Budding novelists at home?

At Brave Writer, we know that fiction stories are like precious jewels to kids. So our instructors teach the mechanics of fiction writing while also nurturing students’ imaginations.

Explore our fiction lineup below, then click the images to register. 

  • Comic Strip Capers

Create characters. Draw scenes. Craft a compelling plot! Writers learn the art of visual storytelling through comics—no drawing skills needed. Comic enthusiasts will love getting the inside scoop on how comics are planned and created. 

  • Fan Fiction

Turn obsession into creation! Teens write fiction based on their favorite characters, TV shows, movies, or books while learning how to craft a plot and develop a voice. Help your teen join in on the fandom conversation by producing writing they can publish online!

  • Gamers Write!

When storytelling meets the gaming world. Writers explore quests, develop backstories, and customize characters, all while teaming up with fellow gamers. A favorite, even with reluctant writers. Infuse your homeschool with fresh, new energy!

  • History Writing: Historical Fiction

The pages of the past are ripe for story ideas. Join us, and combine research and imagination. Students choose a historical time period and write compelling fiction grounded in real events and settings. The perfect mix of tangible facts and fiction.

  • Passion for Fiction

A survey-style class that introduces teens to the essential elements of fiction: dialogue, description, structure, and more. Students will gain the tools needed to create, revise, and edit a full-length story. Perfect for future novelists looking to level up their writing.

  • Powerful Fiction Techniques

Ready for advanced writing craft? Explore literary devices, story arcs, pacing, and emotional resonance. Ideal for teens already comfortable with creative writing basics, who are ready for a deep dive into revision techniques.

  • Scriptwriting

Whether for stage or screen—your writer’s words take the spotlight! Students learn how to write dialogue-rich scripts while exploring structure and visual storytelling. Plus, they get to share their work with other passionate writers and film fans! 

  • Worldbuilding

Adore dragons? Dystopias? Alien worlds? We help your tweens design believable and compelling settings that fuel unforgettable stories. Each week, your kids will explore a new facet of worldbuilding and then practice applying that knowledge to their own world.  

  • Writing a Greek Myth

What makes a myth tick? We’ll find out in this class. Tweens explore themes of transformation, hubris, and heroism as they write their own original Greek myths. A fantastic entry point to the world of fiction writing because the familiar stories and characters provide scaffolding. 

  • Writing the Short Story

From idea to finished draft, this class helps writers craft and revise a complete short story. Over five weeks, we provide your student with everything they need on this journey: community, structure, advice, and encouragement.  

Highlights of these courses:

  • Four weeks long and asynchronous, for maximum flexibility
  • Capped at 25 students who interact with each other, writer's workshop-style
  • Includes a live instructor giving personalized feedback to help writers grow

All writers—from wide-eyed beginners to seasoned storytellers—are welcome. 

Let the storytelling begin!

Word on the Street

  1. This class helped me grow as a writer: I used to only be able to write a paragraph-long story (and they weren't very good), and now, thanks to this class, I have written a one-and-a-half-page story (that I think was pretty good).

    —Elliott, 11

  2. I learned that you don't need to have a clear idea of your story when you start. The key thing is that you start.

    —Kate

  3. I went from not describing things clearly to having a new understanding of descriptive scenes.

    —Amyra

  4. I learned that sharing my work doesn't have to be terrifying, that sharing my writing with people can help me grow and learn. 

    —Annabelle

  5. I never had writer's block in this class because of the fantastic feedback I received. Each time I read the comments on my post, I felt instantly motivated to start writing again!

    —Emilie