Creative Writing Crash Course

Is Your Child Struggling with 11+ Creative Writing? Transform Their Skills in Weeks (Not Years)

Parents: Stop wasting thousands on ineffective tuition. Our proven system has helped hundreds of children secure grammar and independent school places with exceptional writing skills.

11 Plus Creative Writing Tutor

Why Parents Like You Are Choosing Our Crash Course Over Traditional Tuition

Traditional 11+ Creative Writing Tuition

£3,000+

  • Weekly sessions for 12+ months
  • Generic feedback without specific marking criteria
  • Inconsistent teaching approaches
  • Time-consuming travel to sessions
  • Rigid scheduling that disrupts family life

Geek School Creative Writing Crash Course

Just £200

  • Complete at your own pace over 6 months
  • Expert marking using actual exam criteria
  • Structured system proven to get results
  • Learn anywhere, anytime – no travel needed
  • Fits around your family’s busy schedule
Creative Writing Crash Course
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What Makes Our Approach Different? The Results Speak for Themselves

Expert Marking System

Our unique marking approach uses the exact criteria from top grammar and independent schools, giving your child insider knowledge on what examiners really want.

Targeted Skill Development

We focus only on the techniques that actually score marks, eliminating wasted time on irrelevant exercises that don’t improve exam performance.

Proven Results

Our students consistently achieve top marks in their 11+ exams, with hundreds successfully gaining places at prestigious grammar and independent schools.

Time-Efficient Learning

Just 30-45 minutes per week is all your child needs to transform their writing skills, making consistent practice manageable even for the busiest families.

Flexible Access

Six months of unlimited access means your child can revisit lessons as needed, reinforcing concepts and perfecting techniques right up to exam day.

Expert Instruction

Learn from Joycellyn Akuffo, professional journalist and managing director of Geek School Tutoring, who has helped hundreds of students succeed.

Parents Just Like You Are Seeing Remarkable Results

“My son struggled with creative writing for years. After just 4 weeks with this course, his school teacher asked what had changed! He’s now confident and actually enjoys writing.”

– Sarah, Bromley

“We spent over £2,000 on private tutoring with minimal improvement. This course accomplished more in 8 weeks than a year of traditional tuition. My daughter passed her 11+ with flying colours!”

– James, Beckenham

“The marking system is what makes this course special. For the first time, my child understood exactly what she needed to do to improve. Worth every penny and saved us thousands on tuition.”

– Priya, Lewisham

What Your Child Will Learn in The Creative Writing Crash Course

Powerful Story Planning – Master the narrative arc for creative writing in just a handful of guided lessons, ensuring your child never runs out of ideas or time in the exam.

Vocabulary Enhancement – Learn techniques to incorporate impressive vocabulary naturally and appropriately, avoiding the common pitfall of forced or misused “fancy words”.

Character Development – Create memorable, three-dimensional characters that captivate examiners and make stories stand out from the hundreds they read.

Setting Description – Transform basic settings into vivid worlds using sensory language that transports readers and impresses examiners.

Dialogue Mastery – Craft realistic, purposeful dialogue that advances the story and reveals character – a skill that immediately distinguishes top-scoring papers.

Grammar and Punctuation – Apply advanced techniques that showcase sophistication without errors, including the proper use of semi-colons, colons, and other marks that signal writing maturity.

Editing Strategies – Develop critical self-editing skills to polish and perfect writing under exam conditions, ensuring no marks are lost to careless mistakes.

What’s Included in Your Child’s Creative Writing Crash Course

Engaging Video Lessons

In-depth video tutorials taught by Joycellyn Akuffo, professional journalist and the managing director of Geek School Tutoring, breaking down complex writing techniques into easy-to-understand concepts.

Practical Worksheets

Downloadable practice materials that reinforce each lesson, helping your child apply new techniques immediately and build confidence with each exercise.

Real Exam-Style Assignments

Six carefully crafted writing assignments that mirror actual 11+ exam questions, giving your child authentic practice with the exact types of tasks they’ll face on test day.

Expert Feedback

Personalized marking and detailed feedback on your child’s writing, using the exact criteria that examiners use to evaluate 11+ creative writing submissions.

Six Months of Access

Enjoy six months of access to all course materials, allowing your child to revisit lessons as needed and continue refining their skills right up to exam day.

Exclusive Bonuses

11+ Writing Checklist – The exact criteria examiners use to evaluate creative writing
Vocabulary Booster Pack – 100+ sophisticated words and phrases organised by theme

Don’t Let Your Child Miss Out on Their Dream School Because of Poor Writing Skills

Our proven system delivers better results for just £200 – a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from traditional creative writing tuition?

Traditional tuition often takes a generic approach, focusing on general writing skills without specific exam preparation. Our course is specifically designed for 11+ success, using the exact marking criteria from top schools. We focus only on techniques that score marks, eliminating wasted time and effort. Plus, our flexible online format means no travel time, no scheduling headaches, and the ability to review lessons as many times as needed.

How much time will my child need to spend on this course?

The course is made in bite-sized lessons, which are designed to fit easily into even the busiest schedules, making consistent practice manageable and stress-free. The course is self-paced, so you can adjust the timing to suit your family’s needs.

How long will we have access to the course materials?

You’ll enjoy six months of access to all course materials, allowing your child to revisit lessons as needed and continue refining their skills right up to exam day. This extended access period ensures concepts are fully mastered and techniques become second nature.

Is this course suitable for children preparing for specific schools?

Independent schools including Trinity in Shirley, James Allen Girls, Alleyn’s, and Sevenoaks. The techniques and strategies taught are applicable across all 11+ creative writing exams, giving your child the versatility to excel regardless of the specific school requirements.

What if my child is really struggling with creative writing?

This course is perfect for children who are struggling! We break down complex writing techniques into easy-to-understand concepts, building confidence step by step. The structured approach ensures no foundational skills are missed, and our unique marking system provides clear guidance on exactly what needs improvement. Many of our most successful students started the course with significant writing challenges.

What’s included in the course package?

The course includes in-depth video tutorials, downloadable practice worksheets, six carefully crafted writing assignments that mirror actual 11+ exam questions, personalized marking and feedback, plus exclusive bonuses including our 11+ Writing Checklist (the exact criteria examiners use) and a Vocabulary Booster Pack with 100+ sophisticated words and phrases organised by theme.

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