I came to Trista with a rough draft of my memoir, feeling completely stuck. With expertise, enthusiasm, and kindness, Trista has helped bring my book to life. Working with her has been an incredibly supportive and smooth process. Her questions and comments are deeply insightful and provide clear direction. Trista has given me so much confidence in my story and in my abilities as a writer. I truly could not imagine a better writing coach – she is a gift!
Dr. Suzanne Manser, Psychologist, author I Hate You: a love letter to my mother.
Hi, I’m Trista, a writer, artist, and teacher. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and it’s important to get that story out into the world. I love true stories about how people live their lives. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and a Master’s degree in English—specifically in “composition theory,” which is all about how people write, why people write, and methods of writing. After earning my degrees, I taught English at the college level for fifteen years. I taught Creative Writing, Essay Writing, and Literature classes. Helping students find their confidence and discover their unique voice was deeply gratifying. Now, I divide my work between my own writing and artwork, and helping others write their stories.
You can read more about my writing here and why I love memoir and creative nonfiction so much.
Do you have a writing project and need some feedback?
A Reader’s Response:
When I read your work, I type comments throughout the draft about what’s working great and why. I highlight places that are confusing or a repetition. I mark any places where I’d love to read more, and leave you comments with suggestions and questions to help you develop your story.
We can work on a whole book at once, one section of a project at a time, or just a few pages as you need it.
The first person to inspire me to do this work is Dr. Suzanne Manser whose book came out in 2024. It was such an inspiration to watch her book go from important and informative to vivid and captivating.
I work with only one or two people at a time. If you think I might be a good fit for you, contact me, and we can talk more specifically about your project.
