Grades 1 and 2
Letter formation, spacing, writing complete sentences with capitals and periods, and spelling common words using phonics. Lessons build stamina a little at a time so writing stops feeling like a chore.
Online Writing Tutor for Kids and Teens
Step by step 1-on-1 help, from the first sentence to a polished essay.
Writing asks a child to do many things at once: come up with ideas, organize them, choose words, spell them, punctuate them and keep their handwriting or typing going. When any one of those is a struggle, the blank page becomes something to avoid, and homework that should take twenty minutes takes an hour.
Our online writing tutors break writing into manageable steps and teach each one directly. Working 1-on-1 on a live video call with a shared whiteboard and document, tutors model good writing, write alongside your child, and give specific feedback they can act on right away. We help students across the US and Canada, from early writers in Grade 1 to high school students working on essays.
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Tell us about your child and we will hand pick the tutor that best fits their needs.
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By grade level
What writing tutoring covers by grade
Tutors focus on the skills your child needs now, while building toward what comes next.
Grades 3 to 5
Writing a clear paragraph with a topic sentence and details, adding description, using transition words, editing for grammar and spelling, and writing simple stories and reports.
Grades 6 to 8
Multi-paragraph writing, persuasive and informational pieces, using evidence from a text, sentence variety, and planning before writing. Tutors also help with school assignments and projects.
Grades 9 to 12
Essay structure, thesis statements, analysis, citing sources, and revising for clarity. High school lessons are a full hour so there is time to work through a draft together.
Common challenges
Common writing struggles we help with
"I don’t know what to write"
Freezing at the start is usually a planning problem. Tutors teach simple brainstorming and outlining tools so your child always has a next step.
Short answers with no detail
Many children write one or two sentences and stop. Tutors model how to add examples, reasons and description, and practice it until it becomes a habit.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
Tutors teach the rules behind common mistakes, from run-on sentences to commonly misspelled words, and show your child how to proofread their own work.
Disorganized ideas
Good ideas can get lost in a jumbled paragraph. Tutors teach clear structures, like topic sentence, details and conclusion, that work for any assignment.
Getting started
How it works
Book a free consultation
Tell us about your child’s grade, what is going well and what has been hard. There is no cost and no pressure to sign up.
We hand pick a tutor
We match your child with a tutor who fits their needs and personality, and you choose days and times that work for your family.
Live 1-on-1 lessons
Lessons happen on a video call next to a colorful shared whiteboard, so your child can write, draw and practice right alongside the tutor.
See progress
We recommend 3 lessons a week, which we have found produces results fast. Your child keeps the same tutor every lesson if they like them.
Pricing
Tutoring prices
Quality 1-on-1 tutoring without the $50 to $80 an hour price tag charged by many tutoring companies.
- Lessons are booked in packages of 12, with no obligation to continue afterward.
- Reschedule any lesson with 24 hours notice at no cost.
- 10% off for a second child.
JK to Grade 8$30 USDper 45 minute lesson
Grades 9 to 12$40 USDper 1 hour lesson
How 1-on-1 writing tutoring helps
Writing improves fastest with immediate, specific feedback, which is hard to get in a class of thirty. A tutor can watch your child write, ask questions about their thinking, and help them fix one thing at a time instead of covering the page in red ink.
Tutors can work on school assignments and essays, or follow our own curriculum to build core writing skills. Our tutors range from Certified Teachers to subject experts with professional tutoring experience, and we closely monitor lessons to make sure your child is progressing.
What an online writing lesson looks like
Lessons happen on a video call next to a shared whiteboard or document. A typical lesson includes a short mini lesson on one skill, writing time where the tutor supports your child as they draft, and feedback and revision before the lesson ends.
Lessons are 45 minutes for JK to Grade 8 and 1 hour for high school. We recommend 3 lessons a week, and your child keeps the same tutor every lesson if they like them.
Tutors
Meet some of our amazing tutors
With over 500 tutors hand-picked to be on our staff, we are sure we have the right one for you!
Ellison
Math Tutor
Holds a Bachelor's in Medical Physics.
I find joy in guiding a struggling student to reach their full potential.
Natalie
Teacher
Holds a Bachelor's of Education.
I've been teaching for 13 years and have loved every second of it!
Rachel
Writing Tutor
Majoring in English Literature.
I like to build habits in my students, ensuring they stay on top of their work!
FAQ
Writing tutoring questions
How much does an online writing tutor cost?
Writing lessons are $30 USD for a 45 minute lesson for JK to Grade 8 and $40 USD for a 1 hour lesson for Grades 9 to 12, booked in packages of 12.
Can the tutor help with school essays and assignments?
Yes. Tutors guide your child through planning, drafting and revising their own work. They teach the skills rather than writing it for them, so your child can do it on their own next time.
My child hates writing. Will tutoring help?
Usually, yes. Most children who dislike writing find it hard, not boring. Breaking it into small steps and seeing quick success changes how they feel about it.
Do you help with spelling and handwriting too?
Yes. For younger students, tutors work on letter formation, spacing and phonics-based spelling as part of writing lessons.
How do I get started?
Book a free consultation. We will ask about your child’s grade and what writing looks like right now, then hand pick a tutor and set up a schedule.
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