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Black Friday Rebate Coupon

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Here are the details for the Black Friday Rebate Coupon. Understand this: for the 24 hours that are called Friday, November 27, we are offering you a chance to get a rebate on any Brave Writer product order.You place the order, send me the code and I rebate the appropriate amount to your Paypal account.

Here are the details:

Brave Writer Black Friday Rebate Coupon

Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m thankful for YOU, our Brave Writer families who work so hard to raise children who bravely share their insights and ideas with the world through powerful, connected writing.

As we gear up for 2010 (Brave Writer turns 10 in January!), please use this Black Friday Rebate Coupon to stock up on all your BW needs for the coming year. You don’t have to leave your house for this shopping trip. Simply boot up the computer and click. Add in a mug of hot cider and you’ll be ready for the most relaxing shopping you’ll do all season.

Here’s how it works:

Black Friday shopping for Brave Writer starts at midnight, November 27 (that means late Thursday night after you eat turkey) and ends midnight November 28 (Friday night). We’re in the eastern time zone so make the adjustment for your time zone.

The Black Friday Rebate Coupon is good for any Brave Writer product. That means you can use it for The Writer’s Jungle, or Help for High School, or any of The Writer’s Jungle packages; the Gold package which includes the Arrow and Slingshot Evaluation and Planning Tools, or the Platinum package which includes year-long Language Arts Subscriptions (Arrow and Boomerang). You can apply the coupon to Already Published isses of the Arrow, Boomerang or Slingshot. You can use it for any of the writing aids: Fairy Tales, Poetry, Myths and Legends, and so on. You may even apply this coupon to a semester order of the Boomerang Complete (whose price will go up in January). If you purchase the semester now, you lock in the current price.

For a limited time (until January) we’re offering The Writer’s Jungle and Help for High School together for $124.99 in a package we call the BW Home Study Package. Don’t miss this chance to get them for the lowest price possible.

The coupon is not applicable to online classes (registration for those is on Tuesday, December 1, 2009).

The coupon has two possible rebate amounts.

Spend $120.00 or more – $25.00 rebate.

Spend $200.00 or more – $50.00 rebate.

Simply place your order and put the following code on your Paypal order (if a note option is provided) or send it to me in an email: julie@bravewriter.com. If you send the code in an email, please include the name and email address of your Paypal order.

The code is: BLKFRIBW09

The coupon only works with online orders. We will not accept the coupon for check orders. If you have difficulties with Paypal, contact Julie at: julie@bravewriter.com.

You may share the Black Friday Rebate Coupon code on homeschooling forums, email lists and with your friends. When a friend uses it, we’ll add her to our email list in order to activate the code. If you share the code with a friend who makes a purchase, send me an email with her name and order and we’ll send you a FREE issue of the Arrow or Boomerang as a thank you.

Black Friday orders are not refundable so be sure you know what you want when you make your order.

Julie

P.S. Check out the new class schedule. Registration opens Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at noon EST

Use the Black Friday Rebate Coupon to order Brave Writer Products on Friday, November 27 for $25.00 or $50.00 off of your total purchase! See inside of this email for details.

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Winter Class Schedule is up!

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Hi everyone!

We’ve got the winter class schedule. Registration opens at noon on December 1, 2009 (Tuesday). Registration STAYS open until the individual class is full.

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Email: Reports from the front and a question!

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Julie,

I have been reading the Brave Writer Manual (The Writer’s Jungle) and LOVE IT. I really like the easy approach you give us to teach our kids. I’m still waiting for the October book to come into my library to start the Arrow program, so I’ll keep you posted on how that goes.

The charter requires everything that the state requires but my rep is also a college Language Arts teacher. She wants Daniel writing long book reports, essays, and paragraphs when completing school work. My son, up until Brave Writer “hated” anything that required writing. He would cringe when constantly reminded that he needed to be able to write an essay for the state tests in April. Even writing the answers to questions in our history book required my writing the answers he dictated to me and then he would copy them.

Yesterday, we went on a nature walk, in between the rain storms, and collected flowers he wanted to put in a vase and do a writing project on. We started with using the five senses and listing descriptive words. When he finished that I asked him to write one sentence (no worries about spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) and to my surprise he wrote two very good sentences. He was so proud reading them to us when his dad came home from work. When he was done, I congratulated him and let him know that he could be done for the day. To my surprise he asked if he could write more. Of course I said yes.

Julie, thank you for this great easy to understand writing program. We are very blessed to have found you.

Ann

Thanks Ann! It’s always such good news to know that kids discover the power and pride of selecting words to represent their inner experience. You’re doing a great job!

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Julie,

It’s wonderful to see you up and blogging again. You’re blog has encouraged me greatly these past couple years. I started a blog a couple years ago, because of your encouragement. Writing in it occasionally, my essay like entries reflect upon what I am learning on my journey. Rereading my blog, I notice how much of your philosophy on life (not just writing) has helped me flesh out the things I struggled with through my 19years of home educating. You have also made me realize the importance of example in my life to inspire others. The purpose I have for my blog is to impart to my children as they go through their journey of parenting. Your blog is one of two I come back to, continually. I just want to say thank you for inspiring me to inspire others. : )

May God shower you with many blessings today!
Diane

Wonderful to hear from you Diane. I’m thrilled that my blog has encouraged you, but even more thrilled to know that you are writing your own! That’s what it’s all about.

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Hi Julie-

Thanks for sharing at PEACH tonight and for signing your “autograph” on Stefanie’s writing book. That will be inspiring for her! I have been using your TWJ (The Writer’s Jungle) electronic since Sept. and we ordered various older electronic Arrows to jive with our TOG readings this year,too. At any rate, as I told you, it has been going really well. Stef is happier and not as reluctant anymore. She likes the freewriting. Would you recommend our next step to be just keep doing what we are doing? [buy other Arrows as needed]. I wasn’t sure if doing the Kidswrite Basic would be doing more of the same but with a larger audience and seeing the other kids’ writing with the teacher interaction? Since she is 10, do we just keep going until she gets to middle/high school and use your other essay writing classes, etc? Just wondered your thoughts,

Cindy

Hi Cindy.

You’re doing all the right things. Glad she is growing and relaxing. Your understanding of KWB is accurate. It’s a great place to get feedback, to see other student writing and to ask your in-depth questions about becoming your daughter’s most effective writing coach and ally. If you want an experience that is similar in terms of level, but that uses the tools of TWJ for a different product, I suggest taking a look at the Just So Stories course. It starts on November 2 and gives your daughter a chance to apply her newly found enthusiasm and skills to a specific writing project. This course is not offered again this year and the instructor is our longest-term writing teacher. In other words, she’s fabulous.

In fact, I hope lots of families sign up for JSS as it will close soon. Your kids get to write stories about animals that make use of Rudyard Kipling’s delightful use of language. You’ll love the process and the results.

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Copywork/Dictation class starts on Monday! Don’t miss it.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Brave Writer Fall Classes still OPEN for registration!

Don’t miss the Copywork and Dictation class! It’s our most popular, innovative class for moms looking for depth instruction in how to teach language arts naturally (spelling, grammar, handwriting, punctuation and literary elements). This course will revolutionize your understanding of how to use the natural practices of copywork and dictation to accomplish all your best intentions for language arts instruction. Don’t miss it!

“This has been an INCREDIBLE class! I learned SO MUCH and I am very thankful for your experience, encouragement and information. I love the fact that you just about buried us with advice & information. I was still able to keep on top of it even though we’re brand new to copywork.” Betsy R

“This makes copywork/dictation as a practise truly personalized, which I love. It grows with the learner and incorporates ownership. You’ve provided so many new and specific activities to explore, I feel prepared and confident to keep making this one of our major language arts activities.” Kara

Check out the class descriptions by clicking on the links above.

Julie

P.S. Registration for Fall Classes stays open as long as there is space in a class (any time from today until the start date of class, as long as there is space).

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Reminder: Fall classes are filling up!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

If you want to be in a fall class, be sure to sign up soon. They are filling (as they always do).

Kidswrite Basic is closed for the first session but you can still sign up for the session that begins November 2.

Kidswrite Intermediate has three slots left.

MLA Research Essay has 7 slots left.

The rest have openings but they will fill as the start dates draw near. Don’t wait to sign up!

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Fall Class 09 Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. EDT Today

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Brave Writer Fall Class Registration opens today, 12:00 EDT (Monday, August 3, 2009).

Registration opens on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. That means you can register in your time zone when it coordinates with Eastern Daylight Savings Time. You may register any time after registration opens until the class is filled or until the start date. Hurry, though. Brave Writer classes are popular. Don’t let your choice fill up without you!

Check out the class descriptions by clicking on the links above.

For more information: Facebook message, g-chat (juliecinci), skype (juliebogart), tweet (julieunplugged), email (help@bravewriter.com) or phone (513) 307-1405.

Julie
P.S. Registration for Fall Classes stays open as long as there is space in a class (any time from today until the start date of class, as long as there is space). We open registration at noon EDT, Monday, August 3. Sign up soon!

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The Arrow and the Boomerang start August 1

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

You can sign up any time and unsubscribe any time too. However, if you’re wanting the full year of issues, now’s the time to get that going! The Arrow and the Boomerang are our language arts products designed to make copywork and dictation spring to life. We give you four passages per month from a living book with detailed notes about grammar, spelling and punctuation, as well as noting literary style. Read more by clicking on the Arrow and the Boomerang.

We have several options for subscription or year long payment possibilities. You can purchase either of these as part of the Platinum package with The Writer’s Jungle as well.

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At the beach!

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

I keep hoping to write a blog entry, but my nieces and nephew keep climbing on me, wanting to do Photo Booth on my Mac. Have to play in the sun, swim in the Pacific ocean off of Catalina’s coast and eat steak off the BBQ. Sorry! It’s a hard life.

See you as soon as I can rub two minutes together for writing.

In the meantime, check out the class listings. The Custom Writing Program class begins on Monday as does the Movie Discussion class. Sign up now before it’s too late!

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Email: Fans of The Writer’s Jungle

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Hi everyone.

I wrote The Writer’s Jungle in 1999, published it in 2000. Since then, we’ve sold several thousand copies and I revised it once (adding a lengthy preface in 2005 which is what we call the “second edition”). This morning, I received two emails that enthused about the content. I wanted to share those with you.

The Writer’s Jungle is still your best writing resource and will last you the longest time. Save your money. Don’t buy dozens of writing programs. Learn how to be your child’s best writing ally and coach now so that you can support your kids all the way through homeschool and beyond. Enjoy.

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Hi!

I just wanted to drop a note to say, after waiting several years for my kids to be ‘old enough’ and reading your emails and blog for ages, for my birthday this past weekend I received my very own copy of The Writer’s Jungle and I am loving it! Even my husband is enjoying listening to me go on and on about all the cool (sorry, you banned that adjective … how about incredible?) information in it.

It’s such an affirming book. You’re so right, ‘real’ writers don’t do it the way so many textbooks teach, they do it the way you’re describing in your book. It’s a lesson I’ve been trying to learn myself these past four years (since your blog got me hooked on NaNoWriMo, thanks!), and I really enjoy reading a guide that will help me translate this into something I can teach my children. (Who, at 7 and 4, are also hooked on NaNo. LOL.)

My husband is also laughing because he’s never seen me read anything so slowly before (I devour most books), but I keep telling him I can’t read it when the kids are up because I might miss something, and I have to read it slowly because it’s got so many wise bits in it.

Anyway, I’m sure you get lots of raves about the book, but I just wanted to add my Thanks to everyone else’s. I am so excited to get this, this year, because it had been on my curriculum list but our budget ended up taking some hits and I had to take it off. So I am very excited about this birthday gift from my dear dh!

Thank you for being such a patient mentor to so many moms!
Kristen

(P.S. I did take one of your Writing for Fun adult classes one summer, and also enjoyed that one … still have fun memories of the activities!)

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I am reading The Writer’s Jungle now and I am very inspired by your method. Find myself laughing along the way as the experience and struggles you have seems so similar to mine. Excellent job and thanks for sharing so many wonderful experiences and “cure” with us homeschoolers.

God bless and shalom,
Elizabeth

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If you’re trying to think about how to make the most of your writing year, start now, start here. The Writer’s Jungle has been helping moms for nearly ten years now. Use this summer to revamp how you understand writing so that come fall, you’ll be excited and primed for making writing a meaningful and satisfying (even fun!) part of your kids’ lives.

–Julie

Tags: homeschool, writing
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Art Appreciation: Enhance your awareness of beauty

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

this July.

Good friend and art aficionado, Beth Burgess, is again teaching her well-received “Art Appreciation” course from last summer. So many of us want to give our children a rich education in the arts, but feel we lack the skills to equip us. Beth’s years as a painter, photographer and art history student (combined with her years of home educating her own four children) give you the chance to unlock some of art’s mysteries. Charlotte Mason has long venerated the idea of a solid art education. She talks about “furnishing the halls of our minds with great works of art.” She suggests picture study as a way to expand a child’s attention to detail and appreciation for beauty.

Brave Writer has long suggested devoting time to art appreciation as visual stimulation has a way of revving the writing impulse. Encounters with visual images crafted for specific impact stir our imaginations and vocabularies. Art appreciation is also a lens through which your kids may enjoy viewing history.

Read the class description here and give yourself a treat this summer. Immerse yourself in a course that will both prepare you to teach art to your kids, but will also offer you a respite from the daily cares of life at home. Escape into the visual world of paintings and photography. You deserve a chance to grow, expand and be nurtured, too, you know.

Course Description

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