Creative Writing Mentorship — Berlin & Online
I help writers develop their voice, break through creative blocks, and move their projects forward — through focused one-on-one mentorship and small group workshops.
My approach is built on momentum, honest feedback, and accountability — not theory.
What I Offer
One-on-One Mentorship
Personalized guidance for writers at any stage of a project. We work together to:
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Clarify the structure of your story, essay, or script
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Get unstuck when momentum stalls
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Find and develop your voice
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Turn vague ideas into concrete pages
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Break patterns of perfectionism and self-sabotage
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Build a sustainable writing rhythm
Format: Video calls or in-person in Berlin-Kreuzberg, flexible scheduling, worldwide availability
Approach: Direct feedback focused on moving your project forward
Group Workshops
Small, intensive writing workshops — capped at 8 participants — for writers who want the energy of a group and the focus of a real working session.
No upcoming dates yet. Leave your email to be notified when a group is forming.
Guest Talks & Panels
I speak at cultural institutions, universities, and literary events on topics including:
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Creative voice and the writing process
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The essay form in literature and film
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Writing through psychological blocks
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Fiction, autobiography, and the space between
How We Work
For Individual Writers
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Working on a short story, novel, script, personal essay, or memoir
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Stuck and needing outside perspective and accountability
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Writing but not finishing — and ready to change that
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Wanting honest feedback that strengthens rather than flattens your voice
For Institutions
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Universities offering creative writing courses
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Cultural spaces and literary festivals seeking workshop leaders
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Organizations exploring writing as a creative and professional practice
Experience & Background
Mentorship: One-on-one guidance for writers via Zoom or in person in Berlin. Currently top-rated on Preply, working with writers across Europe and the US.
Published Author: First book published at age 10 (Be'er Publishing, Israel). Filmmaker and essayist whose work has screened at the Israel Museum, the Sorbonne, and international festivals.
Organizer: Hebrew Writers Roundtable, Berlin — a weekly gathering for Hebrew-language writers, Shakespeare & Sons, Friedrichshain.
Get in Touch
For Individual Mentorship: Send a message describing where you are with your writing. I usually respond within 48 hours.
Rate for one-on-one: €50 per session
Availability: Monday to Friday, 1–7pm CET
Format: Video call or in person in Berlin-Kreuzberg
For Institutions: Contact me to discuss workshops, guest talks, or panel participation.
Matan Tal is a Berlin-based writer and filmmaker. His work includes The Invention of Chris Marker (2020), David Lynch: The Virtual Life (2020) and more.
