1^st lesson free

Mary

Rate €17
Response 1h

€17/h

1^st lesson free

English
Creative writing

A former certified educator and journalist with more than 30 years of experience provides creative writing and formal writing lessons

English
Creative writing

Lesson location

- online

About Mary

Hello. I want to introduce myself! I am a seasoned educator, journalist, and digital storyteller with over 30 years of experience bridging the gap between information and community. With a Master's in Library and Information Science and a foundation in award-winning journalism, I spent my career mastering the art of the "deep dive"—whether researching complex social issues for Greenhaven Press or developing early literacy programs for the United Way.

Today, I blend my background in traditional media with modern digital expertise. As the voice behind my blog, I share insights on lifestyle and parenting while teaching creative writing and research skills to the next generation. A recipient of the Barbara Bush Grant for library improvement, I remain deeply committed to the idea that clear communication and curious research can change lives.

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Teaching Philosophy and Approach to Creative Writing
My Approach to Teaching Writing

In my writing classes, I emphasize modern techniques and perspectives in creative writing. My goal is to guide students through foundational practices that foster authenticity and engagement in their work. Some of the core techniques I teach include:

* "Write What You Know": This principle encourages writers to draw from their own lives—their memories, emotions, and areas of expertise—to create stories that feel genuine and relatable.
* Show, Don't Tell: Instead of simply informing the reader that a character possesses a quality, such as bravery, I encourage students to depict the character performing a brave act. This approach is often associated with writers like Chekhov or Hemingway and reinforced by Stephen King.
*The Unit of Coherence: Following King's guidance, I teach that the paragraph—not the sentence—is the basic building block of writing. The paragraph is where the rhythm and "beat" of the narrative start to form

Workshop Structure
My workshops are intensive and center on technique. Each session incorporates targeted writing prompts and includes group critiques of students' work, fostering an environment of constructive feedback and continuous improvement.

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10 h: €170

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A former certified educator and journalist with more than 30 years of experience provides creative writing and formal writing lessons

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A former certified educator and journalist with more than 30 years of experience provides creative writing and formal writing lessons

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About Mary

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack rates

online

free lessons

Other tutors in English

Christiana

Tatjana

Lisa

Zat

Njietube Ewonge

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Dan

Obinna

Ana Leah

Margaret

Boipelo veronicah

Ivan

SARAH

Zinash

An-Nikol

Agnes

Sara

Prerna

Susanuduehi

Sehrin

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