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Creative Writing: Find your voice in poetry and prose!

If you are looking for a supportive reader who can also offer constructive feedback? then try my class.

As a published writer, copyeditor and lifelong English teacher, I am able to mentor writers in all stages of their creative journey: offer prompts to get you started or unstuck, ideas for revisions, and tips for reading in public and submitting your work for publication when you feel ready.

Whether a one-off workshop or a longer course – I am open to your wishes.

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Available also for small groups.

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, German, Hebrew
I am an EFL teacher with over 25 years of professional experience preparing students of all ages and backgrounds for professional and vocational qualification, real-world business, education curricula and all manner of EFL exams. My lessons are tailored to your needs and interests.
I offer personalised German lessons tailored to your needs, whether you are a beginner or an advanced student preparing for exams or for work in a German-speaking country. Conversation is key and therefore my lessons are entirely in German from day one.

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from 40.37FrOnline via webcam
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Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


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