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Jess
Strong creative writing isn't just inspiration — it's revision, and knowing why one word choice lands harder than another. Jess's English degree at UF trained her in both literary analysis and the craft side of writing, from experimenting with voice and imagery to understanding how form shapes meani...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Ema
As Editor-in-Chief of Valencia College's Phoenix Magazine, Ema spent semesters reading, revising, and selecting creative work — developing an editorial eye for what makes a piece land and what's keeping it from getting there. Her game design major at UCF adds an unusual dimension: she thinks about n...
University of Central Florida
Bachelor in Arts, Game and Interactive Media Design
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
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Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
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Justin
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ingrid
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Creative writing tutoring focuses on developing your unique voice and storytelling skills across genres like fiction, poetry, memoir, and screenwriting. Tutors work with you on narrative structure, character development, dialogue, descriptive language, and the revision process—helping you move from initial ideas to polished, compelling work.
Your first session is about understanding your goals, writing style, and current challenges. A tutor will review any existing work, discuss what genres or projects interest you most, and identify areas to focus on—whether that's overcoming writer's block, strengthening plot structure, or refining your narrative voice. This foundation helps create a personalized learning plan tailored to your needs.
Yes. Writer's block is one of the most common challenges creative writers face, and tutors have proven strategies to help. They can guide you through brainstorming techniques, help you identify what's causing the block (perfectionism, unclear ideas, fear of judgment), and work with you on low-pressure writing exercises that rebuild momentum and confidence.
One-on-one tutoring gives you detailed, actionable feedback on your actual work—not generic comments. A tutor can pinpoint where your pacing drags, where dialogue feels forced, or where your voice shines brightest. This targeted guidance helps you understand *why* something works or doesn't, so you develop stronger instincts and revision skills for future projects.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise across different genres and styles. Whether you're interested in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, graphic novels, or memoir, you can get matched with someone experienced in your area of focus. This specialized knowledge helps you understand genre conventions while developing your authentic voice within them.
For students in Orlando, personalized creative writing instruction provides the individual attention that can be hard to get in larger classroom settings—especially with the area's 16.9:1 average student-teacher ratio. Tutors can work at your pace, dive deep into your specific projects, and provide consistent feedback that helps you develop as a writer, whether you're working on school assignments, college applications, or personal creative goals.
Structure depends on your genre and story, but strong creative writing typically has a clear beginning that hooks readers, a middle that develops conflict and characters, and an ending that resonates. A tutor can help you understand different structural approaches—three-act structure, hero's journey, non-linear narratives—and guide you in choosing what works best for your specific story and audience.
Your voice emerges through consistent writing, reading widely in genres you love, and getting feedback on what makes your writing distinctly yours. A tutor can help you identify your natural strengths—whether that's lyrical language, sharp dialogue, dark humor, or emotional depth—and encourage you to lean into those strengths while building skills in weaker areas. This personalized approach helps your authentic voice come through stronger in every piece you write.
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