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Middle School Writing Projects

Middle School Writing Projects

Got a middle grader who is stuck in a writing rut?

We’ve got the class for you: Middle School Writing Projects!

This online class was designed to let your kids take the writing risks they crave. 

Students pick their own project type. 
Fact Book, “How-to” Report, Newspaper Article, One-Page Narration, or PowerPoint/Keynote Presentation.

Our writing coach shows them the principles behind their chosen project type and offers them writing strategies to fulfill their goal.

Students choose their own topic. 
Terracotta warriors, the brain and music, dogs and health, Hermione Granger, Australian wildlife, how to write a comic. You name it!

Our writing coach demonstrates how to narrow the topic appropriately, collect information, and mold raw material into a finished product.

We love a deep dive here at Brave Writer!

Our Middle School Writing Projects class offers

  • an introduction to writing formats
  • immersion into a topic kids love
  • short bursts of writing to keep motivation high
  • academic practices like planning, revising, editing
  • experience doing research and taking notes

What students say:

I love how we were allowed to choose whatever we wanted because it really makes a difference if we love what we write since we are more fired up by the topic. – Brooklyn

During this class I have really understood how to make a non-fiction article! – Selah

I wasn’t much of a writer before this class and to me writing was just getting my point across to the other person. Now, writing has more depth and has new beauty. – Alana


Your student will take the reins in our Middle School Writing Projects class—with all the same support and feedback you expect from a Brave Writer class. A perfect pairing!

Middle School Writing Prompts

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Relieve Pressure or Offer Support

Relieve Pressure or Offer Support

We have two options when our kids struggle: to relieve the pressure to perform—taking a break, slowing down, lowering expectations; or to offer support—partnering with the child, trying a new strategy, providing more resources.

Most of us have a natural response to struggle—to back away or to push through. Our kids get to know our default practices. Sometimes what worked before stops working—the child needs a fresh approach. For instance a child who keeps backing away from challenge may benefit from your strength to say: “You can do it! I’m here to help.”
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Whereas if your child is used to you pushing and cheerleading to get beyond the struggle, it may be a welcome relief to hear you say, “Let’s come back to this next week.”
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If you tend to be the parent who typically relieves pressure, experiment with holding space for struggle. Consider

  • partnering,
  • not giving up,
  • trying new strategies,
  • offering faith in your child’s strength and ability to meet a challenge.

If you’re the kind of parent that typically provides support for overcoming challenge, experiment with

  • giving your child a break,
  • slowing the pace,
  • doing fewer problems,
  • going down to an easier level for a little while longer.

These are the two options. Pick one; see what happens. If you hit a wall, try the other! It’s okay to play around with these tools. That’s how you discover what your child needs to thrive.


This post is originally from Instagram and @juliebravewriter is my account there so come follow along for more conversations like this one!


The Homeschool Alliance

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Friday Freewrite: Feet

Friday Freewrite

Oh, the tales your feet could tell! Have they stepped on a pin or tripped on the stairs? Or maybe they ran for cover in a rainstorm or wore pointe shoes for the first time. Share a story that involves your footsies.

New to freewriting? Check out our online guide.

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Journey Into the Past

Penning the Past online writing class

Got a child obsessed with

  • American Girl books?
  • Magic Tree House?
  • Civil War battles?
  • WWII facts?

We have an online writing class for you! Take Penning the Past!

Historical fiction is enchanting to kids. Now they have a chance to try their hand at this fascinating genre.

You’ll be surprised how well non-fiction and fiction blend together to engage even your most reluctant writers!

Why is historical fiction a great entry point to creative writing?

Many of the story elements are READY before they start! The setting, conflict, even the characters might be something your kids already have imagined.

ENTHUSIASM is built in! This is your child’s chance to take that historical event they’re obsessed with and run with it!

Parameters associated with historical fiction (time, place, etc.) act as GUIDANCE for your writers. Having a ‘container’ in which to develop their stories actually gives them more to write about!

Students build ACADEMIC SKILLS as they research. The differences between primary and secondary sources, accuracy and editing their work all come into play.

This class is a fantastic compliment to TRAVEL. Follow up a family trip with a deep dive into the world they’ve been visiting! 


See what students say:

Thank you so much for this amazing class! You have really helped me to grow as a writer! Thank you for the new experience! – Abby 

I have not been to Pompeii, but I visited a travelling exhibition last month at the Australian National Maritime Museum showing some of the Pompeii artifacts. It was so interesting to see their real jewelry, strongbox, bread, other food, bowls etc. I was able to feel connected with the people and life at that tragic time. – Manu


Allow your child to be TRANSPORTED to another place and time with Historical Fiction! 

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Penning the Past

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Podcast: Ask Julie Transcripts

Brave Writer Podcast Transcripts

The podcast transcripts are all here! You asked for them, we promised, and now we’re delivering. 📬

We’ve been including them one by one on the Brave Writer blog and now you can enjoy ALL of the transcripts for the Ask Julie podcasts.

Print them out, highlight the parts you like, make notes in the margins—or stash them in a folder for the next time you need a pop of inspiration.

Transcripts for the Season Five podcasts:

S5E1: Embracing Elements of Home with Tammy Kim
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S5E2: Growing a Mind & Cultivating Curiosity with Christa Gregg
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S5E3: What About Technology? with Lindsay McCarthy
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S5E4: Checklist Lovers – Planning From Behind with Jennifer Vetter
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S5E5: When Learning Isn’t Fun with Anne Trott
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S5E6: Community is Self-Care with Jennifer Hunter
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S5E7: Finding a Balance in High School with Karen Goldstein
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S5E8: Cultivating Connection in a Large Family with Jardel Manalo
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S5E9: Awesome Adulting with Jessica Hammond
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S5E10: Prepping Your Teen for Adulthood with Myah St. John
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S5E11: Breaking Free from Multitasking with Courtney Moyer
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S5E12: Routines, Chaos, and Big Goals—Oh My! with CO Springs Homeschool Mamas Group
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The Brave Writer podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, our blog, and any other podcast providing server like Stitcher.

If you’re new to the podcast, listen to previous episodes here.

Ask Julie Brave Writer Podcast

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