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5+ years
Bethany
Most creative writing instruction defaults to 'just express yourself,' which isn't much help when a student is staring at a blank page. Bethany uses structured exercises — character sketches, dialogue constraints, scene-building prompts — to give students concrete tools for generating and shaping th...
Duke University
Master of Arts, Religious Studies
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, History
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Michael
Whether a student is drafting personal essays, poetry, or short fiction, Michael's MFA training gives him a toolkit for breaking down what makes a piece of writing land. He digs into craft elements like voice, imagery, and structure, then shows students how to apply those concepts to their own work.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Brielle
The blank page is the hardest part for most creative writers, so Brielle starts with generative exercises — freewriting prompts, sensory detail lists, and "what if" scenarios — before ever talking about revision. Once ideas are flowing, she digs into craft elements like voice, imagery, and narrative...
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Bachelor of Education, English
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Tiffany
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Chicago
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is all about getting to know your writing style, goals, and challenges. A tutor will review samples of your work, discuss what you're working on (whether it's short stories, poetry, novels, or school assignments), and identify areas where personalized feedback would help most. This foundation lets the tutor create a customized plan to strengthen your voice and craft.
Many student writers struggle with writer's block, organizing ideas into a coherent narrative, developing authentic character voices, and sustaining momentum through longer pieces. Tutors also help with showing versus telling, building tension and pacing, and overcoming the fear of sharing raw drafts. Personalized instruction addresses your specific sticking points rather than generic writing tips.
Tutors use a mix of strategies: reading your work aloud to help you hear pacing and rhythm, asking questions that guide you to stronger choices, and providing specific, actionable comments on everything from sentence-level style to plot structure. Rather than just marking errors, they help you understand *why* a revision works better, so you develop stronger instincts as a writer over time.
Yes. Tutors work with students across fiction, poetry, memoir, screenwriting, graphic novels, and more. Each genre has its own conventions and techniques—whether that's dialogue in fiction, line breaks in poetry, or visual storytelling in screenplays. You'll connect with a tutor whose experience matches your interests and goals.
Absolutely. Whether you're working on a creative writing class assignment, a literary analysis essay, or a project for English class, tutors help you understand the assignment requirements and develop your own authentic response. They guide your process and give feedback on drafts, helping you produce stronger work while building skills you'll use in future writing.
Many writers revise randomly or get stuck trying to fix everything at once. Tutors teach you to revise in layers—starting with big-picture issues like structure and pacing, then moving to sentence-level craft and grammar. You'll learn which revisions matter most, how to read your own work critically, and strategies like reading aloud or taking breaks between drafts to gain fresh perspective.
Yes. Your voice—the distinctive way you use language, rhythm, and perspective—develops through reading, writing, and getting feedback. Tutors help by pointing out what's already working in your writing, encouraging you to take stylistic risks, and showing you how published authors you admire create their voice. Over time, consistent practice with personalized guidance strengthens your confidence and authenticity as a writer.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors in Raleigh who have expertise in creative writing and understand your specific goals—whether that's preparing for a class, working on a personal project, or developing your craft. You'll describe what you're looking for, and we'll match you with someone whose experience and teaching style fit your needs.
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