Joshua Simon L.
5(1)
USD $30/hr
Creative Writing Tutoring from a published poet, professional playwright and established writer. Committed to helping you find your unique voice and leave your mark..
Tutor Information
About
I’m a published poet and professional writer with over twelve years’ experience. I first earned my chops writing original plays for various theatre groups, at home and abroad, including Italy’s national theatre company: Teatro Stabile. Since then, I’ve written on a freelance basis for a number of projects, including ghost-writing for a novel and an ongoing comic book series.
I’ve been teaching writing for over three years, whether for self-expression, exam preparation, improving one’s ability in a specific context (business, creative or academic), or as a necessary supplement to language-learning. I’ve taught a diverse range of learners – including primary and secondary school students, those preparing for university, as well as aspiring writers looking to exercise their storytelling muscles.
All writing is fundamentally creative, and the better we are at writing creatively, the more we’re able to accomplish with our writing. This understanding is at the core of my approach. As a teacher, I'll guide you in how best to develop, structure and clarify your ideas in a style that feels true to you.
There is no clear-cut path to genuine expression – and while there are plenty of techniques on craft we’ll learn along the way – my ultimate goal is to help you nurture and claim your authentic voice.
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Language
English
Timezone
Europe/London
Subjects
Levels
Elementary
Middle School
High School
College/University
Professional
Education
TEFL Institute Ireland
2023 - 2023TEFL 120hrs Certificate, Teaching English as Foreign Language
I'm a TEFL-certified English Teacher. The certificate means that I'm qualified to teach English as a foreign language.
Arts University Bournemouth
2011 - 2013Ba (Hons), Acting
Work Experience
Playwright
January 2025 - presentTea Leaves / Tin Orb
Currently, I'm writing a play on 'the History of Tea', having been commissioned to write a script that looks closely at colonialism, the British Empire and its relationship with South East Asia.
Lead Actor (Ian Curtis)
September 2024 - presentNew Dawn Fades / Tin Orb
2024 – present I star as Ian Curtis, the lead and frontman, in Tin Orb's Production of New Dawn Fades, a play centred around the story of Joy Division. This production tours to the West End and theatres across the United Kingdom.
Published Poet
May 2022 - presentInhaling the Exhausts of the Human Complaint & The Writers Table
I released my debut poetry collection, 'Inhaling the Exhausts of the Human Complaint', in 2022. I also have several poems published in 'The Writer's Table', an anthology.
English (EFL) Tutor
March 2022 - presentFreelance
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to students at all levels. Planning and structuring lessons tailored to each individual student’s objectives, proficiency, learning style and personality type.
Writing/ Writing in English Tutor
January 2022 - presentFreelance
I've been regularly teaching writing lessons, for a variety of purposes, whether for self-expression, exam preparation, in improving one’s ability in a specific context (business, creative or academic), or as a necessary supplement to language-learning.
Freelance Writer
September 2017 - presentSelf-Employed
I've been providing writing, editing and proofreading services for a variety of clients over the last several years. I’ve ghostwritten for long-form projects, including a novel and an ongoing comic series. I’ve also written for short-form projects, such as essays, applications, articles and scripts.
Playwright
September 2017 - February 2020Teatro Boxer
Working as an actor and playwright for Teatro Boxer, a Northern Italian theatre company, where I was commissioned to write and perform in original stage adaptations which toured to theatres across the Veneto region. Such plays include Gulliver’s Travels and biopic on the life and times of Charles Darwin.
Playwright
September 2017 - March 2018Teatro Stabile
Commissioned by Teatro Stabile, Italy’s national theatre company, to write two original shows: one a homage to Shakespeare’s works set in Italy, and the other a celebration of the Beat Generation.
Workshop Facilitator/ Director
February 2015 - presentFreelance
Working in theatre in education. Facilitating workshops and teaching drama skills to adult, secondary and primary school learners, both in the U.K and overseas. As part of these ongoing workshops and theatre classes, I have also directed participants in their own stage productions, including a 2018 adaptation of Orwell’s 1984, performed by the secondary school students of ITI Francesco Severi di Padova.
Playwright
January 2014 - December 2014The Hardybutts Boys
I performed in a self-penned play called ‘The Hardybutts Boys’ at the Edinburgh Fringe, which subsequently toured across London and Bournemouth.
Reviews
Insightful mentor who helps you discover your true creative voice
I worked with Josh as my creative writing tutor for a full year and found him to be an exceptional mentor. His greatest strength is his ability to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions that help clarify your creative vision. Rather than imposing his own ideas, Josh guided me to discover what I truly wanted to express in my work.
What impressed me most was his skill in challenging me to push beyond my comfort zone while remaining supportive and encouraging. He has an intuitive sense of when to offer guidance and when to encourage experimentation. Under his mentorship, I explored creative territories I never would have discovered on my own.
Josh creates a safe, collaborative environment where creativity can flourish.
By: Guillaume