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Master's Degree in Broadcasting with decades of TV & Print Experience
A Who's Who in America Lifetime Achievement recipient, I have decades of creative writing experience for iconic television shows, print, and podcasting. My comedy memoir all about creative writing is featured at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.
A Who's Who in America Lifetime Achievement recipient, I have decades of creative writing experience for iconic television shows, print, and podcasting. My comedy memoir all about creative writing is featured at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.
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Critically Acclaimed Professional Playwright with 10+ Years Experience
I am a critically acclaimed professional playwright and have written a successful production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024. 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...
I am a critically acclaimed professional playwright and have written a successful production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024. 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...
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Retired creative writing instructor-authornow available for tutoring!
This experienced creative writing tutor, author of ten professionally-published books in the genres of novels, poetry, self-help, and autobiography, is available to review and improve English creative writing, including poetry, short and long fiction, and serialization of submissions. I won the Dayton,...
This experienced creative writing tutor, author of ten professionally-published books in the genres of novels, poetry, self-help, and autobiography, is available to review and improve English creative writing, including poetry, short and long fiction, and serialization of submissions. I won the Dayton,...
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Screenwriter with dozens of sold screenplays
I am a professional screenwriter. I specialize in sci-fi, comedy, and mystery / suspense. I can offer critique and advice on how to improve your creative writing skills, write more compelling and interesting characters, how to handle cliffhangers, suspense, natural dialogue, plot development, etc.
I am a professional screenwriter. I specialize in sci-fi, comedy, and mystery / suspense. I can offer critique and advice on how to improve your creative writing skills, write more compelling and interesting characters, how to handle cliffhangers, suspense, natural dialogue, plot development, etc.
Highly recommend! I've learned Cinema 4D and am now learning Unreal Engine with Ben's help. He even provides follow-up after lessons sending over helpful videos he finds that he feels will further benefit you. - Bob, 36 lessons with Ben
Near Van Nuys, CA
Professional Screenwriter and Story Analyst
Storytelling is hard but profoundly rewarding. In addition to my teaching, I work as a professional screenwriter and story analyst, breaking down what makes a narrative tick and how to create an immersive world of characters for your audience. While I primarily write for the screen, I can help you with any kind of...
Storytelling is hard but profoundly rewarding. In addition to my teaching, I work as a professional screenwriter and story analyst, breaking down what makes a narrative tick and how to create an immersive world of characters for your audience. While I primarily write for the screen, I can help you with any kind of...
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20+ Years Creative Writing Teacher Fostering Confidence and Growth
I work to develop an entry point with the students so that they are comfortable with what they want to be creative about. I pull from many possible prompts of all grade levels and encourage them not to invalidate their impulses and creative direction. I have written and published three creative books myself.
I work to develop an entry point with the students so that they are comfortable with what they want to be creative about. I pull from many possible prompts of all grade levels and encourage them not to invalidate their impulses and creative direction. I have written and published three creative books myself.
Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan
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Screenwriter & 10-Year Creative Writing Tutor | Story & Voice
As a working screenwriter with credits across film and television, I've spent my career doing exactly what I help my students do: finding the story, building the world, and making every word earn its place on the page. I've tutored creative writing for over a decade across all ages and skill levels,...
As a working screenwriter with credits across film and television, I've spent my career doing exactly what I help my students do: finding the story, building the world, and making every word earn its place on the page. I've tutored creative writing for over a decade across all ages and skill levels,...
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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 at Writopia Lab, and to adults in various continuing education programs....
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 at Writopia Lab, and to adults in various continuing education programs....
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Supportive Tutor with 15+ Years of Writing Experience
...worked in script development at a production company, and that I earned my BA in Literature where I took several creative writing courses, I have been fortunate to cultivate an extensive background in creative writing....
...worked in script development at a production company, and that I earned my BA in Literature where I took several creative writing courses, I have been fortunate to cultivate an extensive background in creative writing....
Ariana showed me multiple ways to get in touch with my character voices. I feel like I will draw from her teaching for years into the future. She is very knowledgable and insightful. Her observation skills allow her to see what wo... - Kevin
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Award-Winning Writer | 10 Years of Teaching
I'm an award winning writer and a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College's prestigious writing school. I've taught my popular Creative Writing classes for nearly 10 years and offer a very unique imaginative approach.
I'm an award winning writer and a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College's prestigious writing school. I've taught my popular Creative Writing classes for nearly 10 years and offer a very unique imaginative approach.
I have had Josh as a private teacher, as well as in a classroom, for almost eight years now, and he has been an astounding, breathtaking and unparalleled teacher and mentor, without a doubt the best I've ever had! He has taught me... - Marianna
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Led Writing Workshops for Women | Philosophy Grad & Pro Writer
I founded and ran a company leading writing workshops for women, where I taught craft, voice, and revision to writers at every level of experience. I write professionally as a policy researcher for a national nonprofit, and I hold a BA in Philosophy from the University of New Mexico and am completing a Master of Liberal...
I founded and ran a company leading writing workshops for women, where I taught craft, voice, and revision to writers at every level of experience. I write professionally as a policy researcher for a national nonprofit, and I hold a BA in Philosophy from the University of New Mexico and am completing a Master of Liberal...
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Award-Winning Published & Produced Writer w/MFA from Carnegie Mellon
I have an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University, where I also taught playwriting to undergraduate students. My stage plays have been performed across the US and published by Samuel French and Smith & Kraus; my writing has also won awards from the Kennedy Center, Sloan Foundation (Screenwriting), and...
I have an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University, where I also taught playwriting to undergraduate students. My stage plays have been performed across the US and published by Samuel French and Smith & Kraus; my writing has also won awards from the Kennedy Center, Sloan Foundation (Screenwriting), and...
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
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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 have also won several awards for my writing and my scholastic works in the...
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 have also won several awards for my writing and my scholastic works in the...
Andrew helped me improve my English Paper regarding the analysis of Passages. He knew exactly how to structure a sentence to make the whole essay flow smoothly. He taught me some writing strategies, while he was reviewing my essay... - Shreyas , 6 lessons with Andrew
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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 & prose and a trained songwriter mentored by members of Ariana...
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 & prose and a trained songwriter mentored by members of Ariana...
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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 Avenue," a race against time murder mystery, “The Wednesday...
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 Avenue," a race against time murder mystery, “The Wednesday...
I simply cannot say enough great things about Janet. After not having written college-level papers for several years, Janet got me back on track. Through her incredibly helpful feedback, reviews, and coaching, I went from a "B" in... - Michael, 67 lessons with Janet
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MA, MFA, BFA with 25+ Years Teaching in the Arts, Writing, Literature
This past year I served as Adjunct Faculty teaching American and British Literature for 10th and 11th Honors English including 9th Regular English. A variety of writing styles were covered from expository, persuasive / argumentative, and creative. For the tougher pieces of literature, creative assignments were utilized...
This past year I served as Adjunct Faculty teaching American and British Literature for 10th and 11th Honors English including 9th Regular English. A variety of writing styles were covered from expository, persuasive / argumentative, and creative. For the tougher pieces of literature, creative assignments were utilized...
Jed is a wonderful tutor—knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly engaging. His sense of humor makes every lesson enjoyable, and he knows how to keep students interested and motivated. Both my daughter and my son genuinely look forw... - Snow, 2 lessons with Jed
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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 ...
...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 ...
Benjamin is an exceptionally knowledgeable and talented teacher and writer. He has helped my daughter develop her personal essay, and his feedback is always detailed, clear, and insightful. He encourages her to think more deeply a... - Willow, 7 lessons with Benjamin
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.
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
Author and freelance writer with more than 30 years of experience
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...
Creative Writing Tutor: Multi-Genre, Voice & Storytelling
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
Poetry, Prose, Contests/Competitions, & Creative Writing Coach
I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a Creative Writing minor at NYU, where I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction courses—the highest-level creative writing classes in...
I am pursuing a BS in Teaching English and a Creative Writing minor at NYU, where I was accepted into the application-only Intensive Seminar in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction courses—the highest-level creative writing classes in...
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
Expert Help from Harvard Grad/Former College Teacher/Published Author
..., speeches, travel writing and vignettes: over the years, I've assisted successfully with these and other types of creative writing. As a master writer/tutor helping people in a wide range of forms produce effective and compelling writing, I offer...
..., speeches, travel writing and vignettes: over the years, I've assisted successfully with these and other types of creative writing. As a master writer/tutor helping people in a wide range of forms produce effective and compelling writing, I offer...
I was amazed how quickly Daniel transformed my personal statement straw into gold. His insight into the admissions process is truly mind boggling. For application essays or anything relating to writing or communication, Dan is the... - Alex, 30 lessons with Daniel
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...
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
Published Writer & Anthology Editor | Fiction, Poetry & Mentorship
Throughout my academic career, I have founded and directed writing centers dedicated to nurturing both creative and analytical voices. On the creative side, I have mentored aspiring writers across multiple formats, providing tailored coaching for...
Throughout my academic career, I have founded and directed writing centers dedicated to nurturing both creative and analytical voices. On the creative side, I have mentored aspiring writers across multiple formats, providing tailored coaching for...
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
MFA in Creative Writing - Find Your Voice
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
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