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

Northridge, CA

Published Fiction Writer with BA in English - Creative Writing

Fiction is a creative reflection of the real world, and the more creative the writing is, the better! Most of my published pieces are works of fiction, and I enjoy sharing what I've learned with fellow creative writers. Whether your goal is to get...

5.0 (44)
37/hour
583 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ligia’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

Fiction is a creative reflection of the real world, and the more creative the writing is, the better! Most of my published pieces are works of fiction, and I enjoy sharing what I've learned with fellow creative writers. Whether your goal is to get...

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 a MFA in creative writing as well as a BA in creative writing. I served as Chair of a Creative Writing Dept at a magnet performing arts high school, as well as teaching college level writing courses. Happy to help writers on their...

5.0 (27)
75/hour
64 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a MFA in creative writing as well as a BA in creative writing. I served as Chair of a Creative Writing Dept at a magnet performing arts high school, as well as teaching college level writing courses. Happy to help writers on their...

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 (123)
100/hour
700 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ariana’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

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,...

4.9 (1015)
70/hour
4,010 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sara’s active hours, which are 7:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

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,...

Adrien L. Orange, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adrien L.
38/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 (1401)
38/hour
5,274 hours tutoring

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...

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 fiction 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 fiction writing classes for two semesters. I have authored 20+ short stories, a novel, and a screenplay. In addition, at Stanford...

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

Lemoore, CA

Fiction Writing Tutor | Story Development, Editing & Feedback

I’m a fiction writing tutor with a background in creative writing and published short fiction, helping students develop compelling stories, characters, and narrative structure. I work with writers on key elements such as plot, dialogue,...

5.0 (297)
49/hour
1,035 hours tutoring

I’m a fiction writing tutor with a background in creative writing and published short fiction, helping students develop compelling stories, characters, and narrative structure. I work with writers on key elements such as plot, dialogue,...

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

Los Angeles, 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 anthologies...

5.0 (7)
50/hour
48 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 anthologies...

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

Van Nuys, CA

Professional Published Author

I am recently represented N.S. Bienstock Agency. I am a published author. I have taught creative and dramatic writing at the Strasberg Institute in Los Angeles.

5.0 (38)
40/hour
42 hours tutoring

I am recently represented N.S. Bienstock Agency. I am a published author. I have taught creative and dramatic writing at the Strasberg Institute in Los Angeles.

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

Santa Monica, 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
108 hours tutoring

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...

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
83 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...

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 (1224)
50/hour
3,960 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...

Andrew Z. Tujunga, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew Z.
80/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)
80/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...

Yocelin Q. Rancho Cucamonga, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yocelin Q.
50/hour

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Elementary and Middle School Teacher of 9 Years

I hold a teaching credential and have 9 years of classroom experience with a strong focus on fiction writing instruction. I am trained in Write From the Beginning, which I use to help students develop clear, structured writing through...

5.0 (3)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

I hold a teaching credential and have 9 years of classroom experience with a strong focus on fiction writing instruction. I am trained in Write From the Beginning, which I use to help students develop clear, structured writing through...

Brandy C. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brandy C.
165/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 (563)
165/hour
2,253 hours tutoring

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...

Olivia B. Beverly Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Olivia B.
150/hour

Beverly Hills, CA

Fiction Writing Tutor | Screenwriter & Published Story Developer

As a professional screenwriter with credits on major productions at Netflix, I bring real industry experience to fiction writing instruction. I specialize in character development, narrative structure, dialogue, and world-building: the...

5.0 (11)
150/hour
24 hours tutoring

As a professional screenwriter with credits on major productions at Netflix, I bring real industry experience to fiction writing instruction. I specialize in character development, narrative structure, dialogue, and world-building: the...

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.

Dalila F. Lemoore, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dalila F.
40/hour

Lemoore, CA

20 + years of Creative Writing & Storytelling Craft

I have a strong background in creative writing and am a published author of two books. I support students in developing original ideas, strong narratives, and authentic voice through fiction, personal writing, and creative projects....

5.0 (1)
40/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have a strong background in creative writing and am a published author of two books. I support students in developing original ideas, strong narratives, and authentic voice through fiction, personal writing, and creative projects....

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

Walnut Creek, CA

Published Author of Short Fiction

In addition to my teaching experience, I am also a published author. I have written and published eleven short stories and have experience as a freelance fiction editor. I would be happy to use my experience to teach the craft of writing.

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4.9 (932)
50/hour
3,222 hours tutoring

In addition to my teaching experience, I am also a published author. I have written and published eleven short stories and have experience as a freelance fiction editor. I would be happy to use my experience to teach the craft of writing.

Josh M. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh M.
175/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 (206)
175/hour
1,084 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response time is based on Josh’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

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...

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

Santa Monica, CA

Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter, & Writer

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...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
12 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 at...

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 (253)
45/hour
788 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...

Laura L. Corona, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laura L.
45/hour

Corona, CA

Fiction Writing Coach | 25+ Years English Teacher, Editor

I have over 25 years of experience teaching English and writing, including guiding students in creative and narrative writing at multiple levels. I help writers develop strong storytelling skills, including character development, structure,...

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5.0 (20)
45/hour
68 hours tutoring
Response time: 35 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have over 25 years of experience teaching English and writing, including guiding students in creative and narrative writing at multiple levels. I help writers develop strong storytelling skills, including character development, structure,...

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
100/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 (920)
100/hour
2,939 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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

2x Award Winning Fiction Writer and BA in Creative Writing

My accolades in Creative Writing include the Harold Taylor Prize by the Academy of American Poets and the Edith K. Draham Scholarship, for my poetry and graphic novel scriptwriting. I have written fiction for 7 working years, specializing in...

5.0 (2)
25/hour
6 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Indigo’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

My accolades in Creative Writing include the Harold Taylor Prize by the Academy of American Poets and the Edith K. Draham Scholarship, for my poetry and graphic novel scriptwriting. I have written fiction for 7 working years, specializing in...

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