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The Best Fiction Writing Tutors in California

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Philip G. Van Nuys, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philip G.
40/hour

Van Nuys, CA

Award-Winninmg Tutor for English, History, and AP and SAT Tests

I am a tutor of History and English with twenty-five years of success in preparing students for SAT and AP tests and College Application Essays. I have taught students online all over the world: in America, Great Britain, Germany, Korea, China,...

5.0 (18)
40/hour
21 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

I am a tutor of History and English with twenty-five years of success in preparing students for SAT and AP tests and College Application Essays. I have taught students online all over the world: in America, Great Britain, Germany, Korea, China,...

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

Walnut Creek, CA

Certified English Teacher and Writing Coach

Hello! My name is David and helping students succeed in school is my passion. My educational career began in 2011 as a volunteer tutor for Reading Partners, a non-profit organization that provided tutoring for students struggling with reading...

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4.9 (894)
50/hour
3,121 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutes

Hello! My name is David and helping students succeed in school is my passion. My educational career began in 2011 as a volunteer tutor for Reading Partners, a non-profit organization that provided tutoring for students struggling with reading...

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

Beverly Hills, CA

Visionary Storyteller with 20+ Years of Experience

I have more than 20 years or fiction writing experience. As fiction writing is based in the imagination, I have been heralded in print as a visionary storyteller. I am an accomplished and award winning screenwriter having completed...

4.9 (1208)
50/hour
3,879 hours tutoring

I have more than 20 years or fiction writing experience. As fiction writing is based in the imagination, I have been heralded in print as a visionary storyteller. I am an accomplished and award winning screenwriter having completed...

Josh M. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh M.
200/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

Fiction Writing Coach | Sarah Lawrence Grad, Award-Winning Writer

I’m an award-winning writer and coach who helps writers bring their stories to life. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence, I’ve both taught and tutored fiction for over 10 years to students of all ages and levels. Whether you're working on short...

5.0 (205)
200/hour
969 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

I’m an award-winning writer and coach who helps writers bring their stories to life. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence, I’ve both taught and tutored fiction for over 10 years to students of all ages and levels. Whether you're working on short...

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, with an emphasis on speculative fiction and...

5.0 (4)
60/hour
160 hours tutoring

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, with an emphasis on speculative fiction and...

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

Mountain View, CA

Fiction & Story Writing Tutor

My background in journalism, Professional Writing, and freelance work has given me experience crafting narratives, which I now use to support students with fiction writing. I help students plan and write short stories and longer projects by...

4.9 (32)
100/hour
87 hours tutoring

My background in journalism, Professional Writing, and freelance work has given me experience crafting narratives, which I now use to support students with fiction writing. I help students plan and write short stories and longer projects by...

Adrien L. Orange, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adrien L.
40/hour

Orange, CA

Univ. Creative and Professional writing professor for 20+ years

I've taught courses specifically in fiction writing and poetry composition, and coached a number of writers to publication (including the processes for finding the right publication market and querying the editor). To strengthen my...

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5.0 (1291)
40/hour
4,875 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutes

I've taught courses specifically in fiction writing and poetry composition, and coached a number of writers to publication (including the processes for finding the right publication market and querying the editor). To strengthen my...

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

Torrance, CA

Patient and Effective Teacher and Writer Specializing in Language

I am a Master of Fine Arts graduate from the University of San Francisco, a college graduate from New York University, and have been a teaching assistant (TA) for two undergraduate writing courses as well as a tutor for elementary to high school...

5.0 (5)
50/hour
32 hours tutoring

I am a Master of Fine Arts graduate from the University of San Francisco, a college graduate from New York University, and have been a teaching assistant (TA) for two undergraduate writing courses as well as a tutor for elementary to high school...

Ligia V. Northridge, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ligia V.
35/hour

Northridge, CA

Online Bilingual English and Visual Arts Tutor

Hello! I'm Ligia (pronounced LEE-hee-uh) or LV. I have over a decade of informal tutoring experience, which sprouted from my early love of teaching and learning. At CSUN, I majored in English - Creative Writing with a minor in Visual Arts, and I...

5.0 (37)
35/hour
444 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutes

Hello! I'm Ligia (pronounced LEE-hee-uh) or LV. I have over a decade of informal tutoring experience, which sprouted from my early love of teaching and learning. At CSUN, I majored in English - Creative Writing with a minor in Visual Arts, and I...

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

San Francisco, CA

Expert Fiction Writing Tutoring: 25+ Years of Helping Students Grow

With over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of students develop their fiction writing skills. I guide writers through essential elements such as character development, plot structure, world-building, dialogue, point of view,...

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4.9 (927)
70/hour
3,800 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutes

With over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of students develop their fiction writing skills. I guide writers through essential elements such as character development, plot structure, world-building, dialogue, point of view,...

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 many fiction writing courses, I have...

5.0 (122)
100/hour
657 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 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 many fiction writing courses, I have...

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.

Dr. Eugene E. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Eugene E.
45/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

Fiction author and reviewer for several publishers now tutoring!

I taught fiction writing as part of the FIRST YEAR SEMINAR required of all students at Plymouth State University in NH. Each student was required to produce an original paper, many of which were fictional in nature, which I then reviewed...

4.9 (249)
45/hour
772 hours tutoring

I taught fiction writing as part of the FIRST YEAR SEMINAR required of all students at Plymouth State University in NH. Each student was required to produce an original paper, many of which were fictional in nature, which I then reviewed...

Elizabeth W. Carmel, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth W.
100/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 fiction writing classes for two semesters. I have authored 20+ short stories, a novel, and a screenplay. In addition, at Stanford...

4.8 (4)
100/hour
18 hours tutoring

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

Sharon S. Monrovia, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sharon S.
80/hour

Monrovia, CA

Fiction Teacher and Editor for 10+ Years

In addition to teaching classes in fiction writing, I have helped several authors write books and screenplays. I can help you with everything from brainstorming and outlining, to character development and plot twists with satisfying...

5.0 (1177)
80/hour
5,365 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes

In addition to teaching classes in fiction writing, I have helped several authors write books and screenplays. I can help you with everything from brainstorming and outlining, to character development and plot twists with satisfying...

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

Lemoore, CA

Adaptative teaching styled 3D Artist & Graphic Design tutor

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and Performing Arts, complemented by minors in Computer Science Game Design, Writing, Studio Art, and Dance. Additionally, I have attained a Master of Fine Arts in Animation and Visual Effects,...

5.0 (293)
35/hour
1,001 hours tutoring

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and Performing Arts, complemented by minors in Computer Science Game Design, Writing, Studio Art, and Dance. Additionally, I have attained a Master of Fine Arts in Animation and Visual Effects,...

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 have an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University, where I studied creative nonfiction and fiction writing in crossover graduate-level courses at the University of Pittsburgh. I also studied fiction writing during my...

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5.0 (499)
185/hour
2,084 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I have an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University, where I studied creative nonfiction and fiction writing in crossover graduate-level courses at the University of Pittsburgh. I also studied fiction writing during my...

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

Menlo Park, CA

Professional Playwright & Fiction Editor--Creative Writing Expert

I'm a professional playwright and fiction editor with over five years of experience teaching creative writing. I worked as Head Copy Editor and at a literary agency specializing in historical fiction, so I know exactly what makes a story...

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

I'm a professional playwright and fiction editor with over five years of experience teaching creative writing. I worked as Head Copy Editor and at a literary agency specializing in historical fiction, so I know exactly what makes a story...

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

Santa Monica, CA

Award-winning Screenwriter, Playwright, & Narrative Designer

Cassandra is proud to be a playwright, screenwriter, narrative designer, and audio drama writer-- often at the same time. As a playwright, she followed up a BA in Playwriting at Columbia College Chicago with a decade of self-productions and...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

Cassandra is proud to be a playwright, screenwriter, narrative designer, and audio drama writer-- often at the same time. As a playwright, she followed up a BA in Playwriting at Columbia College Chicago with a decade of self-productions and...

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

Los Angeles, CA

Fiction and Scriptwriting Tutor for Kids and Teens

I’m a published fiction writer and poet with experience in sci-fi, realistic fiction, and romance. I’ve won local fiction writing competitions, published short stories and poetry in Voices of Fayetteville-Manlius, and wrote original...

5.0 (22)
75/hour
66 hours tutoring

I’m a published fiction writer and poet with experience in sci-fi, realistic fiction, and romance. I’ve won local fiction writing competitions, published short stories and poetry in Voices of Fayetteville-Manlius, and wrote original...

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
95/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Award Winning - Fiction Writer

Having graduated with a master's Degree from Imperial College London and worked for over fifteen years on creative/fiction writing projects, I have extensive experience in writing techniques that will take your project to the next...

5.0 (904)
95/hour
2,826 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutes

Having graduated with a master's Degree from Imperial College London and worked for over fifteen years on creative/fiction writing projects, I have extensive experience in writing techniques that will take your project to the next...

Indigo P. Las Vegas, NV, available for online & in-person tutoring
Indigo P.
25/hour

Las Vegas, NV

Award Winning Writer, UW Alum, and former Teaching Assistant

Hello! My name is Indigo and I am a creative writer dedicated to helping others build direct language, stronger essays and stories, and tools to reference. I have been interested in writing for all my life; I served as vice president of my high...

5.0 (1)
25/hour
5 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes

Hello! My name is Indigo and I am a creative writer dedicated to helping others build direct language, stronger essays and stories, and tools to reference. I have been interested in writing for all my life; I served as vice president of my high...

Danielle H. Rancho Santa Fe, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Danielle H.
75/hour

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

*Expert* College/Grad School/Med School Essay Coach, Writing Professor

Hello, :) I'm a professor coaching all writing: academic, college essays, grad school/med school applications. I've taught: college, grad school, and high school, and serve as an admissions/scholarships committee member, as well as college essay...

5.0 (21)
75/hour
53 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

Hello, :) I'm a professor coaching all writing: academic, college essays, grad school/med school applications. I've taught: college, grad school, and high school, and serve as an admissions/scholarships committee member, as well as college essay...

Here are even more great Fiction Writing tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Fiction Writing tutors who offer online lessons.

Denton, TX Tutoring
Lisa T.
65/hour

Experienced Writer and Literature Teacher

That being said, I know some students would prefer solving an advanced calculus problem than writing just one sentence. I can help this student. I have studied the craft of fiction writing for decades and will have my first novel...

5.0 (363)
65/hour
1,360 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

That being said, I know some students would prefer solving an advanced calculus problem than writing just one sentence. I can help this student. I have studied the craft of fiction writing for decades and will have my first novel...

Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
Adam W.
180/hour

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

I excel in breaking down complex subjects, developing content understanding and honing skills that enable more effective learning and communication. By illustrating core concepts, I strengthen comprehension and confidence, improving critical...

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5.0 (3768)
180/hour
10,940 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutes

I excel in breaking down complex subjects, developing content understanding and honing skills that enable more effective learning and communication. By illustrating core concepts, I strengthen comprehension and confidence, improving critical...

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Jessica S.

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I had four sessions with Genevieve. I'm a current grad student in Creative Non-fiction writing. Genevieve helped me review a few of my essays from class. She was very patient with me. I asked her a lot of questions and she was nice about explaining words and grammar rules to me. She was kind and understanding as we walked through the things I needed to work on. I would recommend her to anyone!
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35 lessons

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 her her owner writing coach to allow our daughters her interest aside from the parameters of school assignments, and Brandy right there helping her grammar, types of argument, fiction and non-fiction writing. I can't imagine a better online writing coach for a teen then Brandy!
Matt D.

3 lessons

Her impressive experience within the realm of the humanities can bring with it a guiding hand to anyone who is looking to hone there voice and reach its untapped potential. The extensive notes she also provides will also help you break out of bad patterns. Having already planned our next lesson, I know for a fact I will become a stronger writer and communicator having worked with Emily.
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