request with me and supported me through my rejections, I signed with an agent who is a perfect match for me and my book. I would recommend Trisha to any author embarking on a querying journey." Traditional publishing isn't for everyone. But if it's your dream, I'd love to help you start the querying process with confidence and a support system. DM me for more details on what that could look like. #BookCoach #ClientTestimonial #RomanceWriters #PublishingDreams
Finally cracking this one open. I’ve seen glowing reviews and reviews full of disappointment. Let’s see where I land. #currentlyreading #romantasy #ironflame #fantasyromance #romancereader
One of the best parts of my job is seeing my client's success. One week ago @brennabaileybooks released her third romance novel! I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Brenna on all three books in her Juniper Creek Golden Years series and I couldn't be more delighted to celebrate the release of this new instalment in her collection of cozy, queer, small town romances. Everyone deserves a happy ever after, and that most definitely includes queer folk of all ages, cultures, and races. Head over to Brenna's account to order her books directly from her, or order a copy from your favourite local bookseller. #IndieAuthor #CozyRomance #RomanceWriter #ClientLove #ClientSuccess #BookCoach #RomanceWriters #Bookstagram
Happy Release Day @brennabaileybooks! Wishing On Winter is a cozy, romantic Hallmark movie in book form. It features protagonists in their 70s, an adorable small town, and is also delightfully queer. Evvie is one of my favourite protagonists that I have ever read. I want to be her friend. This book (and the entire series of which this is number 3) is absolutely delightful. It’s a holiday romance full of winter joy and I was honoured to have played a small role in helping Brenna bring this book into its best form. If you love holiday romances or books that feature folks later in life falling in love, you’re gonna want to grab a copy of this book. #BookRelease #RomanceNovel #IndieAuthor #BookCoach #ClientShoutOut #WishingOnWinter #BrennaBailey
What have you been reading? In the last month or so, I've read these books either in print, digital, or audio. I'm not picky about format. 💗 The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur 💗 Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 💗 Mixed Feelings by B.K. Borison 💗 In The Weeds by B.K. Borison 💗 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 💗 Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee 💗 A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley It's a fun mix of romance tropes and pairings and subgenres. #RomanceReader #AmReading #RecentReads #ReadMoreRomance #Bookish #Bookstagram
Today is all about letting ideas simmer and trying to sneak a few words in here and there while my little plays and eats and demands snuggles. Oh, and demands to watch HGTV 😂 #MomLife #BookCoach #RomanceWriter #AuthorLife #ReaderLife #Bookstagram
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