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I've authored four published books and 200-plus magazine/newspaper stories in prominent publications, as well as taught writing in universities. My many clients make fast progress with customized lessons. View my extensive credentials and 100-plus testimonials ... Kindest regards, Amy
I've authored four published books and 200-plus magazine/newspaper stories in prominent publications, as well as taught writing in universities. My many clients make fast progress with customized lessons. View my extensive credentials and 100-plus testimonials ... Kindest regards, Amy
I started working with Amy in May after receiving fairly consistent negative feedback about my writing at work. In just a few short months, I have gone from writing bland and disengaging text, which often stressed out our editor, ... - Gary, 16 lessons with Amy

Near Silver Spring, MD
I’m a former assistant editor at the Shenandoah, a respected literary magazine that has published Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, William Faulkner, and Flannery O’Connor. As a creative writer, I wrote and edited essays, columns, feature articles, long narratives, human-interest stories, and profiles for large newspapers...
I’m a former assistant editor at the Shenandoah, a respected literary magazine that has published Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, William Faulkner, and Flannery O’Connor. As a creative writer, I wrote and edited essays, columns, feature articles, long narratives, human-interest stories, and profiles for large newspapers...
Robert was instrumental in helping me re-strategize how I communicated my story in my personal statement, GPA addendum, and character & fitness section. He brought an incredible level of passion and enthusiasm to the process, maki... - Musa, 12 lessons with Robert

Near Silver Spring, MD
Are you ready to write something truly original but need the guidance to get there? My creative writing tutoring offers a unique perspective forged at Columbia University and NYU, blending academic rigor with deep personal exploration. This isn't about fitting into a mold; it's about discovering your...
Are you ready to write something truly original but need the guidance to get there? My creative writing tutoring offers a unique perspective forged at Columbia University and NYU, blending academic rigor with deep personal exploration. This isn't about fitting into a mold; it's about discovering your...
He was the best fit for my daughter-he listen carefully and explain in such crafted style makes the difficult subject very east to understand. I had hundreds of tutors for my daughter almost all are good, but Jeremy exceptionally... - Yeshitila , 10 lessons with Jeremy

Near Silver Spring, MD
I have a 3 year fully-funded MFA in Creative Writing from Boise State University. I have published short stories, creative nonfiction, and poetry in literary journals. My lyric essay was listed as a Best American Essays 2018 notable essay.
I have a 3 year fully-funded MFA in Creative Writing from Boise State University. I have published short stories, creative nonfiction, and poetry in literary journals. My lyric essay was listed as a Best American Essays 2018 notable essay.
Jackie is an amazing tutor and writer. She helped me for a little over a year on my grad school applications and personal statements. I had originally planned on applying to 12 STEM programs, but I only had to apply to 4 because I... - Anne, 14 lessons with Jackie

Silver Spring, MD
Creative writing is the best to teach. My focus would be more academic to check on tone, voice, elements of a narrative and give suggestions.
Creative writing is the best to teach. My focus would be more academic to check on tone, voice, elements of a narrative and give suggestions.

Near Silver Spring, MD
I have extensive experience tutoring middle and high school students in English and creative writing, helping them develop strong storytelling skills and unique voices. My background as a language instructor and academic advisor enables me to customize lessons to each student’s needs, fostering creativity and...
I have extensive experience tutoring middle and high school students in English and creative writing, helping them develop strong storytelling skills and unique voices. My background as a language instructor and academic advisor enables me to customize lessons to each student’s needs, fostering creativity and...
I’ve been working with Mr. Bassel B. for intermediate English tutoring three times a week for several months. He is dedicated, reliable, knowledgeable, and patient. He has never missed or been late to a session. Each lesson is tho... - Sera, 51 lessons with Bassel

With a strong background in English and years of experience guiding middle and high school students through essays and narrative writing, I bring structure and inspiration to creative writing sessions. I help students in these age groups...
With a strong background in English and years of experience guiding middle and high school students through essays and narrative writing, I bring structure and inspiration to creative writing sessions. I help students in these age groups...
My 7th grade son had a great first session with Wendy. She helped him to see how his writing could be more concise without losing his voice, and also worked with him on grammatical rules. She was encouraging and knowledgeable. - Ana, 18 lessons with Wendy

In addition to publishing six books (three young adult dystopian and three children's mysteries), I have taught creative writing classes and workshops for over a decade. I also work as an editor for others books. I believe that...
In addition to publishing six books (three young adult dystopian and three children's mysteries), I have taught creative writing classes and workshops for over a decade. I also work as an editor for others books. I believe that...

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...
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...

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...
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...
Erica helped my kid improve ELA a lot in just a few lessons. She can explain the materials very well to understand. Her class is very effective and efficient compare to our previous group class. We are very glad we had her in time... - Jenny, 7 lessons with Erica

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.
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.
Michael helped me improve my essay writing a lot. He is extremely efficient in giving me comments to enhance my writing. I’ve had several lessons with him, and they’ve all been very productive. Thank you Michael! - Alicia, 5 lessons with Michael

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...
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...
Tyler is patient and communicative, making the writing sessions both productive and enjoyable. He provides thoughtful feedback and takes the time to explain concepts clearly, making sure that I fully understand them. His guidance ... - Li, 3 lessons with Tyler

...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 ...
...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 ...

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...
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...
Keisha is an outstanding writing tutor! She is so knowledgeable and patient. She has been my tutor since I began my doctoral classes in August. Since then, I have learned so much from her! She has even helped my son with some of h... - Carmen, 32 lessons with Keisha

...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...
...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...
We are and will be forever grateful to Mimi and her support throughout this grueling college application process. She has the incredible ability to connect with students and make them reflect and and shine in their essays. Her sen... - Katherine, 15 lessons with Mimi

During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in creative and analytical writing. On the creative side, I've helped students with poetry, short story, and full-length novels, as well as edited...
During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in creative and analytical writing. On the creative side, I've helped students with poetry, short story, and full-length novels, as well as edited...
Adam has been great, Hira made a lot of progress, and is looking forward to her next session with him. Couldn’t have been happier to make a better choice in choosing the best tutor for Creative Writing for my daughter. - Zainab, 97 lessons with Adam

With a Harvard Ed.M. and an MFA in Creative Writing from National University, I bring both academic rigor and working-writer credibility to creative writing instruction. My creative writing has been produced professionally...
With a Harvard Ed.M. and an MFA in Creative Writing from National University, I bring both academic rigor and working-writer credibility to creative writing instruction. My creative writing has been produced professionally...
I came to Kenneth filled with self-doubt about my abilities as a writer. He filled me with confidence and assured me that he was going to help. And boy, did he help. He helped me write one of the deepest, insightful, and raw essay... - Shira, 2 lessons with Kenneth

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...
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...
Mikayla has worked with our daughter throughout middle school. Our daughter, who is an avid reader and writer, still struggled with Language Arts during Covid and the remote curriculum. During the summer, Mikayla helped her prep... - Debi, 128 lessons with Mikayla

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,...
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,...
My daughter start few weeks ago to take some drawing class with Meredith. I am impressed the improvements she has in just few classes. She loves her drawing class and Meredith is an amazing teacher! Highly recommended her! - Ianica , 78 lessons with Meredith

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...
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...
Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

I have published three books and I'm currently working on two others. I have over ten years of experience as a journalist. When it comes to character development, story building, outlining a story, or simply proofreading, I can assist. As a...
I have published three books and I'm currently working on two others. I have over ten years of experience as a journalist. When it comes to character development, story building, outlining a story, or simply proofreading, I can assist. As a...

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...
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...
Brandy could not have been a better English writing tutor for our 14 year old daughter. Brandy is highly skilled, energetic, patient and friendly. Our daughter has shown a high interest in creative writing, so we wanted to give he... - Robert, 35 lessons with Brandy

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...
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...
I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

With a background in professional comedy writing, performing at the Improv, the Comedy Store, and the Laugh Factory, and creating and directing the Los Angeles Literature and Theatre Lab, writing its production scripts for over a decade, I am...
With a background in professional comedy writing, performing at the Improv, the Comedy Store, and the Laugh Factory, and creating and directing the Los Angeles Literature and Theatre Lab, writing its production scripts for over a decade, I am...
Working on creative writing. My daughter’s writing has significantly improved. She is now able to create complex sentences. She looks forward to her lessons. She is engaged through out her lesson. - Gauri, 93 lessons with Heidi

Certificate in teaching English from Massachusetts. Teacher-Consultant for the National Writing Project. Certificate in Creative Writing from UC Berkeley.
Certificate in teaching English from Massachusetts. Teacher-Consultant for the National Writing Project. Certificate in Creative Writing from UC Berkeley.
Jonathan is an incredible teacher and communicates with his students extremely well. He has helped my sons improve their essay writing and creative writing. Their writing has improved tremendously after they started working with J... - Shashi, 230 lessons with Jonathan
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