334. Rescuing Reluctant Writers: Brave Writer Online Classes

About this episode

Melissa Wiley discusses the unique aspects of Brave Writer's online classes with Kirsten Merryman, focusing on personalized writing support for families.

What if an online writing class didn’t mean Zoom fatigue, rigid schedules, or one more thing to manage? In this episode, Melissa Wiley talks with Kirsten Merryman about what makes Brave Writer’s online classes so different: asynchronous discussions, text-based coaching, warm instructor feedback, and a structure that makes room for all kinds of learners. We explore how real writing growth happens, why parents learn right alongside their kids, and which classes might be the best fit for your family, from Story Switcheroo to Essay Prep, Gamers Write, and Media Literacy. Kirsten Merryman is Brave Writer’s Vice President of Operations and former director of online classes. She is also a longtime homeschooler, writing coach, and curriculum creator who has helped shape Brave Writer’s approach to supporting both parents and young writers. Join us to discover how writing support can feel personal, practical, and surprisingly freeing. Resources: Explore our upcoming Brave Writer class schedule Got questions about classes? Reach out to us at help@bravewriter.com Find our favorite books for kids and parents in the Brave Writer Book Shop Visit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Wiley

Guest: Kirsten Merryman

Topics covered

• online writing classes
• asynchronous learning
• writing support
• homeschooling
• parent involvement

Keywords

• Brave Writer
• online classes
• writing growth
• homeschooling
• parent support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brave Writer, CTCmath.com, Brave Writer Book Shop, Brave Learner Home

Books & works: Help! My Kid Hates Writing

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