Richard Trenner is a highly regarded writing coach, editor, lecturer, and consultant based in Princeton, NJ. With extensive experience in academic, business, and creative writing, Richard helps clients achieve their goals through expert guidance and personalized coaching.
• Proven Success: 100% of Richard’s students were admitted to highly selective colleges last year, including Harvard, Yale, and MIT.
• Academic Excellence: Richard has taught writing at Princeton University and Rutgers University and holds advanced degrees in English from both institutions.
• Professional Expertise: He has authored/coauthored three books, edited over 25, and contributed to prestigious publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post.
• Tailored Support: Richard offers specialized services for ESL students, college applicants, and professionals seeking to improve their communication skills.
Richard offers a range of services for students, professionals, and businesses, including:
• College Admissions Coaching: Craft standout essays and personal statements for competitive applications.
• Academic Writing Support: Receive expert feedback on essays, research papers, theses, and dissertations.
• Business Writing Training: Improve professional communication, including reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Editing and Manuscript Review: Get detailed editing for books, journal articles, or creative works.
• ESL Coaching: Personalized writing support for non-native English speakers to build fluency and clarity.
For a full breakdown, visit the Services section.
Advanced Communication Training (ACT) is a Princeton-based consulting group led by Richard. ACT specializes in teaching, consulting, writing, and editing services for clients in the U.S. and internationally. Its mission is to enhance written communication in academic, professional, and creative contexts.
Yes, Richard has extensive experience in both fields. He has worked with major companies, including AT&T Bell Laboratories, Roche, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, to improve communication processes, especially in the biopharmaceutical and scientific industries.
Absolutely! Richard has a stellar track record of helping students craft compelling college admissions essays. His students have been accepted into top-tier schools like Harvard, Princeton, Yale, MIT, and Johns Hopkins. He provides personalized coaching to ensure essays stand out.
Yes, Richard has a proven ability to help non-native English speakers improve their writing skills. He provides tailored coaching to build fluency, clarity, and confidence in written communication.
Richard has authored/coauthored three books on writing and edited approximately 25 books, ranging from scholarly works to novels and creative nonfiction.
Yes, in addition to his work as a writing coach, Richard is an accomplished photographer. His work includes photojournalism and art photography, with exhibitions and awards recognizing his talent.
Richard holds an A.B. in English from Princeton University and an M.A. in English from Rutgers University. He has also completed doctoral coursework at Rutgers and Columbia Universities.
How do I contact Richard Trenner?
Getting started with Richard’s services is easy! You can contact him via:
• Email: Princetonwritingcoach@gmail.com
• Phone/Text: 908-420-1070
Schedule a free consultation today and take the first step toward writing success.
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