Creative Writing Tutor Online for Kids

How it works, in short

TaleemSquare creative writing tutoring helps children and teens write stories, descriptions and poems they are proud of. In live, one-to-one lessons, tutors teach planning a plot, building characters, writing dialogue, using descriptive language and revising drafts, with specific feedback each time.

Lessons also cover creative writing in school assessments, such as GCSE English Language Paper 1 and NAPLAN writing. Plans start at $85 a month after a free assessment.

Also called:Years 4-13 (UK)Grades 3-12 (CA)Years 3-12 (AU)

Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Lesson length: 45 minutes
Level: Ages 8-18
Price: From $85 a month

What changes after a term of lessons

Reading lessons mix reading aloud, talking about the text and short written answers.

Finishes stories

Plans a beginning, middle and end, so stories reach a satisfying conclusion.

Writes vividly

Uses precise description, dialogue and varied sentences to bring scenes to life.

Revises with purpose

Improves drafts using feedback rather than just copying them out neatly.

What we cover

Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.

Story structure

Plot, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution.

Character

Creating believable characters through action, dialogue and thoughts.

Description and setting

Show, don't tell, the senses and figurative language.

Dialogue

Writing natural speech and punctuating it correctly.

Poetry

Imagery, rhythm, form and free verse.

Revision

Strengthening openings, cutting weak sentences and varying sentence length.

Assessed creative writing

Timed descriptive and narrative tasks for GCSE, NAPLAN and school tests.

Signs your child could use help

Loves telling stories but struggles to write them
Stories stop halfway or rush the ending
Writing feels flat or repetitive
Dialogue punctuation is a mess
Has a writing competition or assignment
Preparing for GCSE English Language Paper 1

One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.

Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live

Common Core Writing: narrative writing

Narrative writing standards run through Grades 3-12, and many state tests and school assignments include narrative tasks.

National Curriculum English and GCSE English Language

Creative writing is part of English at every key stage. In GCSE English Language, AQA Paper 1 includes a descriptive or narrative writing task, and other boards have similar tasks.

Level: Years 4-13

Ontario Language and English curricula (other provinces similar)

Narrative and creative writing are part of the writing strand from elementary through high school.

Level: Grades 3-12

Australian Curriculum: English and NAPLAN writing

Imaginative writing is part of the literature and literacy strands. NAPLAN writing tasks may be narrative or persuasive.

Level: Years 3-12

Inside a 45-minute creative writing lesson

One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.

5 min
Spark
A picture, first line or idea to get going.
10 min
Technique
One writing technique shown with an example.
16 min
Write
Your child drafts while the tutor helps when needed.
10 min
Feedback and revise
Improving one part of the draft.
4 min
Wrap-up
A writing prompt for the week, sent to you.

How we teach creative writing

Read like a writer

Short extracts from good books show techniques your child can borrow.

Small skills, big effect

Each lesson focuses on one technique, such as a strong opening or showing emotion.

Feedback that helps

Tutors point to what works and suggest one or two specific changes.

Your child's ideas

Tutors never rewrite stories. They help your child's own ideas come through.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Boy writing in his notebook — Short written answers build the habit of using evidence.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Common worries, honest answers

“My child has great ideas but won't write them down.”

Talking a story through first, then writing short sections, often helps. Typing can also help children whose handwriting slows them down.

“Can creative writing be taught?”

Imagination can't be taught, but techniques can. Most children write much better once they learn how stories are built.

“My child only writes about video games.”

That's fine. Tutors use your child's interests as a starting point and introduce new techniques along the way.

Frequently asked questions

How can I encourage my child to write creatively?

Let them write about what interests them, keep a notebook for ideas, and read their stories without correcting everything. Ask questions about their characters. Short regular writing, even a paragraph, builds confidence more than occasional long pieces.

What age is creative writing tutoring for?

We work with children from about Grade 3, Year 4 in England, through high school. Younger children focus on simple stories and sentences; older students work on style, structure and assessed tasks.

Do you help with GCSE English Language creative writing?

Yes. Tutors practise descriptive and narrative writing tasks in the style of your child's exam board, including planning under time pressure and marking against the criteria.

How much does creative writing tutoring cost?

One-to-one creative writing lessons at TaleemSquare start at $85 a month for two 45-minute lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149, with no contract, no registration fee and a free first assessment.

Can you help my child prepare for a writing competition?

Yes. Tutors can help your child plan, draft and revise an entry. The ideas and writing remain entirely your child's own, as competition rules require.

Is creative writing useful for school?

Yes. Creative writing builds vocabulary, sentence control and structure, which help essays too. Many school assessments, including NAPLAN and GCSE, include creative writing tasks.

Creative Writing Tutor for Kids and Teens