The Best creative writing Tutors in Illinois

Cary, IL

University Professor | PhD in Lit | Published Writing Scholar

I hold a Ph.D. in Literature and have over 20 years of experience teaching creative writing, composition, and both U.S. and European literature at the university level. I’ve taught and mentored students across a wide range of writing... See Alrick's full profile

Chicago, IL

Published Author working towards BA/MAPH in Creative Writing

I have mentored various students in Creative Writing through the Adroit Journal, my high school literary magazine, and my university's initiative to propagate storytelling in Chicago's South Side. I currently pursue a joint... See Tyler's full profile

Evanston, IL

A teacher, writer, and storyteller who can bring out your best work.

Hi! I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 31 years, helping students build their craft as writers and prepare undergraduate and graduate school application essays that highlight their strengths, passions... See Jeff's full profile

Rockford, IL

NCTE Nation Council of Teachers of English award winner

I am a winner of NCTE National Council of Teachers of English award winner for creative writing. Letter of congratulations from Ohio Senator and Mercury astronaut John Glenn. Conan O’Brian also won this award. See Theodore Arthur's full profile

Savoy, IL

Minor in Creative Writing

I have a minor in Creative Writing. I have over 15 credits of studies in poetry, playwrighting, essay writing, fiction, nonfiction and professional writing. I have attended over 10 hours of various creative writing workshops. See Khadijah's full profile

Chicago, IL

Learn Creative Writing from a Published Author and Writing Coach!

I have a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies and over 14 years' experience coaching students to hone their writing. College essays, short stories, AP Lang and Honors English: I have experience teaching all these subjects. I also offer... See Chhavi's full profile

Iowa City, IA

MFA in Creative Writing | Published Writer & Experienced Instructor

I hold an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and my writing has appeared in the New York Times, n+1, and other publications. I’ve taught creative writing at the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio (three summers), at the University of Iowa,... See Yen's full profile

Harvard Published Creative Writer & College Essay Coach

Creative writing has been a lifelong passion — my work has been published in national news outlets, online literary journals, and Harvard’s 50 Successful Application Essays. I’ve helped students win top honors in some of the... See Razi's full profile

Creative Writing Tutor and Editor

As someone who is an aspiring author, creative writing is my passion. I have spent almost a decade studying it intensely and thus have a comprehensive understanding of storytelling, including story structure, character development, and... See Mikayla's full profile

BA in Creative Writing Here for Any Step of the Creative Process

Creative writing has always been my passion. I hold a BA with Honors in Creative Writing from Hamilton College; I was my high school’s first poet laureate and have had multiple poems published in magazines. I would not have thought... See Dana's full profile

MFA in Creative Writing - Find Your Voice

...playwright with productions featured in a Manhattan festival, I provide real-world insight into creative writing across multiple media. My creative writing has earned me membership in The Dramatists Guild, WGAe, and BMI ... See Kenneth's full profile

Experienced Writing Tutor: Essays, Grammar, Creative Writing

Whether you struggle with structuring an essay, need help forming just the right way to say something, aren't sure how to finish that creative writing project, or have trouble turning a blank page into anything with words on it, I can... See Lori's full profile

K-12 Creative Writing Teacher

I have worked with students as an online tutor for since 2020 on creative writing. I helped students complete and edit their fictional stories. I teach fictional writing, personal narratives, comic book writing, basics in poetry,... See Meredith's full profile

Leading Creative Writing Mentor - 25 Years' Experience

Certificate in teaching English from Massachusetts. Teacher-Consultant for the National Writing Project. Certificate in Creative Writing from UC Berkeley. See Jonathan's full profile

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... See Brandy's full profile

Seasoned Creative Writing Instructor and Editor

During my career, I've guided authors through each step of the creative writing process as well as edited a large volume of creative pieces. Several of my students have published their works or placed in creative writing... See Keisha's full profile

Harvard Grad for Creative Writing Tutoring

...clicked with traditional school subjects, but after discovering creative writing, I discovered a passion for storytelling that led me to studying English with a focus in creative writing at Harvard University. In university my short stories helped ... See Benjamin's full profile

English Educator & Creative Writing Coach

I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a minor in Creative Writing at NYU. As a freshman I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry course, the highest-level class for poetry at the university. In high school I... See Erica's full profile

Permanently certified, 20-yr exp. ELA gr 7-12 and AP Lang and Lit

I have taught grade 9-12 ELA for many years, specializing in literature and writing, especially essay writing and Creative Writing. I have experience teaching kids with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning differences, as well as extensive... See Jocelyn's full profile

Social Science and Humanities Tutor, AP Grader, 15+ Years Experience

In tutoring and editing, I am happy to work with students on long research papers as much as shorter assignments, inclusive of creative writing and DBQ, LEQ and SAQ compositions. See Adam's full profile

Courses taken and 7 years teaching experience

I took a course in Creative Writing at university, as well as supplementary/related courses in Author Craft/Style. I also have a high school certification in English Language Arts and have taught that subject for 7 years. That... See Emily's full profile

Creative Writing Tutor/Editor (Ivy-Educated + MFA)

...magazine. I earned my bachelor's degree summa cum laude in English from Princeton University with a certificate in Creative Writing. I hold an MFA in fiction from the University of Texas at Austin, where I was a James A. Michener Fellow. I enjoy... See Mimi's full profile

Novelist, Essayist, Creative Writing Profssor

I am a creative writing professor at a major public university, where I teach both fiction and nonfiction writing. In addition, I’ve published two well-reviewed novels, along with dozens of essays and short stories. See Michael's full profile

PhD in Theater Arts/Performance Studies; Masters in English Literature

I have published three books of poetry, one with Finishing Line Press and two with the highly regarded Kelsay Books. The memoir and first two books have received good reviews. Additionally, I have been teaching creative writing for Wyzant... See Ann's full profile

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... See David's full profile