What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
One of the keys to improving your writing is knowing your unique writing challenges and how to correct them. With this evaluation and coaching package your learner will gain a thorough understanding of their writing challenges and get personalized advice and strategies on how to overcome them. While many students prefer to focus on non-fiction writing, such as academic papers, others use this to help improve their fiction writing. This package entails three distinct steps: Step One: You will need to send me three (3) writing samples your student has written. **Important: Please don't send your student's best polished work. I'd prefer to see each student's "raw" writing---the writing they haven't spent hours revising. That will give me a better picture of your learner's strengths and growth areas. Each sample should be at least two to three (2-3) pages long. If your learner does not have writing samples that length, please let me know and we will decide together the best things you can send. Step Two: After I complete the writing evaluation, I will send you a write-up of my findings and recommended focus areas. Step Three: We will schedule our 30 minute private coaching session. During this time I will show your learner the areas they are doing well in, and the areas they can focus on for improvement. We will review some strategies to help your learner better understand how to correct what his or her challenges are. This is the time to dive into the challenges, review strategies, and address questions. Additional coaching sessions are available if desired. To begin the process, send me a message with your child's age and best days/times to meet. I will email you requesting the samples. Please be prepared to send them within two to three (2-3) days. The review process itself can typically be complete within 48 hours. When I send you the write-up, we will coordinate a mutually convenient time to conduct the coaching call. Once confirmed, I will create a private session and send you the link to log into the meeting. By working with a professional editor and writing coach, your learner will gain the skills and confidence to take their writing to the next level.
Learning Goals
Students will become aware of their writing strengths and weaknesses and will get an action plan with strategies on how to improve their writing.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a freelance writer, editor, and writing coach since 1998. In that time I have written or ghostwritten over 5,000 published articles and 30 published books. My work has been featured in such media outlets as Huffington Post, USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, PR News, HR Magazine, Educational Dealer, Real Estate Broker’s Insider, Writer’s Weekly, and other national publications. As a writing coach, I have worked with a variety of professionals. My client list includes professional speakers, business owners, attorneys, accountants, physicians, book and magazine publishers, infomercial celebrities, psychologists, real estate professionals, Olympic athletes, college professors, and even an astronaut. I am excited to help your student improve their writing skills.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$150
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-18