Free Writing Tutorials
I am a writer, editor, and teacher. I have a Master's degree in literature and have spent my life learning how to get ideas out into the world where they can do the most good. When I left teaching after over ten years as a college instructors, I felt frustrated. How could I get what I had learned into the hands of people who were looking to move their stories from the "I have a thought" stage to reality?
***More importantly, how could I help people who needed writing help, if they couldn't meet with a teacher or tutor?***
I share what I know, and I learn, too. I have tips, tricks, and field-tested techniques for students, business people, and authors, no matter what level of experience. I'll also give you an inside look at my writing life: the good, the bad, and the not-too-pretty. Everyone's journey is a bit different, so I want to make sure you have the tools you need to reach your goals.
*****All the writing content is free. Share this page with anyone looking to improve their writing in and out of the classroom.*****
I do publish additional paid posts, including original short fiction, as a thank you to paid subscribers who help to support content for students.
So, I joined Patrion primarily to provide a space to answer writers’ (students mostly, but pretty much anyone to be honest) questions. I’m an editor, and I’ve taught at the college level for almost 15 years. I’ve read and commented on thousands of papers, stories, poems, and book manuscripts.
I’ve also learned that it’s hard for a lot of people to ask for help. They may work weird hours and find it hard to get to their teacher or tutoring center. They may not have access to private tutoring or editorial help. They (not YOU, of course) may feel, well, foolish in asking a question.
This can help work around those issues.
Patrion is available 24 hours a day. Drop those questions and read answers on your schedule. Emails are easy, even on the worst data plan.
There is a paid tier (thank you supporters!), but actual question answering will take place in the free-to-the-public posts. Subscriptions allow me to post more and answer those questions, but writing assistance stays outside the paywall. If a paid subscription isn’t in the cards right now, keep sending questions and tell your friends. That helps out!
I pinky-swear never to name names when I answer questions. Just drop me a line, and I’ll answer them here. The world will never know.
A few ground rules:
Keep your questions to about 300 words or less.
Please keep it to questions. “Commas are stupid” is not a question. “I used a comma in [example sentence], and it was marked wrong. Why is that?” is a question.
I cannot do your homework. Don’t ask me to give my thoughts on Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 500 words or less. Please just don’t.
Be kind and respectful to everyone.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
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Are you struggling with a writing project? Are you in the middle and feeling lost? Are you wondering how to begin? I can help. Contact me for a free, no-obligation consult.