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Sarah H. Mountain View, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarah H.
100/hour

Mountain View, CA

Creative Writing Coach

I have written articles, personal essays, and creative pieces as a freelance writer and student journalist, and I enjoy helping students develop their own stories and poems. In Creative Writing sessions, I guide students through...

4.9 (32)
100/hour
88 hours tutoring

I have written articles, personal essays, and creative pieces as a freelance writer and student journalist, and I enjoy helping students develop their own stories and poems. In Creative Writing sessions, I guide students through...

Sara B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sara B.
70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Creative Writing expert with 20+ years tutoring experience

I specialize in teaching creative writing to middle school, high school, and college students, helping them develop authentic voices and strong storytelling skills. My approach blends structure with creative exploration, guiding students...

4.9 (946)
70/hour
3,853 hours tutoring

I specialize in teaching creative writing to middle school, high school, and college students, helping them develop authentic voices and strong storytelling skills. My approach blends structure with creative exploration, guiding students...

Malachi M. Lemoore, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Malachi M.
35/hour

Lemoore, CA

Creative Writing Coach – Fiction, Narrative, and Idea Development

I hold a Master of Fine Arts with a minor in English Creative Writing and have published several works in magazines. In addition to writing my own book, I have been part of a writing group for over five years, developing stories,...

5.0 (293)
35/hour
1,013 hours tutoring

I hold a Master of Fine Arts with a minor in English Creative Writing and have published several works in magazines. In addition to writing my own book, I have been part of a writing group for over five years, developing stories,...

Yimin H. Torrance, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yimin H.
50/hour

Torrance, CA

MFA Degree in Creative Writing with 9 Years of Tutoring Experience

I am a published writer who recently attained an MFA creative writing degree at the University of San Francisco. My poems have been featured by Hey Young Writer and my short stories have been featured on The Hooghly Review and in...

5.0 (5)
50/hour
36 hours tutoring

I am a published writer who recently attained an MFA creative writing degree at the University of San Francisco. My poems have been featured by Hey Young Writer and my short stories have been featured on The Hooghly Review and in...

Emily M. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emily M.
60/hour

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Writing tutor with quick turnaround time and a hisory of results

I have a degree in journalism and work in the writing and editing field, and I have a minor in environmental science. However, my true strength lies in my past experience as a tutor. I worked as a tutor for a year in the AVID program offered at...

4.7 (3)
60/hour
10 hours tutoring

I have a degree in journalism and work in the writing and editing field, and I have a minor in environmental science. However, my true strength lies in my past experience as a tutor. I worked as a tutor for a year in the AVID program offered at...

Ariana B. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ariana B.
100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Supportive Tutor with 15+ Years of Writing Experience

Given that I have my MFA in Film Production where I specialized in screenwriting, that I have also worked in script development at a production company, and that I earned my BA in Literature where I took several creative writing courses, I...

5.0 (122)
100/hour
671 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutes

Given that I have my MFA in Film Production where I specialized in screenwriting, that I have also worked in script development at a production company, and that I earned my BA in Literature where I took several creative writing courses, I...

Star L. Yorba Linda, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Star L.
55/hour

Yorba Linda, CA

Writer with 7+ Years of Creative Writing Experience

I have 7+ years of creating writing experience, starting when I first took a course and found my passion for the subject. I work with students to strengthen their storytelling skills through character development, plot structure, descriptive...

5.0 (15)
55/hour
44 hours tutoring

I have 7+ years of creating writing experience, starting when I first took a course and found my passion for the subject. I work with students to strengthen their storytelling skills through character development, plot structure, descriptive...

Elizabeth W. Carmel, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth W.
75/hour

Carmel, CA

MFA in Creative Writing, Stanford Grad

I have a graduate degree in fiction writing from San Francisco State University where I also TA'd creative writing classes for two semesters. I have authored 20+ short stories, a novel, and a screenplay. In addition, at Stanford...

4.8 (4)
75/hour
18 hours tutoring

I have a graduate degree in fiction writing from San Francisco State University where I also TA'd creative writing classes for two semesters. I have authored 20+ short stories, a novel, and a screenplay. In addition, at Stanford...

Elke E. Costa Mesa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elke E.
60/hour

Costa Mesa, CA

Master's in Writing with years of professional workshops

I have an MFA in English with emphasis in Fiction Writing. Beyond that, I have participated in many creative writing workshops with local writers and professors for years. I have also written a novel and many short stories.

4.9 (128)
60/hour
307 hours tutoring

I have an MFA in English with emphasis in Fiction Writing. Beyond that, I have participated in many creative writing workshops with local writers and professors for years. I have also written a novel and many short stories.

Hassan A. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hassan A.
100/hour

Irvine, CA

UChicago Grad with 5+ Years of Experience Teaching Creative Writing

...life experiences and perspectives. Moreover, as an independent tutor for 3+ years, I have helped numerous students in creative writing and poetry programs learn the art of editing and refining their own written expression. During our sessions, we’ll...

5.0 (156)
100/hour
640 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

...life experiences and perspectives. Moreover, as an independent tutor for 3+ years, I have helped numerous students in creative writing and poetry programs learn the art of editing and refining their own written expression. During our sessions, we’ll...

Janet W. Beverly Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janet W.
50/hour

Beverly Hills, CA

Award Winning Creative Writer with 20+ Years Experience

I have more than 20 years of creative writing experience. I am an accomplished and award winning screenwriter having completed five screenplays, "The Six Sides of Truth," a cerebral espionage thriller, "The Assassins of Fifth...

4.9 (1211)
50/hour
3,896 hours tutoring

I have more than 20 years of creative writing experience. I am an accomplished and award winning screenwriter having completed five screenplays, "The Six Sides of Truth," a cerebral espionage thriller, "The Assassins of Fifth...

Scott P. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Scott P.
45/hour

Irvine, CA

BA in Creative Writing, avid reader and writer.

I have a BA in Creative Writing. Like many writers, I have multiple unfinished novels and stories that are constantly being worked on. Writing is a discipline and a labor of love, but we can do it together!

5.0 (86)
45/hour
230 hours tutoring

I have a BA in Creative Writing. Like many writers, I have multiple unfinished novels and stories that are constantly being worked on. Writing is a discipline and a labor of love, but we can do it together!

Martha P. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Martha P.
45/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Passionate creative writing teacher from Helen Zell Writers' Program

I am a writer with over five years of professional experience. I received an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan Helen Zell Writers' Program, where I was also awarded a Zell Fellowship and a Hopwood Award. I taught...

45/hour
7 hours tutoring

I am a writer with over five years of professional experience. I received an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan Helen Zell Writers' Program, where I was also awarded a Zell Fellowship and a Hopwood Award. I taught...

Andrew Z. Tujunga, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew Z.
60/hour

Tujunga, CA

Master's in Creative Writing, 12 Years Experience in Fiction & Poetry

I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the distinguished Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine. I am a published writer with over 12 years of experience writing fiction, essays, poetry and non-fiction. I...

5.0 (4)
60/hour
160 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the distinguished Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine. I am a published writer with over 12 years of experience writing fiction, essays, poetry and non-fiction. I...

Nick S. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nick S.
265/hour

Santa Monica, CA

The College Lad - Leading Test Expert & Writing Coach

Hey! I'm Nick. For almost 10 years now, I've been a leading test prep guru and writing coach based in sunny Southern California, though my students stretch across the country and even across the Atlantic. As the author of original The...

5.0 (586)
265/hour
2,003 hours tutoring

Hey! I'm Nick. For almost 10 years now, I've been a leading test prep guru and writing coach based in sunny Southern California, though my students stretch across the country and even across the Atlantic. As the author of original The...

Rachel H. Chula Vista, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel H.
25/hour

Chula Vista, CA

Phi Thetta Kappa Member with Work Published in "The White Rose"

...Region's Literary Publication of "The White Rose" along with my poetry. I have taken "Introduction to Creative Writing" and "Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction" courses and my college published one of my short stories, poems and artwork in one of their...

5.0 (302)
25/hour
933 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

...Region's Literary Publication of "The White Rose" along with my poetry. I have taken "Introduction to Creative Writing" and "Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction" courses and my college published one of my short stories, poems and artwork in one of their...

Cherol K. Los Alamitos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cherol K.
50/hour

Los Alamitos, CA

Professor and Private Tutor

For numerous years, I was a professor of the school of general and professional studies at University of Phoenix, where I taught English, including creative writing, essay, writing, argumentative, persuasive, poetry, and research writing....

5.0 (3)
50/hour
11 hours tutoring

For numerous years, I was a professor of the school of general and professional studies at University of Phoenix, where I taught English, including creative writing, essay, writing, argumentative, persuasive, poetry, and research writing....

Genevieve G. Studio City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Genevieve G.
120/hour

Studio City, CA

Creative writing instructor educated at Iowa and UGA

Ten years later, I completed a PhD in English with a creative dissertation at the University of Georgia, where I dissertated on contemporary disability poetics. I have taught introductory creative writing and intermediate fiction writing at...

5.0 (111)
120/hour
407 hours tutoring

Ten years later, I completed a PhD in English with a creative dissertation at the University of Georgia, where I dissertated on contemporary disability poetics. I have taught introductory creative writing and intermediate fiction writing at...

Brandy C. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brandy C.
185/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Award-Winning & Published Writer w/ MFA from Carnegie Mellon

I also studied fiction writing during my undergraduate degree at Loyola University, taking courses up to the highest level available. My creative writing has been published by Samuel French and Smith & Kraus; my writing has also won...

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5.0 (517)
185/hour
2,139 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I also studied fiction writing during my undergraduate degree at Loyola University, taking courses up to the highest level available. My creative writing has been published by Samuel French and Smith & Kraus; my writing has also won...

Tara T. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tara T.
95/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Critically Acclaimed Professional Playwright with 10+ Years Experience

I have a BA in English and Theatre with a minor in Creative Writing from Santa Clara University. I have worked in publishing for fiction and poetry writing, and have successfully taught creative writing to many clients over the years.

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4.9 (35)
95/hour
106 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

I have a BA in English and Theatre with a minor in Creative Writing from Santa Clara University. I have worked in publishing for fiction and poetry writing, and have successfully taught creative writing to many clients over the years.

Danielle H. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Danielle H.
75/hour

San Diego, CA

Creative Writing Master's Degree; 25+ years exp teaching writing

I have taught creative writing to all ages and served as Chair of Creative Writing at a performing arts high school. I served as my college literary magazine editor, with final say over all works published. I enjoy teaching all...

5.0 (22)
75/hour
59 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

I have taught creative writing to all ages and served as Chair of Creative Writing at a performing arts high school. I served as my college literary magazine editor, with final say over all works published. I enjoy teaching all...

Cassandra R. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cassandra R.
50/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter, & Narrative Designer

After earning a BA in Playwriting from Columbia College Chicago, I stuck around the city for another decade and participated in various residencies, workshops, and self-produced projects. From 2019 to 2024, I taught creative writing to kids...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
8 hours tutoring

After earning a BA in Playwriting from Columbia College Chicago, I stuck around the city for another decade and participated in various residencies, workshops, and self-produced projects. From 2019 to 2024, I taught creative writing to kids...

Janani C. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janani C.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

USC Creative Writing Ace & Published Poet

I'm a student at the University of Southern California, where I earned a perfect score in my writing course and maintained a perfect average in creative writing. I'm a three-time published author in Syracuse’s Voices for poetry...

5.0 (22)
75/hour
75 hours tutoring

I'm a student at the University of Southern California, where I earned a perfect score in my writing course and maintained a perfect average in creative writing. I'm a three-time published author in Syracuse’s Voices for poetry...

David M. Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David M.
50/hour

Walnut Creek, CA

Published Author with a Minor in Creative Writing

In addition to my teaching experience, I am a published author of short fiction. I earned a BA in English from Cal State East Bay with a minor in Creative Writing. Several of my stories have been published online and in print. I also have...

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4.9 (905)
50/hour
3,149 hours tutoring

In addition to my teaching experience, I am a published author of short fiction. I earned a BA in English from Cal State East Bay with a minor in Creative Writing. Several of my stories have been published online and in print. I also have...

Jennifer M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer M.
70/hour

Los Angeles, CA

ADHD Coach and English Tutor

Hello! My name is Miss Jenn. I am a certified ADHD coach and an English tutor. I have been tutoring personally and professionally for 30 years. I have been a teacher for 6 years. I have taught online, in private sessions, and in a classroom....

5.0 (426)
70/hour
1,599 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutes

Hello! My name is Miss Jenn. I am a certified ADHD coach and an English tutor. I have been tutoring personally and professionally for 30 years. I have been a teacher for 6 years. I have taught online, in private sessions, and in a classroom....

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