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Simon
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$85/h
1st lesson free
- English
- Creative writing
- Publishing
Dark Fiction & Screenwriting Tutoring — Structure, Voice & Storytelling. Online lessons worldwide. First lesson free.
- English
- Creative writing
- Publishing
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Simon is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Simon
Do you have a story in your head that you can't get onto the page? Or a draft that feels flat, despite having a solid idea behind it?
That's exactly what I help with.
I'm a psychology graduate and working fiction writer — currently finishing a thriller manuscript and collaborating on a psychological sci-fi comic. I use my background in human behaviour to help writers build characters that feel real and plots that create genuine tension.
Whether you're staring at a blank page, stuck in the middle of a draft, or trying to figure out why your story isn't landing — I can help you find the problem and fix it.
Sessions are honest, structured, and focused on your work. No vague encouragement. Just practical craft.
About the lesson
- Year 10
- Year 11-12
- Year 12
- +7
levels :
Year 10
Year 11-12
Year 12
TAFE
Adult
Undergraduate
Diploma/Certificate
Postgraduate
PhD
Early childhood education
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Approach: The "Inside-Out" Character
I don't teach grammar rules. I teach psychology.
Most flat characters fail for the same reason — writers know what they do, but not why. Using my Psychology degree and background in comic scripting and thriller writing, I help you build characters from the inside out — authentic trauma, real defence mechanisms, genuine internal conflict.
What a session looks like:
Each 60-minute session is a "Clinical Audit" of your current project. We examine your protagonist's psychology, identify structural gaps, and refine your prose so every line carries weight. Sessions are direct, honest, and focused entirely on your work.
Who this is for:
Adult writers working on novels, screenplays, or graphic novels — particularly thriller, sci-fi, or dark fiction. First drafts welcome. Finished manuscripts too.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I've been working with Simon for around six months now and he's been brilliant. What really sets him apart is his ability to capture my voice — my blog posts sound exactly like me, which is harder to find than you'd think. He just gets the tone of my business straight away and runs with it. Really easy to work with and always delivers. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
I’ve known Simon as a close friend for quite some time, and even though creative writing isn’t something I personally pursue, I’ve still been able to see just how dedicated and thoughtful he is when it comes to his teaching.
What stands out most is how naturally he explains things. He has a way of breaking ideas down so they feel clear and approachable, and he’s incredibly patient. From what I’ve seen, he focuses on building confidence as much as skill, which makes a big difference for anyone learning something new.
One experience that sticks with me is when he shared and talked me through a piece of writing he’d been working on. Even without my own background in creative writing, I could see how much care he puts into both the craft and the way he discusses it — always encouraging, never dismissive, and genuinely interested in helping others improve.
I’d happily recommend Simon to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable tutor. He’s approachable, reliable, and genuinely passionate about helping people develop their abilities.Simon recently entered a writing competition, first 5000 words only. He asked me to have a read through to see how it flowed and gather my thoughts. Somehow I'd never known the man could properly write! A talent I never knew he possessed. Actual publishable level literature. I'm looking forward to getting a full version of Simon's 'Burger Wars' Fictional adventure. It was clever, thought provoking and futuristic, all up my alley!
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- 5h: $379
- 10h: $663
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The first lesson with Simon will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
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