Hey, I’m Tina.
I teach people how to become better writers. The world needs your voice — I’ll help you refine it.
Writing for humans
In an increasingly automated world, it’s more important than ever to show your humanity. I coach people — adults and teens — to express themselves authentically and powerfully through writing.
I coach people who:
Want to connect to themselves and the world through writing
Have a creative spark they want to fan into a fire
Have an idea, but don’t know where to start
Are stuck, and need a new perspective to bring a project back to life
Lead busy lives that limit their creativity
Want to write a professional non-fiction book related to their business, but don’t feel confident moving forward
Want to write a work of creative writing (novel, short stories, memoir), but need extra support
Want to get better at communicating & expressing themselves
Writing Coaching
Coaching goes beyond editing.
As a coach, I support writers through the entire creation process by unpacking what’s getting in the way for you, and offering structure, emotional support, and craft guidance. I get to know you, personally, and teach habits of mind that get you unstuck.
Writing & College Essay Tutoring
Whether you’re struggling in English class or just want to sharpen your skills, my one-on-one tutoring can offer you an edge.
And if you’re looking to get into your dream college, but don’t know what to write for your college essay, I know how to help you find and shape your knockout story.
I tutor students who:
Want to improve their reading and writing skills
Struggle with analysis in their high school essays
Want to gain better study habits in English
Are daunted by the SAT Grammar section
Are ready to wow admissions officers with their college essays
Group Creative Writing Mentorship
My creative writing lessons go beyond mere craft exercises. I ask clients to play in their imaginations, observe their surroundings, and develop writing habits. In short, I help people become writers.
I offer bootcamps, retreats, accountability groups, and workshops, because writing can get lonely, and learning is often strongest when done in community.
I create group experiences for people who:
Want to meet other writers and learn in community
Long for new perspectives
Love creative writing, but need guidance and exercises
Want to reconnect with their imaginations in their overly structured lives and schedules
Do their best work when they have accountability partners
What I Offer
College Essay & English Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring for high school and college students: Virtual tutoring for teens and adults who want additional support to improve in school, get feedback on essays, SAT and ACT test prep, or targeted help with high school or college essays that will wow admissions officers.
Writing Coaching
One-on-one developmental support for fiction or non-fiction writers: From writing support and coaching, to individualized editorial feedback on short stories, novels, or nonfiction books.
For writers who are just beginning, professionals, and anyone in between.
Group Bootcamps, Workshops, and Retreats
Group experiences to enhance your relationship to writing.
I lead group fiction workshops, day-long writing retreats, and bootcamps.
What Clients are Saying
“Aiden is so lucky to have had Tina for a year. He improved a lot in his reading and SAT Grammar testing. If I had known he’d improve that much, I would have started his tutoring a couple years earlier.”
-Andy (Parent)
“We've had a great experience with Tina as my daughter's English tutor. Tina is patient, encouraging and really understands how to connect with students. My 15 year old daughter feels she has improved significantly in both her writing and reading comprehension and her confidence has grown as well.”
-Marshall (Parent)
“I was lucky enough to get lessons with Tina, whose passion for the written word came through in every lesson. She was able to inspire awe from any passage we went over, and honestly expanded my perspective when it came to writing in general. Highly recommended!!”
-Alan (writer)
“Tina’s strengths lie not just in her storytelling expertise and communication skills, but in her empathy and passion. She helped me understand story structure, and showed me where to find truth and meaning in my screenplay. I feel like I grew so much as a writer even in the first few sessions.”
-John (writer)
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your needs:
College Essays
English & Writing 1-1 Tutoring
Creative Writing Mentorship
Retreats, Bootcamps, and Workshops
Editorial Support
We’ll meet virtually for 30 minutes to get to know each other & get clear on your goals.
FAQ
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First things first, I’m curious about who you are and your individual needs. Let’s discuss your goals, and we can form a plan and timeline that you are comfortable with.
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Pricing is based on the type of work we do together.
Currently, my 1-1 tutoring and writing coaching rate is $150/hr. That includes totally individualized attention on YOU and your goals.
Rates for group workshops, retreats, and bootcamps will vary.
Note: If my fee is out of reach but you’re still interested in finding out how we can work together, I am always happy to troubleshoot with you. Let’s connect, and we can work out a deal.
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Timelines depend on what we are working on together.
Tutoring and coaching can last for a season, a year, or as long as you want! Since learning doesn’t happen overnight, I ask for at least one month’s commitment with new clients (1x per week = 4 sessions).
For editorial feedback, we will determine the timeline together.