Mary - Creative writing teacher - Abbeville
1st lesson free
Mary - Creative writing teacher - Abbeville

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Mary

  • Rate $20
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Mary - Creative writing teacher - Abbeville

$20/h

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Creative writing

A former certified educator and journalist with more than 30 years of experience provides creative writing and formal writing lessons

  • Creative writing

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About Mary

Hello. I want to introduce myself! I am a seasoned educator, journalist, and digital storyteller with over 30 years of experience bridging the gap between information and community. With a Master's in Library and Information Science and a foundation in award-winning journalism, I spent my career mastering the art of the "deep dive"—whether researching complex social issues for Greenhaven Press or developing early literacy programs for the United Way.

Today, I blend my background in traditional media with modern digital expertise. As the voice behind my blog, I share insights on lifestyle and parenting while teaching creative writing and research skills to the next generation. A recipient of the Barbara Bush Grant for library improvement, I remain deeply committed to the idea that clear communication and curious research can change lives.

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
  • +6
  • levels :

    Primary

    Secondary

    Tertiary

    Tvet

    Bachelors

    Adult Education

    Masters

    Doctorate

    Pre primary

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Teaching Philosophy and Approach to Creative Writing
My Approach to Teaching Writing

In my writing classes, I emphasize modern techniques and perspectives in creative writing. My goal is to guide students through foundational practices that foster authenticity and engagement in their work. Some of the core techniques I teach include:

* "Write What You Know": This principle encourages writers to draw from their own lives—their memories, emotions, and areas of expertise—to create stories that feel genuine and relatable.
* Show, Don't Tell: Instead of simply informing the reader that a character possesses a quality, such as bravery, I encourage students to depict the character performing a brave act. This approach is often associated with writers like Chekhov or Hemingway and reinforced by Stephen King.
*The Unit of Coherence: Following King's guidance, I teach that the paragraph—not the sentence—is the basic building block of writing. The paragraph is where the rhythm and "beat" of the narrative start to form

Workshop Structure
My workshops are intensive and center on technique. Each session incorporates targeted writing prompts and includes group critiques of students' work, fostering an environment of constructive feedback and continuous improvement.

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Rates

Rate

  • $20

Pack rates

  • 5h: $100
  • 10h: $200

online

  • $20/h

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Mary will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

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