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

Van 26 € /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!

Locatie

Online vanuit Griekenland

Over

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!

Opleiding

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)

Leservaring

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

Leeftijd

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Gevorderden

Duur

60 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Grieks

Vaardigheden

Creatief schrijven (universitair niveau)

Essay's schrijven (universitair niveau)

Cv schrijven

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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

26 € /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.

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Sacha

4.8

(10)

During my studies in Econometrics at the University of Amsterdam (graduated in 2015, MSc.) and in addition to my job as a consultant, I have always taught mathematics and statistics to secondary school students and university students (HBO and WO) with great pleasure. Since 2017 I have assisted students from different study backgrounds (from civil engineering to psychology) with writing their thesis and since 2022 I work parttime as a math teacher and educational advisor in the Emma Children's Hospital in Amsterdam and I teach private students.

Lessons can be taught in English or Dutch and face-to-face or online, depending on the location.

Location face-to-face classes: Citizen M Amsterdam, at your home or in the public library.

Dirk

4.8

(10)

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!

Jay

4.8

(10)

In this workshop, we will aggregate necessary content from you, formulate and organize your ideas and thoughts with precision, structure and format two drafts of your resume/C.V. and finalize a document that best represents you professionally.

Note: Variations of the document (for other contextual usage) can also be created with advance notice, discussion and negotiation.

Tools for examination:

-curriculum vitaes (resumes)
-cover letters (presentation letters),
-introduction & motivations letters
-university & college application letters (for admission)
-formal letter writing,
-creative writing,
-in-kind donation letters,
-and related documents!

(*This includes punctuation, salutation and apostrophe usage in writing.)

Note (specifically for WEBSITES): Translations are also possible; however, thorough discussion about price adjustments depends on word count, whether adaptation/translation/proofreading is needed. Project deadline of completion must also be calculated and agreed upon prior to making your final reservation for such a service.

Anne-Céline

4.8

(10)

Vous souhaitez améliorer votre néerlandais oral ou écrit ? Je peux vous accompagner dans l'apprentissage de la langue.

Etant bilingue d'éducation, j'ai suivi mes primaires et secondaires à Tongres pour terminer ma carrière scolaire à Liège à l'Université HEC.

Actuellement, je travaille dans une entreprise dans la région liégeoise.

Je peux vous aider à maitriser le néerlandais en pratiquant ensemble la langue lors de tables de conversation ou en vous aidant lors de la rédaction de documents ou de rapports.

Le but des cours est de vous accompagner et de répondre au mieux à vos besoins. Nous définissons ensemble le déroulement des cours, des exercices ex cathedra seront donnés afin de travailler la langue en dehors des cours, cela permettra une évolution rapide de la langue.

N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour discuter de vos besoins.

Emilia

4.8

(10)

A high-level English writing crash course, especially focused on creating well-rounded essays and other similar texts that need to be written for A level exams, proficiency tests such as IELTS and Cambridge or university application personal statements. Can additionally give support for Oxbridge and other Top 10 university personal statements due to my own experience!

Belgin

4.8

(10)

Making a documentary is a creative and challenging process. In this lesson you will learn how to conceive, research, write, direct, interview and edit a documentary. You will also learn how to choose an angle that makes your story compelling and relevant. I am an experienced documentary filmmaker and I can guide you through every step of the process. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, I can help you take your documentary to the next level.

Pelin

4.8

(10)

Hello. I am a linguist and ESL teacher holding an MA in TESOL and Applied Linguistics and help high school and university students write their essays, and reports in various subjects. In addition, I write and edit content for websites and blogs for companies and do translations from and to English-Turkish and Dutch on various topics.

Tim

4.8

(10)

Need help writing your thesis/final project/paper? As a 33-year-old civil engineer, I've been supporting students of all disciplines and ages with their final projects for 10 years, both in Dutch and English. Whether you're at the beginning, middle, or end of your thesis, together we'll definitely get through it!

In my day job, I also work on projects of all sizes and complexities. A final project is essentially a small one and goes through all the steps I also take in my day job. Thanks to my knowledge and experience from the professional world, supplemented by years of experience mentoring students, I'm definitely the right person to help you with your final project.

--- Location: online / at the student's home / library (Antwerp) ---

See you soon!
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Tim

Lana

4.8

(10)

Improve your English university essays! As a native British English speaker with TEFL and TESOL qualifications, I offer sessions focused on editing the university essays that you are currently writing in English. Looking at anything from improving grammar and academic English, to cutting down the wordcount, to re-structuring your argument for better coherence, improving skills such as these can make a big different to your grades, and will continue to be useful throughout your academic and working life.

Marie

4.8

(10)

Do you speak Japanese and want to dig into a deeper level of discussion? Do you aim to pursue higher education in Japanese Studies or enter universities in Japan? This class invites you to improve your language skills through active learning of diverse aspects of the Japanese language and culture with topics including history, art, culture, and contemporary society. Instruction language in English and Japanese.

- Reading complex texts written in Japanese
- Academic Writing in Japanese for higher education

Rico

4.8

(10)

Like no other, I know how difficult it can be to structure a research or project in a short time. You want to distinguish main issues from side issues and be in the final report to-the-point in communicating the results.

From MBO level 2 I went on to a doctorate in astrophysics at the University of Amsterdam. During this path, I have written hundreds of reports, published 6 scientific articles and presented my findings hundreds of times both informally and formally.

In addition, I have been a successful thesis supervisor of 3 bachelor students and 1 master's student.

I would like to help you get the best out of yourself with the help of my knowledge and experience. However, I do not want to do this with a leadership mentality, but from an advisory mentality in which we can put together as equals a nice end product that we both support. I can offer concrete support for your research/project in:

- Setup and planning

- Doing literature study

- Quality assurance

- Presentation and structure/content

- Popularizing the topics with catchy texts

- Review with a critical look

- Give layout and design input

- And much more

Do you think I can help you or do you want to know more? I would love to hear from you!

Nina

4.8

(10)

Writing a strong, well-structured essay is a skill that takes time and guidance to perfect. Whether you're struggling with argumentation, structuring, clarity, or just need someone to proofread and refine your work, I’m here to help.

After completing IB English Lang/Lit HL with top marks (7s in HL Essays and IO) and achieving High Distinction (80+/100) in my university writing, I know what it takes to craft essays that are clear, persuasive, and academically strong. In this class, I will help you with everything from brainstorming and structuring to refining your writing style and improving grammar.

Our first session will be focused on understanding what you need—whether that’s detailed feedback, proofreading, or general writing advice. From there, we’ll work together to develop a personalized approach to improve your essays. Expect constructive criticism, clear explanations, and a focus on making your writing as strong as possible.

I am looking for students who are willing to learn, improve, and take their writing to the next level. Every session will be tailored to your goals, and I’ll be there to support you every step of the way!

Chris

4.8

(10)

Everyone learns differently. That's why I teach the way you want. You decide what you want to learn and how, including when your lesson takes place and how long it lasts.

I teach creative writing to anyone who wants it, regardless of age, online or at my home in Velp. I can help you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, song lyrics or theatre text. I can teach you writing techniques or we can work on a writing project. Whether it's a book, blog, fan fiction or thesis, I can help you. Anything is possible.

I'm a trained writer and teacher. I have over 10 years of experience in education and have taught creative writing, literature, art history, and other subjects at a small secondary school, where I'm also a team member. I write teaching materials that are used at various secondary and higher education schools. I have extensive experience with innovative teaching methods and one-on-one teaching.

If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Besides creative writing, you can also come to me for lessons in music theory, art history and mathematics.

Siham

4.8

(10)

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.

Vanessa

4.8

(10)

Are you looking for work, but do you lack the digital skills that employers expect today?
I will help you step by step with the digital skills you need to stand stronger in the job market.

👩‍💻 What will you learn from me?
• Create a Professional Resume in Word (with Templates That Stand Out)
• Writing a compelling application letter (possibly with the help of AI tools)
• Set up your LinkedIn profile so employers can find you
• Basic Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Online applications: use email, Zoom, Teams without stress

🎯 For whom?
• Job seekers who want to improve their digital skills
• Students or starters who want to be ready for their first job
• Anyone who wants to gain more self-confidence in the digital world

💬 Why choose me?
• More than 20 years of experience in IT and training
• Practical explanation in simple language, without jargon
• Personally tailored to your situation and pace
• Immediate results: after 1 session you will go home with a stronger CV or profile