Struggling to make your story work?
Have you ever wished for…
CLARITY ON THE NEXT STEP you should take right now to move your story forward
RELIABLE & ACTIONABLE EDITORIAL FEEDBACK on your drafts
THE SUPPORT SYSTEM YOU NEED to finally finish writing the book!
HELP KICKING WRITER’S BLOCK to the curb
TIPS & TRICKS to make readers (and agents) swoon
Work with a book coach who loves what you love.
Sharing your words can be daunting. Especially if they include things like spicy scenes, dark themes, paranormal love interests, reverse harems, or alpha-holes you’d never date in real life. No matter what you’re into, rest assured, your words are safe with me – I love all things romance!
I’m Jen. I’m an Author Accelerator Certified Fiction Book Coach. I might be new on the book coaching scene, but I have over 15 years experience in project management and coaching people to do their best work. I’m also a romance writer, like you. I have two books published, and more on the way.
When you work with me, you get an accountability buddy, project manager, developmental editor, and your own personal cheerleader, all rolled into one.
Get Started With Book Coaching:
1. BOOK A 1:1 COACHING SESSION — Includes written feedback and a 45-minute Zoom call, with a recording that you get to keep.
2. IMPLEMENT THE FEEDBACK — Be confident in the next right step to take with your story.
3. WRITE A STORY YOU’RE PROUD OF — Ongoing book coaching gives you the tools, accountability, and encouragement to write your best book.
Coaching & Editing Services
Tailored to fit the specific needs of romance writers.
1:1 Coaching: Single Session
Priced at $97, this is a great way to take book coaching on a first date. It’s also perfect for when you’re stuck and just want a nudge in the right direction.
Get written feedback on a worksheet or short scene, as well as a 45-minute Zoom call.
Plan Your Romance Novel
Work out the kinks in your novel before you start writing. Breathe life into your characters, then map out their story from meet cute to happily ever after.
Includes access to Author Accelerator’s signature Blueprint for a Book methodology.
Manuscript Evaluation
You have an inkling your completed manuscript could work, but can’t get it there on your own.
Don’t waste time on endless edits that don’t address the real story problem. Learn what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it.
Query & Pitch Support
You’re ready to share your novel with the world, but are (terrified of) getting a bunch of “no way’s” in return.
Hone your query and develop a pitch strategy that gives you the best shot at landing your dream agent.
“Jen showed me how important it is to focus on the backbone of my book even before the writing process begins! With the blueprint tools she provided, I was able to gain a better grasp of my characters, my theme, and my plot, which will help me create a book that really resonates with my readers. Her encouraging tips, suggestions, and overall guidance have given me the confidence I need to begin the tedious process all writers face when they start translating their ideas onto the pages.”
“After over a year of querying with no success, I was lucky enough to have the chance to work with Jen. She helped me make my query letter and synopsis so much stronger, and helped me see that my manuscript could use some tightening up before I started sending more queries. Jen has been wonderful to work with, her feedback was thorough and incredibly helpful, and she was a delight to chat with over zoom, too! I’m grateful for her help, and I’m feeling much more confident in my querying journey going forward.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Alaudae is pronounced: Uh-LOUD-eye
The real answer to why I picked it is that Larks is short for Larkin (my last name) and Alaudae is Latin for Larks.
But I like this one better… A lark shares its song with the whole world, even though other larks are the only ones that fully appreciate and understand it. As writers, we do the same thing with our words. They’re not for everyone, but if we don’t let the world see them, we’ll never find the readers they’re meant for.
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As long as I’m rooting for the couple to get together in the end, I’m all in!
My favorite books tend to be slow-burn, with a heavy dose of angst and a satisfying grovel. But sometimes I just want a light, sweet rom-com. Or a cute, closed-door holiday romance. Chances are, if you like it, I’ll like it too.
I don’t have any triggers, per se, but I won’t touch anything with explicit non-con between the main characters. Almost anything else is fair game…when in doubt, feel free to shoot a note to jen@alaudaecreative.com.
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Yes. I coach writers of any genre if there’s a heavy romance subplot.
I also coach fantasy, thriller, and mystery — even without the romance.
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I have two holiday romance novellas out under the pen name Lynn Larkin.
I made a conscious choice to self-publish instead of going the traditional route, but I work with writers aiming for either path.
If you have questions about the type of publishing that’s right for you, I’m always happy to chat.
As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator's strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.