Choose a Level
Elementary classes are designed for students ages 5-10 and their parents.
All elementary classes are family classes. Parents post their kids' writing and interact directly with the instructor in these classes.
For upper elementary students (ages 9 and above) who are handwriting with relative ease and are ready for an independent experience, opt for our Middle School Semester.
IMPORTANT
Family classes allow you to reserve multiple seats for all your kids for one price. At checkout, let us know how many seats you'd like to reserve or write to us at [email protected] to open additional seats as needed! This is only an option in the Elementary cohorts.
Registration for Fall 2026 opens July 13th. See what we offered in Winter/Spring below!
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Words, Words, Words!
Playing with Poetry: Discovery
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Groovy Grammar Workshop
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$458.00 $408.00
Words are the building blocks of language. What better way to learn than to PLAY with those blocks?
Our unconventional activities introduce students to the more concrete elements of writing without stifling their creativity. We show how grammar, literary devices, and vocabulary can accentuate a writer’s ideas and imagination.
Perfect for families who want a foundation in the enjoyment of language.
Best for ages 9 and up.
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Young Storytellers—Unleashed!
Elementary Writing: Story Switcheroo
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Elementary Writing: Telling Tales
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$298.00 $248.00
Words are the building blocks of language. What better way to learn than to PLAY with those blocks?
Our unconventional activities introduce students to the more concrete elements of writing without stifling their creativity. We show how great stories and gentle literary analysis can accentuate a writer’s ideas and imagination. Perfect for families who want a foundation in the enjoyment of storytelling.
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
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Gentle Literary Journey
Shakespeare Workshop
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Playing with Poetry: Exploration
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$458.00 $408.00
If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll tackle literature outside your comfort zone, here’s our secret: do it while your kids are young and open to experimenting!
You might be intimidated, but they aren’t yet. The elementary years are prime time to stretch into genres previously known as “hard.”
This whimsical pairing introduces you and your child to engaging poetry and Shakespeare! We learn a lot about writing when we read widely, exploring the ways that language can twist and turn.
Middle school classes are designed for students ages 9-14.
Classes in these cohorts are either:
- independent student-to-instructor interaction classes
- parent/student partner classes (Brave Writer 101*, 102, 201)
- family classes — multiple students and parents for one price (Playing with Poetry)
*If enrolling more than one student in Brave Writer 101, you are entitled to a different discount. Enroll just one student here and contact us at [email protected] to process a second registration.
For upper elementary students who would benefit from extra parental support, opt for the Elementary Semester.
Students older than 14 who are resistant writers or writing at a remedial level are welcome to enroll in the Middle School Semester.
Registration for Fall 2026 opens July 13th. See what we offered in Winter/Spring below!
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Intro to Brave Writer
Brave Writer 101: Guided Writing Process
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Building Brave Writers: Description
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Brave Writer 102: Learning to Revise
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$597.00 $547.00
Perfect start for those new to Brave Writer or searching for a “no tears” approach that works!
At this stage your kids need more input from you, so learn our methods to use at home! With the one-on-one help of an expert coach, you'll partner with your student to walk through the entire writing process in a stress-free, engaging way.
Our second class helps your student solidify the freewriting habit they began in BW 101. When they finish that independent class, you’ll re-partner with them to embark on a wacky revision experience like you’ve never experienced.
The writing process, from idea generation to polished final product! This cohort is a game changer for your family’s relationship to writing.
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Writing Across Subjects
Middle School Writing: History Projects
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Writing a Greek Myth
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Middle School Writing: Science Projects
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$597.00 $547.00
The answer to the question: When will I use these writing skills anyway?
Writing pairs with every subject!
Perfect for the middle grader who loves variety, information, and a concrete finished product.
Pairing writing with fun topics is a much easier entry point for many students this age. Experience with different formats is essential preparation for the high school years ahead.
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High School Prep
Elementary Writing:
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Middle School Writing: Passion Projects
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Essay Prep: Dynamic Thinking
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$647.00 $597.00
This semester does it all. Analysis. Formats. Critical thinking.
Don’t drop your teen into high school writing without giving them the skills to navigate big ideas. This semester is a transition between the personal experience-driven writing of youth and the more disciplined, rhetorically-driven thinking of academic writing.
We nourish a student's original writing voice while also inviting them to develop a sophisticated investigation of academic topics. Rather than simply leaving childhood writing behind, they can experiment with applying their personal flair to increasingly academic tasks.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
High school classes are designed for students ages 13-18.
Classes in these cohorts are independent student-to-instructor interaction classes.
12-year-old independent writers at an advanced level of writing may enroll in the High School Semester.
High school students who are resistant writers or writing at a remedial level are welcome to enroll in the Middle School Semester.
Registration for Fall 2026 opens July 13th. See what we offered in Winter/Spring below!
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Research to Writing
Essay Prep: Research and Citation
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History Writing: Historical Fiction
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History Writing: History Lab
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$727.00 $677.00
These days, it’s easy to confuse a sound argument with an opinion piece, a blog post, or lengthy Instagram comment. Students need to learn how to read a range of sources, evaluate arguments, and then take a position to defend intelligently, with nuance.
Research is the grounding beneath good nonfiction writing.
These classes have been updated to reflect the challenges of doing academic research online. Learn to vet a website, discern bias, and cite sources correctly.
Help your teen “write not rant” this semester!
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Learn to Analyze and Persuade
Essay Writing 101: Analytic Essay
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Essay Writing 102: Persuasive Essay
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Movie Discussion Club: Urban Fantasy
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$627.00 $577.00
The internet has habituated us to persuasive language, but scholarly writing requires elements that TikTok doesn’t.
This semester plan offers your teens the chance to experiment with persuasive writing tactics in the realm of essay composition, critical analysis of texts, and media commentary.
We help them acquire the skills needed in academic persuasive writing including thesis statements, convincing structure, logical flow, compelling writing, and sourcing correctly to avoid plagiarism.
Movie Discussion Club: Urban Fantasy
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Advanced Writing for College Prep
Essay Writing 202: Timed Essay
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Powerful Fiction Techniques
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Essay Writing 301: Advanced Composition
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$737.00 $687.00
Teens preparing for college need practice with a variety of genres, topics, and writing environments!
Consider this cohort a must-have for your juniors and seniors.
In college writing, it’s not enough to craft simple persuasive essays. Students must also demonstrate skills in narrative writing and textual analysis.
Most importantly, they must demonstrate critical thinking as they apply their own experience and evaluation to what they read.
Experience with essay writing recommended.