Writer | Nonfiction Strategist
I’m Christina Larocco, a writer and nonfiction strategist who helps research-driven writers stop spiraling and start writing.
Who I Am
I received my PhD in History from the University of Maryland, College Park, and I’ve spent my career immersed in archives, manuscripts, and the art of shaping complex research into compelling narratives. Since 2015, I’ve also served as editor-in-chief of the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
I know what it means to wrestle with too much information, too many possibilities, and the nagging voice that says: who am I to write this book? That’s why I developed The Mosaic, a framework that helps writers move from research spiral to structured, meaningful draft.
My Work as a Writer
My new book, Crosshatch: Martha Schofield, the Forgotten Feminist (1839–1916) (Blackwater Press), tells the story of a nineteenth-century abolitionist and feminist alongside my own story.
I’m also the author of The Women’s Rights Movement since 1945 (Bloomsbury, 2022).
📖 Order Crosshatch here.
📖 Order The Women’s Rights Movement since 1945 here.
How I Help Other Writers
As an Author Accelerator–certified nonfiction coach, I help writers find their voices, hone their craft, and bring their research-rich stories to life. My clients include:
Academics writing for general audiences
Family historians making sense of archives and genealogy records
Creative nonfiction writers who want to integrate research without losing their narrative spark
Together, we tackle the messy middle of research-heavy writing and transform it into a finished, compelling book.
Read more about how to work with me here.
Speaking and Media
I regularly speak on women’s history and the history of social movements. I’ve appeared on C-SPAN, local NPR affiliates, and in the documentary Sisters in Freedom: The Daring Battle to End Slavery.
Want me to speak at your event? Send me a message here.