[Podcast #268] Brave Writer’s 25th Anniversary (Part 1)

Brave Writer Podcast 25th Anniversary

It started with editing church materials and swapping advice on 1990s internet message boards. Today, Brave Writer has served thousands of families, helping them transform their relationship to writing and each other. 

In this podcast episode, we walk you through the history of Brave Writer!

Take a listen as Julie explains why she started the business and how she grew it. Her story is unique, but similar to many homeschool moms’–discovering knowledge and skills that you didn’t even know you had.

The conversation is full of so many good stories, we decided to do a Part 2 next week!

Show Notes

Ghostwriter

Julie’s first paid writing job was to edit PhD dissertations. Her clients’ advisors had no idea who was behind the remarkable transformations they saw on paper. They certainly wouldn’t have guessed she was a busy homeschool mom without a graduate degree.

Internet Message Boards

As Julie’s writing career evolved into writing and editing for her church, she also discovered internet discussion boards. There, she would swap stories and tips with other homeschooling moms around the country. Eventually, a curriculum company noticed her comments and asked her to create some materials for them.

Collaboration and Growth

When that company’s plans altered, Julie created her own writing manual, The Writer’s Jungle, and started email-based writing lessons through the discussion boards. She almost immediately brought on a second teacher and learned how to file a 1099 at her local library. The rest is history!

Julie’s story is unique, but similar to many homeschool moms. Often you discover knowledge and skills that you didn’t even know you had. Just like Brave Writer serves as a resource for teaching your kids how to write, we hope Julia’s story serves as a resource as you discover your own abilities and ambitions.

Resources

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