Emma - Creative writing teacher - Chicago

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Emma

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$50/h

1^st lesson free

Creative writing
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Experienced tutor in English in Chicago, Emma offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Creative writing
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About Emma

Hi! My name is Emma and I am a recent graduate of DePaul University. I have a BFA in playwriting, graduated Magna Sum Laude, and am the recipient of The Theatre School at DePaul's dean's prize.

I have experience writing and editing essays on the subjects of theatre, performing arts, and culture. My specialty is personal narrative--any thing about you ex. college essays, artist statements. and cover letters!

Alongside playwriting, I work in theatre as a dramaturg. Dramaturgs are traditionally expected to provide historical and contextual research for a play, but the role is often much greater. As a dramaturg, I read and evaluat scripts for theatre companies, compile research packets, and work one-on-one with playwrights to help develop their work. I dramaturges nine productions at DePaul, seven of which were new plays. I have also assisted on productions at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and The Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

To learn more about me, please feel free to send me a quick message or visit my website emmadurbin.com

I have a BFA in playwriting from The Theatre School at DePaul University, where I took classes in dramatic criticism, copyediting, and new play dramaturgy. I graduated Magna Cum Laude.

I also attended a New Play Dramaturgy Intensive at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and have interned at the Goodman Theatre and Ashland New Plays Festival.

About the lesson

I like to get to know a writer first before I say anything about their work. I believe the most important part of working with a student is listening. Once I understand a students goals for a project, then I start asking questions. I make sure to tell the student what they're doing well before I give more extensive feedback.

Take risks with your writing. The more attempted drafts, the better the final product.

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It's important to know a tutor's feedback style. Some people will tell you exactly what to do amd how to do it. I believe it's important to show suppourt and encouragement in the feedback process. I work to make sure a student leaves more confident than they were when we started!

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Experienced tutor in English in Chicago, Emma offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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Experienced tutor in English in Chicago, Emma offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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About Emma

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Pack rates

free lessons

online

Other tutors in Creative writing

Giles

Laura

James

Vishal

Tim

Daniella

Nico

Osamah

Syed

Olivia

Cristiano

Davayne

Joe

Dr Fouzia

Ross

Graham

Aalisha

Rekha

Syed

Aryaman

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