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Writing coach - get help writing creative, catchy, inspiring texts // Coach for creative writing

From 153.3 C$ /h

ENGLISH BELOW

I'm happy to help you get started with writing and/or improve your skills! Whether you're looking for a coach to guide you in and give you feedback on blogs, columns, short stories, fiction or non-fiction - I'm happy to throw myself into it.

I myself am mainly active as a writer of theatre texts, but I also have experience with writing song lyrics, literary translations, essays etc.. I approach all texts from a creative perspective and artistic vision. As a theatre author I am also concerned with how a text sounds - if it does not sound pleasant, it can certainly be written better.

As a coach, I focus primarily on giving feedback on the texts you write and I am happy to help you get started with assignments to start writing and/or to shake off the dreaded writer's block. If you prefer to focus more on theory around writing, I am of course happy to help you with that too.

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As a writer (mainly playwriting, but also songs, columns, literary translations and essays) I'm very interested in helping you either to start writing, or to better your writing.
We'll work mostly by practicing and discussing your work. If you prefer to zoom in on theorists, I'm happy to guide you in that as well.

I'm a professional playwriter and dramaturg (and studied at LUCA School of Arts with Nico Boon, Freek Mariën and Nathan Vecht). I previously taught playwriting in different groups (CREA, Buitenkunst) and work as a script advisor for professional theater makers. Besides that, I often help people in writing resumes, papers and thesis papers.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Riddersstraat, Leuven, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

At the moment only online classes

Hi, I`m Sietse. I`m from the Netherlands and have been living in Belgium for over 10 years now.
Besides working as an actress, singer and theatremaker, I really enjoy teaching! I especially enjoy working as a personal coach together to reach you goals.
For me teaching is not a side-job beside my artistic carreer (nor it is the other way around) I always strife to combine the two, since, in my experience, they inspire each other immensly.
As a teacher I`m patient, friendly and I love to add some humor to the classes. However, I`m very ambitious and driven. Furthermore: creating a safe environment is fundamental.

Education

Bachelor in Music (musical theatre - Conservatory of Haarlem)
Bachelor in Drama (LUCA School of Arts)
Master in Drama (LUCA School of Arts)
Different workshops and courses (like EVTS)

Experience / Qualifications

8 years of teaching experience (acting and singing classes) for both groups as well as individual coaching. Both children and adults.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Dutch

Skills

Writing

Creative writing

Playwriting

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

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08-12

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20-24

Coach - Public Speaking // Public Speaking // Public Speaking

153.3 C$ /h

ENGLISH BELOW

Do you feel insecure when speaking in front of groups? Do you feel you could have more fun speaking in front of groups? Are you afraid that the content of what you say will be lost?

Many people find it quite difficult to speak in front of groups. You may have heard the advice 'imagine everyone's in their underpants', but it didn't help (or you probably won't be reading this text).
Maybe you don't find public speaking all that difficult or scary, but you think you can get a lot more out of it.

I would like to help you become a better, more relaxed and open speaker. The coaching is completely tailored to your needs and needs, but we work, for example, on preparing, analyzing and/or writing a text, body posture and language, use of voice and empathy.

I was trained as an actress and singer, two subjects that give me a lot of baggage and inspiration when coaching public speaking. I have more than 8 years of experience as a coach and teacher.

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I specialize in coaching individuals in how to present themselves on stage or before a group. My goal is to focus on your own specific goals and help you develop your skills. Whether you need to speak in public for work or school, or just want to get rid of stage fright before giving that wedding speech, I can help you better yourself and gain confidence!
We work on different levels: analyzing and/or writing text, performing, body language and voice.
I have a strong background in singing and acting and have been working as a teacher, coach and director for over years.

Private acting coach - for acting, singing and public speaking

153.3 C$ /h

I specialize in coaching individuals in how to present themselves on stage or before a group. My goal is to focus on your own specific goals and help you develop your skills. Whether you are a amateur actor, a singer or you need to speak in public for work, I can help you better yourself and gain confidence!
We work on different levels: analyzing the text, performing, body and voice.
I have a background in singing and acting and have been working as a teacher, coach and director for 8 years.

Justin

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I am a native American English speaking instructor, editor, and journalist from Florida specializing in editing, the drafting of articles, text correction, and proofreading for a wide range of professionals & students across Belgium and Europe.

I have written, ghostwritten, edited, or proofread a variety of articles, academic papers, theses, applications, CVs, and other documents for numerous satisfied academic and professional clients. My main background is primarily political/policy based, with a career writing on Anti-Competition actions and law (for PaRR-Global), but in my career and profession I have dealt with a far-range of subject matters including the Medical, Academic, Financial, Scientific, and Political fields.

My past & present clients have included: professionals from all four major EU institutions, the Belgian government, the UNHCR various NGOs, authors, novelists, journalists, engineers, as well as a variety of other professions in addition to traditional students.

Feel free to send me a message and I'd be happy to give you an informal consultation regarding your publication.

Antoine

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— Methodology —

This course is designed for all levels, from beginners wanting to start their first project to professionals looking to refine their creative vision.

— Learning Philosophy —

I believe that learning is a dialogue. My approach is flexible and adapts to your needs: field case studies, participatory guidance during creation, and targeted training on specific aspects.

Sessions are scheduled according to your needs and constraints, ideally every two weeks to maintain a good rhythm.

— First Meeting —

During our first meeting, we will define the framework, method, tools, and objectives of the training together.

— Topics Covered —

Preparation

• Defining the specifications, objectives, and intentions
• Concept development
• Research
• Pre-existing similar projects
• Narrative/visual aesthetics, inspirations
• Directing concepts: the director’s responsibilities
• Production concepts: the producer’s responsibilities

Scriptwriting/Outline

• Formatting
• Structure
• Dialogues
• Effective formulas

Budgeting

• Breakdown

Preproduction

• Theoretical concepts: the hierarchy of a production
• Responsibilities of a production manager and assistant director
• Artistic direction
• Storyboarding and image grammar
• Scouting (technical)
• Material preparation, rental management
• Workflow
• Rehearsals

Shooting

• Sound recording
• Mastering the camera and viewpoint
• Visual storytelling
• Using light to influence emotions
• Building a cinematic image
• Directing actors

Postproduction

• Editing: techniques and grammar
• Sound design: sound effects, audio narration
• Interaction with a music composer
• Color grading: the power of image treatment and visual aesthetics
• Introduction to special effects with After Effects

Cami

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Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.

➤ Overcome your fears.
➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time.
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today.

It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows:
a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement.
c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises.

Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy:

- Study your text
- Build text, song lyrics etc
- Calmly polish the style
- Research and develop your lexical fields
- Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others

All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project.

During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination.

The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description.

Learning objectives:
- Identify your writing path.
- Mobilize your imagination.
- Learn and master the practical writing tools.
- Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing.
- Create and develop one or more projects.

Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Caroline

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I am an associate teacher and I offer private tutoring lessons in French, at secondary level, at lower and higher levels. In particular, I master the preparation methods for the French baccalaureate.

Passionate about literature and languages in general, I taught French for four years. I have worked in the Belgian public and private school systems as well as in a prestigious private French high school (MLF - OSUI). Of a tolerant and open nature, I teach with respect for the plurality of opinions and the diversity of approaches. My successive experiences in secondary education, in Belgium then in Morocco, have taught me enormously about the need to adapt my teaching strategies to varied audiences, taking into account the particularities of each one.

So, whether it is a question of strengthening certain bases or additional support aimed at approaching the subject in another, more transversal way, in order to overcome certain obstacles, do not hesitate to contact me to find the formula that would suit you!

Germán

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I am a Spanish teacher since 2018, I have taught in a private school in Turkey, and also I worked with Cervantes Institute in Istanbul, I am currently working with Cervantes Institute from Brussels. I have experience with all ages, lots of materials, and resources to share with you as a student. If you want to improve your Spanish language skills or take the DELE exam I can also help you since I am an examiner at all levels. My lessons are more about speaking we can have some grammar explanations but most of the time we will be speaking in order to improve what we are learning.

Cédric

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Hello !

I have been teaching French as a private tutor for a good ten years to students from all backgrounds, of all ages and with extremely varied objectives.

I am a passionate, motivated, cheerful, and attentive private tutor. Languages are a passion of mine, and teaching them is a vocation.

I suggest that we progress together, quickly and efficiently in a good mood, using varied, interesting and fun materials!

Learning a language opens the door to a significant cultural journey and a new world to explore, but it's also a real challenge. Giving you the means to learn, progress, achieve goals, and feel your growing motivation is a source of immense satisfaction for me in my profession as a teacher, trainer, and coach.

Smiles, good humor and kindness are on the agenda!

See you soon ;)

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➤ This module is intended for students in primary education, secondary education, higher education and university education.

➤ It consists - depending on the specifics of the cases - of assistance with writing, scrupulous proofreading of both the content and the form of written work. (Ex: Internship reports, end-of-study dissertations, essays, etc.).

➤ Grammar, syntax, spelling, argumentation, choice of expressions, choice of structure are part of this module.

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Hello !

I've been teaching FLE French as a private tutor for over ten years to students from all backgrounds, of all ages and with extremely varied objectives.

I'm a passionate private teacher, motivated, smiling and good listener. Languages are my passion and teaching them my vocation.

My aim is to help you make rapid and effective progress together, in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of interesting and playful materials!

Learning a language opens the door to a huge cultural journey and a new world to explore, but it's also a real challenge. Giving you the means to learn, make progress, achieve goals together and feel your growing motivation is an immense source of satisfaction for me in my job as a teacher, trainer and coach.

Smile, good mood and benevolence are all part of the program!

See you soon;)

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➤ This module is designed for students in primary, secondary, higher and university education.

➤ It consists - depending on the specific case - of assistance with the drafting and scrupulous proofreading of both the form and the content of written work (eg work placement reports, final year dissertations, essays, etc.).

➤ Grammar, syntax, spelling, argumentation, choice of expressions, choice of structure are all part of this module.

Marleen

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Study of English language, informal language, formal language and, if desired, professional correspondence, spoken and written, and of course, understanding. The classes are tailor-made, according to the student's wishes, needs and interests. The theory is given or repeated, followed by exercises as necessary. This is all in an enjoyable manner, music or movies can be used for teaching, all depending on the student. I come to your home (max. 20 km), or you can come to my home in Tremelo. Online is possible if required by distance.

Morgane

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I offer personalized support in oral and written expression, intended for adolescents and adults, whether in an artistic, academic or professional context.

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to:

Prepare for an entrance exam (art school, theater, competition, etc.)

Improve your oral skills (presentations, interviews, public speaking)

Improve or build a CV, cover letter, application file

Be supported in a writing project (creative writing, screenplay, artistic thesis, etc.)

The content is fully tailored to each individual's profile and goals. I offer targeted exercises, a professional perspective, clear feedback, and a caring, unpretentious approach.

Accessible to all levels, whether you are in training, retraining, pursuing an artistic approach or looking for concrete tools to better express yourself.

Koharu

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Are you interested in learning Japanese in a fun and practical way?
I offer classes for beginners to advanced learners, focusing on real-life communication, culture, and step-by-step grammar understanding.

📚 What you can expect in my classes:
Clear explanations of Japanese grammar and vocabulary
Interactive speaking practice for everyday situations
Insights into Japanese culture, traditions, and modern life
Personalized lessons based on your goals (travel, study, work, hobbies)

✨ Whether you want to start from the basics (hiragana, katakana, simple phrases) or improve your speaking and writing skills, I will guide you step by step.

Sol

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Learning English can open doors to new opportunities in school, work, and travel. In this class, I’ll help you improve your English skills in a clear and enjoyable way.

We’ll focus on the areas that matter most to you, whether that’s speaking fluently and confidently, writing with proper grammar and vocabulary, or preparing for exams and interviews. Lessons are interactive and adapted to your goals, so you’ll see progress every step of the way.

By the end of each session, you’ll not only understand English better but also feel more comfortable using it in real-life situations.

Sabriyah

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Are you looking to improve your English skills, boost your confidence, and achieve better results in school? My classes are tailored to meet your needs, whether it’s mastering essay writing, analyzing literature, preparing for exams, or simply strengthening grammar and vocabulary.

I specialize in supporting high school and IB students, offering guidance with Paper 1, Paper 2, the Individual Oral (IO), and the HL Essay. Lessons are interactive, personalized, and designed to make complex ideas easy to understand.

Whether you’re aiming to improve grades, prepare for exams, or build stronger communication skills, I’ll help you reach your goals step by step in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Graham

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You will submit writing to me – I will return your document to you with corrections (proof read), and I will supply questions to you to help coach your writing to make it clear and comprehensive. Emphasis will be placed on clarity and presentation of information with a goal of helping to develop greater rigor in the student's writing.

Stefano

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My lessons would unfold under 1-2 hours, be adapted for primary to university students and beyond, and would consist of having/sharing: - Natural Conversation to access and ease your oral communication. - Formal and Creative prompts to help develop strong writing skills suitable for academic and professional projects. - Book recommendations regarding style, vocabulary, and expressions, with incorporated exercises to tackle together. - Scheduled evaluations to assess development. - Fun and amusing topics to enhance social interactions! I'm open to all levels, starting from A1 to C1 level.

Paul

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Do you need to improve your English so that you can participate fluently and confidently in business meetings, presentations, webinars, telephone conversations or interviews? You may be aiming for a job in the EU institutions or other organisations in Brussels. Or you could be working in an international company or studying for a Masters or another qualification...

I have been a qualified, professional English teacher and translator for more than 20 years. My courses enable learners to actively produce the language, repeat useful expressions until they are habitual and correct mistakes until they are removed. Although I am happy to explain and practice grammatical issues, the focus is on effective, correct and appropriate communication by using visual material, videos, interesting topics for discussion and challenging quizzes. As I have advanced knowledge of French, German and Czech, I can particularly appreciate and correct the issues speakers of these languages have in English, but this is also the case for Dutch speakers.

There is also the possibility of specialist English courses in the areas linked to my experience (see below): how the EU works; environmental, energy, regional or agricultural policies; economics.

- Advisor in EU policies and funding for 12 years (regional policy, economic development)
- Director of a regional representation to the EU and member of a management team
- Certificate in TESOL with business
- BA(Honours) in Modern Languages & Modern History, Oxford University
- Post-graduate in Economics, London University

Maximilien

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An introduction to comics, exploring its various processes and reflecting on the medium in a creative way. Students will create both classic and more experimental comics, depending on their interests and skill levels.
Currently available in the mornings during the week.