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5 Reasons to Take a Brave Writer Online Class in Summer

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Here are five reasons to sign up for a summertime Brave Writer Online Class:

1. Narrow the focus! Focusing on writing alone allows your child to grow their skills without juggling lots of subjects at once. This is especially helpful for kids who do better when they can go deep on one thing at a time.

2. Short and engaging. Our classes feel more like “Summer Camp” than “Summer School” because young writers choose their topics and get actionable, positive feedback to help them grow their skills. They will want to log on to see their coach’s feedback!

3. Gain new skills that stick. Like Summer Camp, kids come away with new skills they will use for the rest of their lives, increasing their confidence and competence in every writing situation. Instead of learning to start a fire, they will learn to tap into their writing voice!

4. Freedom! Log in any time from anywhere! Our asynchronous classes fit your summer schedule, no matter where you are in the world. Your child gets a live teacher and real interactions with zero required login times.

5. 30+ academic and creative writing classes to choose from on the summer schedule! Whether you have a reluctant writer who needs a gentle on-ramp or a teen ready to stretch, there is a class that fits. Browse and find the right one.


After 26 years of teaching writing online, Brave Writer is not an unknown. We know what works. We have watched thousands of families go from dread to delight, and we can help yours do the same.

Kids grow and change, but one thing stays steady: a Brave Writer online class will meet your child where they are and help them move forward.


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Get Ready to FLEX!

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Summer is a great time to: 

  • Wander down a learning rabbit trail 
  • Sharpen skills ahead of fall
  • Learn at a leisurely pace with our FLEX classes. (Keep reading!)

FLEX Online Writing Classes!

Back by popular demand: our Brave Writer FLEX classes, which help you flex your schedule around the rest of life …or just let you slow down the pace of our regular courses.

The details:

  • Take five weeks to complete your four-week class, scheduling around vacations, camps, and other summer fun.
  • Or just go “slo-mo,” giving your student more time with the material. 
  • Decide on the due dates that work best for you and your family. Your coach is ready when you are.
  • Grab this option while you can: FLEX classes are only offered in summer!   

Our students have been enthusiastic about this! 

“I liked this course better than the classes that I’ve taken in the past because of the amount of freedom I had. The way I was able to submit my work in my own time was great for me.” – Justin

Grab that free and easy feeling for yourself and make your schooling work for you.

We’ve got four FLEX options: 

  • Essay Prep: Reading the Essay
  • Essay Prep: Dynamic Thinking
  • Essay Prep: Research and Citation
  • Essay Writing 101: Analytic Essay

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Story Delight Starts Here

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Add a dash of enchantment to your homeschool!

You’ll need: 

  • One child who enjoys surprises (add more to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons of imagination
  • 1 heaping pinch of curiosity

Instructions:

Mix gently with a whimsical writing coach. Stir in a swirl of wonder. Flip your fables, trade places with daring dragons, and wander into wild, wondrous worlds—then watch the magic manifest.

Serves:

Dreamers, doodlers, and storytellers of all kinds.

Out of an ingredient? Rusty on technique? 

We’ve got a hack for that!

Step into the Story Switcheroo kitchen to whisk and stir with a seasoned chef (a.k.a. writing coach) by your side. 


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Stop the Struggle and Start the Breakthrough!

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Let’s be real for a second: Does the mere mention of a “writing assignment” turn your happy homeschool into a battle of wills?

We’ve all been there. 

The blank stares, the heavy sighs, the “I don’t know what to say,” and—eventually—the tears (yours and theirs). You want to help, but you aren’t sure how to be the coach they need without forcing writing to the page.

Our most popular online course, Brave Writer 101: Guided Writing Process, is designed specifically to rescue your relationship with writing and turn the kitchen table back into a place of connection. It’s a 6-week intensive mission to rebuild your student’s confidence (and yours!) from the ground up.

  • For the Student: They’ll go from “I hate writing” to discovering they actually have a brilliant mind-life worth sharing. We move them from raw ideas to a polished “priceless jewel” of a final piece—without the trauma.
  • For the Parent: You get a professional writing coach in your corner. We don’t just teach your child; we coach YOU on how to be their most trusted ally, giving you the specific tools to support them for the rest of their academic career.

“This class gave me confidence, which was exactly what I needed, for teaching writing. It also gave me specific instructions, tools, and even words to use with my kids. THANK YOU!” —Parent, Kathleen


Don’t Wait for the Next Melt-Down

Our 101 classes are famous for a reason: they work. Because of the high level of individual, one-on-one coaching, our sessions fill up weeks in advance (and many are already marked “Full”).

These six weeks will change your homeschool. Sign up now and secure your spot in an upcoming class!

Don’t let another semester go by feeling stuck or watching your student’s spark fade behind a blank page. Invest in the partnership that will define your homeschool journey.


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Homeschooling Teens: Essay Writing and Academic Standards

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Around here, we love snuggling up with blankets and books, building forts, pouring tea, and fingerpainting. But your teen needs more than homemade cookies and read-alouds to thrive academically. 

Scary thought?

Deep breath. 

Brave Writer online classes offer warm fuzzies and MORE. Each class is designed to meet Common Core and academic standards. And among those classes, we offer both Essay Prep and Essay Writing courses. Check them out below.

Essay Prep

  • Dynamic Thinking
  • Reading the Essay
  • Research and Citation

Essay Writing: First Year

  • 101: Analytic Essay
  • 102: Persuasive Essay

Essay Writing: Second Year

  • 201: Critical Response Essay
  • 202: Timed Essay

Essay Writing: Third Year

  • 301: Advanced Composition
  • 302: MLA Research Essay
    • Independent Study
    • Reader Response

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