Follow A Brave Writer’s Life in Brief, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/a-brave-writers-life-in-brief Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:33:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvphkTpd0EY1S1Ly282xAAw Here are the titles (categories for the Quill*) for the coming academic year for our Quill and Dart programs! QUILL (ages 5-7)DART (ages 8-10) At Brave Writer, we take the selection of these book titles Very Seriously! We read, discuss, and delight in the year’s latest fiction as well as relishing the classics. Hope you’ll join us for an AWESOME year of learning […]]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvphkTpd0EY1S1Ly282xAAw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WuJYmmmcWL8Ha7VFky8BpXO One of the most popular questions we get as a company is to define (or identify) our underlying worldview. Parents who sift through the Internet looking for homeschool programs want to find companies that align enough with their values that they can trust them as tools to educate their children. There are lots of ways […]]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 15:01:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WuJYmmmcWL8Ha7VFky8BpXO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvO0rNvpDRUkXtuT6pSmY81 All curricula benefits from reading enough about it to understand its philosophy and practice before you begin. Don’t be so quick to expect a book to “self-teach.” Invest up front, and then the program may work easily for you and your kids. Are you hot and heavy in planning/research/shopping mode? A Few Tips Read—in the […]]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 10:02:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvO0rNvpDRUkXtuT6pSmY81 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WsS5OjcMZ2qtx-xWH3zZqEA The vegetables (and a few fruits!) are arguing over which combination of them makes the best soup. Write their conversation. New to freewriting? Check out our online guide.]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 10:25:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WsS5OjcMZ2qtx-xWH3zZqEA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5Wvng7wYGUIn19aXKMm36c-X Meet my college friend in this podcast episode! Meg Maloney is the author of an intriguing memoir, “Slow Your Roll,” where she chronicles her transformative journey across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, a renowned network of pilgrimages culminating at the shrine of apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostola. […]]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5Wvng7wYGUIn19aXKMm36c-X https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WveRd90cA0qdQVLTsI7B9NX Here are four webinars that help you understand both the philosophy and practice of Brave Writer’s literature + writing mechanics programs for ages 8-18. Each webinar is jam-packed with information to help you be successful this coming school year, in addition to helping you understand Brave Writer materials. All four webinars are on Thursdays. Replays will be available. […]]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 17:08:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WveRd90cA0qdQVLTsI7B9NX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvsSL-7ojertHOFESPuQWsX Pick a book character who’s an adult. Now describe what they might have been like as a toddler. New to freewriting? Check out our online guide.]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 08:59:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvsSL-7ojertHOFESPuQWsX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WuC_XDHKuVeS4vmyuk5fxzE In the realm of children’s literature, certain authors create captivating worlds that inspire young readers to explore, imagine, and grow. One such author is Anna James, the British writer and journalist based in North London, known for her middle-grade novels series, “Pages and Co.” Today on the Brave Writer podcast, we’re discussing: Show Notes The […]]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 14:31:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WuC_XDHKuVeS4vmyuk5fxzE https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WsDB97rpHrYfH1d0VB8z-7c There’s no expiration date on an education. Lifelong learning means you keep learning for your entire life. Remember: you don’t have to squeeze it all in by 18. Leave some treasures to be discovered in adulthood. I didn’t read Jane Austen until my 30s. What a treat! Not ruined by some English class before I […]]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 10:12:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WsDB97rpHrYfH1d0VB8z-7c https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5Wv0vka6V7ddnGFk24e89-qg Stop! Look around. Write down the largest thing you see. Now list the next largest then the next largest until you record the smallest thing you see. Another option (or you could do both!): list the things you hear. Jot down the loudest noise then the next loudest until you write down the quietest sound. […]]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 08:06:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5Wv0vka6V7ddnGFk24e89-qg https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvcGSjoVji8On-fx8LWuXng Are you a homeschooling parent who has heard about unschooling but isn’t quite sure what it means, or whether it’s right for your family? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Unschooling is a flexible and learner-centered approach to education that encourages: In this Brave Writer podcast, we’ll dive into the world of unschooling and share some […]]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 14:50:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvcGSjoVji8On-fx8LWuXng https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvJs8DDeYppp0TXPGaG87AR Brave Writer Summer Writing Classes Registration is OPEN! And our SALE IS ON! Sign Up Now Brave Writer classes fill quickly, particularly those at the start of the session. If you know what you want, be sure to sign up early to ensure you secure your seat. Learn more here: All About Online Writing Classes. Register today to save. […]]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 18:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvJs8DDeYppp0TXPGaG87AR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WuKLgc7wYXy2bb9ICM-PHur If you could be a character in a fairy tale, which story would you want to be in and why? New to freewriting? Check out our online guide.]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:34:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WuKLgc7wYXy2bb9ICM-PHur https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WtCaR4ZzYYPUkTXPGaG87AR Are you struggling with family drama and looking for ways to create a more harmonious home environment? You’re not alone! We recently sat down with Nedra Tawwab, a licensed therapist and New York Times bestselling author of “Set Boundaries, Find Peace” and “Drama Free,” who shared valuable insights and advice on: As a seasoned expert […]]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 17:24:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WtCaR4ZzYYPUkTXPGaG87AR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WsYwo7Ox0xleVe5jCclomp- It’s almost that time of year when our families (you!) get a little nutty enthusiastic. They’re excited for good reason!  Each June, I announce the line ups for our wildly popular literature programs! For the Quill (5-7), I reveal the themes that help us pick our picture books. For the Dart (8-10), Arrow (11-12), Boomerang (13-14), and Slingshot (15-18), […]]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 17:05:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WsYwo7Ox0xleVe5jCclomp- https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvH7uGUjwo1fmnhpmeYcemU May’s Dart, Arrow, and Boomerang selections feature imaginative plots and endearing protagonists embarking on big adventures. Enjoy cuddles on the couch while exploring the writing, mechanics, and literary devices that shine throughout these stories. This month’s Quill will get your kids moving! The world of sports is the perfect place to play as your family: […]]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 20:15:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvH7uGUjwo1fmnhpmeYcemU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WtraQD3RZ2Q8Fe5jCclomp- May 1, 2023 – ONE DAY ONLY Growing Brave Writers will be on sale! $20 OFF! ($30 OFF with the Refer-a-Friend discount!) May is a super time to jump in! Here are some tips for using Growing Brave Writers at the end of the year!  1. Freewriting Go directly to the Freewriting chapter. This chapter […]]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 14:20:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WtraQD3RZ2Q8Fe5jCclomp- https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvEaIluJBAcVMfGo0LrnZNO Think of the last time you explained something to someone. Write the conversation. New to freewriting? Check out our online guide.]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:59:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvEaIluJBAcVMfGo0LrnZNO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WtYdkZS57v5BwX50KYzL9tX We know that parents and home educators often feel like they aren’t living up to their own ideals, which can lead to a crisis of self-esteem. As we face new seasons in life, our previous skillsets might not always be adequate for the task at hand, leaving us feeling frustrated, lonely, and sometimes like we’re […]]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WtYdkZS57v5BwX50KYzL9tX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvQ6HfHte0f8PdczOo_8W9B We hear from you ALL THE TIME! You and your homeschool pals: That’s what buddies are for, right?! Wish more of your homeschool friends would homeschool the Brave Writer way? Think of all you could do together. Help them take the leap! Brave Writer is launching our Refer-a-Friend program! Give $10! Get $10! Just in […]]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:16:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/7OFLLptB5WvQ6HfHte0f8PdczOo_8W9B