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I am very dedicated to helping students excel in school and in helping them develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and En...
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Doctor of Medicine, Public Health
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Margot
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Boston College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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Jack
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!
Northwestern University
B.A. in Theatre and Economics
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10+ years
I am a senior at MIT majoring in Writing with a specialization in Digital Media. I have also completed a minor in Business Management. As one of ten writing majors at a school full of people pursuing science and technology rather than humanities subjects, I have taken a default position as tutor for...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Writing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Minor in Business Management
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Hasan
I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teachi...
Brown University
B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts
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4+ years
Candice
I am an English instructor dedicated to enriching the lives of my students. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Over the years, I have merged my love of language and literature with my long-standing commitm...
The New School
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English
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David
I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, an...
University
Bachelor's
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5+ years
Sarah
I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in mathematics and minored in creative writing and statistics. I tutor math, reading, and writing up to the college level. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe it is the most intuitive area in math, and n...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's in Mathematics (minor: Creative Writing and Statistics)
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I'm a student at Harvard University earning my master's degree in English literature and creative writing. Since starting this program, I've realized that teaching and learning are major parts who I am; it's become my favorite way to connect with people and leave a legacy. So, I'm eager to work with students on any challenges that they have while writing papers for college classes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A fiction writing tutor provides personalized feedback on all aspects of your writing craft, from developing compelling characters and plot structures to refining your narrative voice and dialogue. They can help you work through common challenges like writer's block, organizational issues, and pacing problems, while also guiding you through the revision process to strengthen weak scenes and clarify your story's themes.
Beyond technical feedback, tutors help you develop your unique writing style and confidence as a storyteller, offering targeted guidance on the specific areas where you want to improve most.
In a personalized tutoring session, all the focus is on your writing and your goals. Rather than rotating feedback among multiple students, Varsity Tutors connects you with a tutor who can dive deep into your manuscript, understand your creative vision, and provide tailored guidance on the specific techniques or story elements you're working on.
This one-on-one approach allows tutors to adapt their teaching to your learning style and pacing, whether you need help brainstorming a plot, strengthening character development, or polishing a completed draft for submission.
The best fiction writing tutors combine strong writing credentials with the ability to teach effectively. Look for tutors who have experience in the fiction genres you're interested in (whether that's fantasy, contemporary, literary fiction, or other styles), as well as a track record of helping students develop their voice and complete projects.
You'll also want someone who communicates feedback in a constructive, encouraging way—writing is personal, and a great tutor balances honest critique with genuine support for your creative growth.
Absolutely. Writer's block often stems from uncertainty about direction, fear of imperfection, or unclear story structure. A tutor can help you identify what's causing the block—whether it's a plot hole, unclear character motivation, or simply feeling stuck on where a scene should go—and work through it with you through brainstorming and targeted writing exercises.
Many students find that personalized tutoring sessions provide the accountability and creative collaboration they need to break through blocks and regain momentum with their writing.
Dialogue and character development are often areas where students see the biggest improvement through tutoring. A tutor can teach you techniques for creating authentic, distinctive voices for each character, using dialogue to reveal personality and advance plot, and avoiding common pitfalls like exposition-heavy or unnatural-sounding conversations.
With personalized feedback on your actual scenes, you'll learn how to deepen character motivations, create compelling relationships between characters, and make your dialogue feel true to your story's world and your characters' backgrounds.
Effective revision with a tutor typically starts with identifying your manuscript's biggest strengths and weaknesses, then tackling revision in layers. Your tutor might help you address large-scale issues first—like plot structure, pacing, or character arcs—before moving into line-level concerns like dialogue, descriptive prose, and voice consistency.
This methodical approach, guided by personalized feedback, helps prevent the overwhelming feeling of not knowing where to start. Tutors can also teach you revision strategies you can use independently, building skills you'll apply to future projects.
Most students notice improvement in specific areas—like dialogue quality or scene pacing—within just a few tutoring sessions, especially when they actively apply the feedback they receive. Developing a more distinctive voice and completing a polished manuscript typically takes longer and depends on the scope of your project and how frequently you work with your tutor.
Consistent practice between sessions and a willingness to revise are key. Think of tutoring as an accelerated learning process where you're getting expert guidance that might otherwise take years to develop on your own.
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