Academic and creative writing: essays, applications, fiction, content

Àpd 31.18 $ /h

Academic tutoring includes:
- writing (assignments, essays, thesis, bibliographical research)
- presentations (public speaking, slides, Q&A, pitching)
- applications (CV and motivation letters for study programmes, grants, internships, summer schools, and jobs).

Creative tutoring includes: prose, poetry, plays, lyrics, blogs, and social media.

Languages available: English, Greek, and Latin.

Book your first lesson and I can’t wait to meet you and design together a course that corresponds to your own needs and personal interests!

Lieu

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Présentation

Hello! I'm George, I'm from Athens, Greece. I am an experience writer and tutor in academic and creative writing, currently living between Greece, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

I have studied Literary Studies at the Universities of Athens and Brussels (BA Hons), Arts, Literature, and Media at Leiden and Edinburgh (MRes), and I have conducted relevant research at Harvard.

I have three years of experience in teaching and six year of experience in writing, both academic and creative.

I strongly believe that writing knows no limits, in fact, it creates new possibilities where limits are stark. Job applications, school assignments, creative impulses of yours, all invite possibilities for a happier life. With unwavering patience, ambition, and of course fun, let's create together the personalised course that corresponds to your needs and interests!

Education

2021-2023: Leiden University (MRes in Arts, Literature, and Media, cum laude)
2022: University of Edinburgh (exchange)
2016-2020: University of Athens (BA Hons in Literary Studies, Top Student)
2018-2019: Université libre de Bruxelles (exchange)

Expérience / Qualifications

2019-present: Private tutor in academic and creative writing, English, and Greek
2020-2021: Research in Literary Studies at Harvard University

Age

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

60 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

grec

Compétences

Ecriture créative

Écriture d'essai

Aide à la rédaction de cv

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

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Sun

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Greek: language, literature, and culture tutoring (professional, academic, creative, slang, travelling)

31.18 $ /h

The lessons are designed around to meet your needs and learning plans. We can start from zero but also build together on what you already know and acquire native-level pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, with diverse material that revolves around your interests and lifestyle. The classes are meant to be a full experience of Greek-ness that keep you stimulated while learning naturally, easily, and confidently.

Regarding more advanced skills, we can focus on: creative writing in Greek, academic skills, job applications and grant proposals, slang, travelling Greek, Greek culture and literature.

Book your first lesson, so we can discuss about your goals and outline together your path to fluency.

Olivier

5.0

(28)

Support in the areas of hiring:

- Writing and presentation of a hard-hitting CV both in form and content (how to arouse the interest of the reader and how to be invited to a job interview).
-Writing of a motivation letter (response to a job offer or spontaneous application).
- Preparation and repetition of a job interview (key questions ... to say and not to say)
- Techniques to optimize verbal and non-verbal communication

Together we identify the relevant elements that guarantee you a CV that attracts attention and guarantees that you will be invited to a job interview.

During the rehearsal of a job interview, we prepare the answers to give, the aspects not to say. I work on both the verbal and the nonverbal aspects. If desired, a video can be recorded and analyzed together.

Samia

5.0

(28)

I am a highly qualified and experienced French teacher and I offer, with a group of colleagues specialized in different disciplines, our help to students/pupils wanting to improve in writing essays, comments, written expressions, ... or having difficulties in carrying out projects (correction of content, form, syntax, spelling, grammar, help with progress, ...) in different subjects History Geography Philosophy Literature Marketing Accounting Law Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Genetics SVT Programming ......
in English, French, German, Arabic
We also work remotely (around the world) and we offer excellent quality monitoring and educational and enriching explanations.

Cami

5.0

(28)

Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.

➤ Overcome your fears.
➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time.
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today.

It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows:
a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement.
c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises.

Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy:

- Study your text
- Build text, song lyrics etc
- Calmly polish the style
- Research and develop your lexical fields
- Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others

All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project.

During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination.

The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description.

Learning objectives:
- Identify your writing path.
- Mobilize your imagination.
- Learn and master the practical writing tools.
- Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing.
- Create and develop one or more projects.

Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Lucien

5.0

(28)

I offer private tutoring lessons in French using interactive approaches and methods adapted to each student.

During the lessons you will be able to practice your reading, speaking and writing skills. I will also introduce you to the francophone culture, including literature.

I grew up in Geneva and I am currently a PhD student at ETHZ. The lessons I am offering are suitable for any level - from beginners to advanced students - both for secondary school and University students.

One of my priority will be to help you reach constantly new objectives while enjoying learning.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Noémie

5.0

(28)

Whether you'd like to sharpen your style, perfect your oral skills, prepare an exam or just start from scratch, I'd be glad to walk you through the jungle of the French language. My methods are based on listening, dialog and creativity: they adjust to match your needs, goals and interests may you be looking for help with academic French at school, conversational French, or writing tips (you name it!)

You can count on lots of videos, podcasts, articles, songs, fiction and non fiction texts, photos, art pieces, social media posts, TV series, etc. as well as oral and written homemade exercises, tests, etc. to go on at your own pace with autonomy.

I am there to make you feel comfortable and confident and help you reveal your linguistic and literary skills in a relaxed and playful atmosphere. Your questions, doubts and mistakes will be the engine of the classes.

I studied Modern Literature and Creative Writing in Paris and I have tutored students of all ages and proficiency since 2017. I keep on learning as well with each and everyone of my students.

Feel free to contact me!
Thank you!
Noémie

Dirk

5.0

(28)

Articles, books, columns, film scripts, press releases, radio spots, reviews, TV scripts and simply copywriting with SEO: most of us have tried to squeeze one or more of these types of writing out of the (virtual) pen. However, it is not always easy to deliver good texts. One person has great ideas, but cannot convert them into ink (digital or otherwise); the other is creative, but makes too many spelling mistakes; and a third kind of person is a language Nazi, but fails to come up with fluent, natural-feeling dialogue. The writing course from offers solace.

This way you can not only learn to act, but also get a taste of our courses in debate and presentation techniques (our TV course), communication, singing, improvisation, physical acting, lie detection, hypnosis, directing, or writing! Of course, it remains true: the more you follow one particular course, the faster you progress.

Our writing course

Our course covers all possible texts and can be followed both privately and in a small group. Moreover, we mainly teach you what you are interested in. During our first meeting we will discuss your goals in detail, after which we will focus the entire course on what you exactly want and need. All ages and levels are welcome with us, so we welcome you with open arms even if you have no experience at all or especially need tutoring!

About our coach

To be sure: our head coach is at home in all markets. He wrote his first book, the science fantasy Ice, the Lost Planet, when he was 11. The novel was published three years later, which earned Dirk his city's cultural merit prize and items on almost all national TV and radio stations, as well as articles in every leading newspaper and a large number of magazines. Dirk later also became the very first Flemish author whose books he himself had pinned in English were published by American publishers: Fates Worse than Death: Hunter by Vajra Enterprises and Baour, Strands of Death by BlackWyrm Publishing.

In between Dirk became a journalist. He wrote - or still writes - for 'fanzines', magazines, newspapers and websites such as Zita, Skynet, The Fighting Bard, Mandragon, Dreun, Mindview, Keys & Chords, Bello Magazine, De Zondag, Doorgelicht.be, MetalBorn, BeauSense Magazine, PDF'zines, GameJunks, Rpg.net, the Delta Gids, Cerberus, Cerberus Too, Cerberus Food & Lifestyle, Wellness Insight, Care Insight, Move On, Cult of Cool, Cult of Chic and Cult of Design. Thanks to his wide range of interests, he could go just about anywhere to write passionately about his favorite topics, but there is more.

Dirk wrote hundreds of press releases for PR agency Oskaar and later for his own PR agency, Badass PR - mainly for films, television series, the hospitality industry and various charities. He also provides numerous newsletters and social media for his clients.

Dirk has been a coach since he was twenty – when he was still studying psychology at the KUL – and has written several film and short film scripts as an acting teacher and screenwriter. Numerous radio spots have also rolled out of his brain. The most startling assignment, however, came when Modiphius Entertainment – the largest independent producer and distributor of role-playing games in the world – hired him to write the film script and audio play for Achtung! Cthulhu to write. They were so well received that he is currently reading the complete audio series of Achtung! Cthulhu is finishing. In addition, he is busy working on Iron Sky: The Roleplaying Game, which has been delayed considerably due to the fact that the second film was released much later than expected, production problems, the death of one of the two lead writers and the corona crisis. , but will be released next year at the largest role-playing convention in the world, Gen Con in Indianapolis.

About you

During our writing course, it goes without saying that it is not about us, but about you and your writing! Few things we enjoy as much as watching someone progress and live their passions. That is why we often go a step further after class and continue to support you, whatever texts you want to write!

Jorge

5.0

(28)

Academic writing is a constant necessity for students and professionals, in this class it tends to be possible to recognize correction strategies, quotation methods and other important elements to recognize various types of text messages in accordance with your communication proposal. Be a professional in Literary Studies, and Mg, in Education with extensive experience in academic writing.

Haidar

5.0

(28)

Are you an IB (International Baccalaureate) student seeking assistance with your Internal Assessment (IA) projects and assignments? This class is tailored to provide IB students with the guidance and expertise required to excel in their IA tasks within the IB program.

In this class, you will receive comprehensive support and resources to successfully complete your IA projects across various subject areas. Whether you're working on scientific investigations, research papers, or other IA assignments, this class aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve outstanding results.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding the IB IA Requirements
Choosing a Suitable IA Topic
Research Methodologies and Data Collection
Structuring Your IA Report
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Meeting IB Assessment Criteria

Magdalee

5.0

(28)

Hello! My name is Magdalee, and I am excited to guide you through the fascinating world of creative writing. My diverse background and extensive experience in both teaching and writing make me uniquely qualified to teach this course to both teens and adults.

I hold a Master's degree in Rural Development from Ghent University, where I graduated summa cum laude. Additionally, I have a Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness from National Chung Hsing University, where I achieved a near-perfect GPA. My academic journey has honed my skills in research, critical thinking, and scientific communication—skills that are invaluable in teaching and mentoring aspiring writers. I am currently a PhD student and teaching assistant in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto.

I also have a strong background in creative writing. I have published three short stories and won countless writing competitions. I have been recognized for my writing skills through various awards and scholarships, including the Haiti's National Writing Competition and the Prix Interrégional Jeunes Auteurs.

I am fluent in Haitian Creole and French, advanced in English, and have intermediate proficiency in Spanish and German. My multilingual abilities allow me to appreciate and teach the nuances of language, which is crucial in creative writing. Whether you're writing poetry, short stories, or essays, understanding the subtleties of language can elevate your work.

Unlock your creativity with this comprehensive creative writing course designed for both teens and adults. This course covers poetry, short stories, and essays, providing you with the tools and techniques to express yourself beautifully and powerfully in written form. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced writer, you’ll benefit from a personalized and interactive approach, with tailored exercises, constructive feedback, and a supportive learning environment.

You’ll explore various styles and genres, develop your unique voice, and learn the craft of writing compelling narratives and thought-provoking essays. Our sessions will include creative prompts and targeted feedback to help you hone your skills and produce polished pieces.

Join me on this literary journey and discover the joy and satisfaction of creative expression!

Marie

5.0

(28)

As a qualified art therapist and therapist in Narrative Practices, I offer personalized support focused on writing and expression for people with learning difficulties or those encountering obstacles in their academic, social and professional paths. In addition, I support the realization of projects with a creative and structured approach.

What I offer:
• Creative and interactive process: My sessions are based on moments of discussion and creativity, encouraging personal and expressive exploration.
• Concrete Support: Whether it is for homework or the implementation of a professional project, I am here to support you.
• Diverse Skills: I have a variety of skills that I combine with sessions if necessary, particularly in web design, marketing, video, project management and homework help.

My Values and Principles:
1. We are all “multi-stories”: Our lives are woven from our own stories and those of others.
2. Your Expertise: You have the best knowledge of your own life.
3. The person is never the problem: They are engaged in a problematic relationship with someone or something.
4. Active response to problems: We never remain passive in the face of difficulties - our response, whatever it may be, is a form of action.

I am here to support you with empathy and professionalism. If you wish to explore, learn or simply receive personalized support, do not hesitate to contact me. Together, we will explore the most enriching solutions for your journey and we can work towards your goals, whether they are academic, creative or professional.
Do not hesitate to write to me for more information!

Sophia

5.0

(28)

I'm a budding physician with years of experience writing resumes and cover letters for internships, permanent jobs, and part-time positions—all of which have consistently brought me great success.

I share my advice, help you with writing and give you concrete tips (and reference CV software) to adapt your profile to the job of your dreams.

My courses are aimed at all professionals, students or schoolchildren and all career paths.

I like to study, but also to sing, swim, work...
All of these elements are included in my CV which I have used to successfully apply for positions.
Let me help you use each of your life experiences to your advantage and extract the skills and abilities that are important to an employer.

Siham

5.0

(28)

Whether you are looking for a job or in the middle of a career transition, I provide practical support through:
- a skills assessment and an in-depth reflection on your career path
- writing an attractive CV and cover letter
- targeted help to find a job or training that suits you
- the creation and/or optimization of your LinkedIn profile
- preparation and simulation of job interviews
Each session is tailored to your needs and profile, to give you confidence and get you up and running quickly.
Sessions can be done online or in person.

Rita

5.0

(28)

I help students by creating PowerPoint presentations that fits their needs.I also write essays for different subjects. Overall, if you have a presentation or home-works, i can help with them all. Also we can work privately if you need help with assignments on a regular basis.

Charlotte

5.0

(28)

Hello and welcome! My name is Charlotte, and I am a professional translator and editor with a Bachelor's degree in Translation from the Higher Institute of Translators and Interpreters in Brussels. I have been translating from English to French for over nine years. I have had the opportunity to work with prestigious platforms and companies such as Netflix, Airbnb, Booking.com, and numerous literary publishers, translating content ranging from series and films to novels and marketing materials.

I offer personalized English-French translation courses tailored to all levels: whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics, a language student, or a professional seeking to refine your skills for the workplace, I will guide you step by step. We will work with real-world texts, practical exercises, and professional methods to help you master translation with precision, fluency, and naturalness.

My approach is warm and supportive, yet always professional: I want you to progress while enjoying the learning process. Together, we will develop your vocabulary, your sense of style, your rigor, and your confidence to become an effective and creative translator.

Ready to boost your translation skills and translate into impeccable French? Book your first lesson now and let's begin this linguistic adventure together!

Valaince

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English courses for CVs and job interviews in Switzerland
Boost your chances of landing your dream job in an English-speaking environment! Benefit from personalized support to:

Prepare for your interviews in English with confidence.
Write a CV and cover letter that meet international standards.
Improve your oral expression and professional vocabulary.

My background: 17 years of experience abroad (Canada & UK) and 10 years in human resources and recruitment. Unique expertise to guide you and help you stand out to Swiss and English-speaking recruiters while respecting international standards.

Who is it for? Professionals, students or international candidates who want to succeed and get noticed.