Kristin Marie Tutoring

Grammar tip: If you can count the items, use fewer. Otherwise, use less. For example, I have fewer places to go these days in quarantine. I have less free time. Do you need editing help for college or your business? Do your children need help with school in google classroom, remote learning, or English? Please contact me. Our friends and family rates are extended through June 1! (About half price). I bill by the minute, and a 6 page paper typically takes about 15-20 minutes for me to edit.

Grammar tip: When saying something like “Come visit Kate and me” remove the person’s name to check the grammar. It’s “Come visit me” not “Come visit I.” I see this all the time.

Editing tip: Don’t edit while writing. Let your thoughts flow freely. You can always “sift for gems” later and use those to rewrite. When you are ready, give it some space and you can edit with an editor’s mind. Trying to edit while writing causes writer’s block and blank pages. Want some editing or writing help? Message me for info! I do all kinds of work from corporate to school, from manuscripts to TV pitches.

Are you an IB student? Organization is crucial. I can help!

Writing tip: take a break. Set a goal and work as long as possible. When you hit a wall, sketch a plan for what you want to work out when you come back. Ideally you will have space of a day or more. In a tough all-nighter scenario, go to bed. A few hours of sleep will let the brain process and rest. You can get it done much better and more efficiently after the rest. Your brain continues to process when you take a shower, call a friend or take a walk. We can talk more about time management in our sessions.

Writing tip: write for a safe audience first. Get those thoughts out. Pretend you are writing to your friend or a cat or a parent - whoever makes you feel comfortable. You can edit later for your real audience.

Writing tip: always outline. Any writing you do without an outline is really just freewriting, which can help you generate ideas. Once you know what you want to say, stop and make a plan. This will save you time and avoid writer’s block.