9. (S1E9) Eavesdropping On the Great Conversation

S1E9: Eavesdropping On the Great Conversation: Finally!! We are at the end of our series “The Natural Stages of Growth in Writing.” This podcast features discussion about the high school writing life, on into college. Don’t miss it! It will help to shape your philosophy of writing, not just... by Brave Writer

39 min listen

S1E8: Interview with Author Melissa Wiley: Today’s podcast (podcast player at the bottom of this entry) features children’s author and home educator, Melissa Wiley. Melissa and I met in 2005 online and instantly formed a wonderful connection around writing and homeschool. Her most... by Brave Writer

55 min listen

S1E6: Transition To Ownership pt.2: Hi everyone! This is our 7th podcast, 5th in the series related to the Natural Stages of Growth in writing. We started discussing the Transition to Ownership in podcast 06 and this is the second half of that conversation. You’ll want to listen to... by Brave Writer

28 min listen

S1E2: "Jot It Down" Stage of Development: In this week’s podcast is the first in a series where we look at each of the natural developmental stages of growth in writing. In my years of working with families, I’ve found that it is much more effective to look at how writers grow naturally... by Brave Writer

20 min listen

S1E1: Manage the Damage: Our second podcast features a discussion between Noah and me. We look at how a parent can help a child understand the value of writing in his or her life rather than resenting or resisting it. Noah shares memories from when we worked on writing... by Brave Writer

19 min listen

S1E12: Big Juicy Conversations with Noah Bogart: After a long, dark slumber, we return! In fact, we recorded this podcast a couple months after recording the previous, Englishes, but because of complications in life, it sat forgotten and ignored on the Internet. No links, no listeners, no happiness.... by Brave Writer

45 min listen

S1E7: Conversation with Rita Cevasco: This podcast discusses the role of the brain in writing as well as how to teach the mechanics in a way that actually leads to their incorporation in the original writing task. Be sure, too, to sign up for Rita’s Class: Foundations in Writing. It... by Brave Writer

35 min listen

S1E11: Englishes: Today’s podcast discusses the relationship between speech and writing. For those of you who are long-term Brave Writer fans, you’ll know that I refer to Dr. Peter Elbow as “my guru.” His vision for writing has long guided how I teach. When... by Brave Writer

37 min listen

S1E0: This Is A Test: Be Gentle: First test podcast with Julie and Noah! by Brave Writer

13 min listen

S2E6: Partnership & Adventure in Home Education - with Mary Wilson: Mary Wilson is a popular Brave Writer blogger and the only person I know who may love tea more than I do. In her blog, Not Before 7, she writes about homeschooling, parenting and adventure. In 2016, I put out a challenge for parents to show how they... by Brave Writer

47 min listen

S1E13: Homeschool Alumni Tell All - Noah and Johannah Bogart: Johannah (26) was in town, and Noah (28) was downtown. I brought them together in my backyard for a conversation in front of our Periscope audience. They share about their experiences growing up, what they are doing today, and answer questions from... by Brave Writer

37 min listen

S1E10: One Thing Principle: I’ve written about the One Thing Principle many times on the blog. Today, though, I wanted to share with you in more detail about how to get that fantasy homeschool you imagine into the real world of your routine family practice. Noah shares about... by Brave Writer

43 min listen

S2E2: Unexpected Homeschoolers - with The Homeschool Sisters: Today we are talking about the Brave Writer lifestyle and how it shows up in homeschooling families all around the globe. Our guests and partners in crime, Kara Anderson and Caitlin Fitzpatrick, co-host the wonderful The Homeschool Sisters podcast.... by Brave Writer

52 min listen

S2E8: #BraveSchoolers are the Best Schoolers - with Chantelle Grubbs of Play 4 Life Moms: Chantelle Grubbs, her husband Tony and her five beautiful kids have been using the Brave Writer lifestyle since 2014. In Spring 2016, Chantelle and her friend Christy Thomas launched a venture they call Play 4 Life Moms based on their experiences with... by Brave Writer

41 min listen

BONUS: Poetry, Sports, and The Crossover | with Newbery Winner Kwame Alexander: Today we have a bonus treat for the Brave Writer community, especially those of you in the Boomerang Book Club. We are introducing you to Kwame Alexander. He is a poet, educator, New York Times Bestselling author, honorary Brave Writer, and recipient... by Brave Writer

32 min listen

S1E18: Poetry with Janet Wong & Sylvia Vardell: Today we’d like to welcome two amazing women who are on the cutting edge of children’s poetry. Janet Wong is a prolific writer of poetry and short stories for young people. Her work has received wide recognition from shows like Oprah Winfrey to... by Brave Writer

27 min listen

S2E1: A Brave, Hip Homeschooler - with Rebecca Spooner: Welcome to the beginning of this Brave Writer Podcast series. Today we’re talking to Rebecca Spooner, a hip homeschooler and a shining example of the Brave Writer Lifestyle. Rebecca writes about homeschooling on her blog Hip Homeschooling, and she... by Brave Writer

36 min listen

S3E2: Creating a Warm & Rich Homeschooling Environment | with Dotty Christensen: Dotty Christensen is a one of Julie’s long-time friends, mentors, and partners in shared homeschooling. They sit down to discuss how families can create a warm, rich environment in their homeschool life, and why parents shouldn’t be afraid that... by Brave Writer

45 min listen

S1E3: "Partnership" Writing Stage of Development: We press on! This week’s podcast is the second in the series where we look at each of the natural developmental stages of growth in writing. This particular episode focuses on the most overlooked stage of development in the writing journey and... by Brave Writer

20 min listen

S1E17: Healthy Homeschooling & Happy Marriage: I’m excited to introduce you to my good friend (and sorority sister, ha!) Leslie Gustafson! Leslie’s worked as a marriage and family therapist for over 25 years and is a homeschooling mother of a teenage son. She regularly appears on the Fox... by Brave Writer

63 min listen

S1E5: Transition To Ownership pt. 1: This is our first of a two part discussion of the Transition to Ownership stage of writing growth. This is the time when your 13-14 year olds (8th-9th graders) are making the somewhat treacherous journey from adorable, fact-centered child to... by Brave Writer

30 min listen

S1E15: Interview with Poet Amy Ludwig VanDerwater: Image of Amy Ludwig VanDerwater is by Melissa Deakin It was my delight and privilege to talk with Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. Her poetry is delicious—like a strawberry smoothie or a fresh mint lemonade. She brings vowels and consonants together in ways... by Brave Writer

38 min listen

S1E4: Faltering Ownership Stage of Development: Today’s podcast features the characteristics of writers between the ages of 11-12. Join us as we look at how you can create the conditions for growth and joy in writing with your kids. Julie UPDATED: Faltering Ownership product now available A... by Brave Writer

28 min listen

S2E3: Homeschooling Diverse Children Through Diverse Experiences - with Julie Kirkwood: Today two Julies sit down to discuss how the Brave Writer lifestyle draws on diverse experiences to provide excellent home education. Julie Kirkwood, our guest, is a mom to three kids who believes in the value of curiosity, exploration and a daily... by Brave Writer

44 min listen

NaNoWriMo 2017: Don’t be a Perfectionist & Other Advice for Young Writers Participating in National Novel Writing Month | with Millie Florence: Millie Florence is an enthusiastic homeschooler and a published author – and she’s only 13-years-old! Her debut novel, Honey Butter, was published in August 2017, and she’s currently working on two more books: a collection of poems and a fantasy... by Brave Writer

34 min listen

S1E16: SAT Prep with Brave Writer Coach Jean Hall: by Nancy Graham, Brave Writer Minister of Magic Hi everybody! Our summer online writing classes are filling up but there are spots left in a choice few (classes start July 5th!)— Kidswrite Basic with Deb Bell, April Hensley, or Sarah Holden my... by Brave Writer

13 min listen

S2E7: Note to Homeschooling Parents: Remember Self-Care - with Amy Milcic: Amy Milcic is a former mental health therapist and a homeschooling parent of five active, busy boys. She has a great blog, Rock Your Homeschool, that will add sparkle to your family’s learning fun. I first ran into Amy on Periscope, where she starts... by Brave Writer

35 min listen

S1E14: Interview with Poet Marilyn Singer: Welcome to our first Poetry Teatime Podcast! I was honored to interview Marilyn Singer, award-winning poet and author. Marilyn and I met for the interview long distance—she, in her home in Brooklyn, and me, Julie, in a library in Cincinnati.... by Brave Writer

42 min listen

S3E5: How to Be an Awesome Adult: Play & Self-Care | with Christy Thomas: Christy Thomas is the definition of an Awesome Adult! Her husband Adam is on active duty and they have moved eight times in 13 years on the whim of the Navy. Christy balances the unpredictability by homeschooling their three kids, and she fuels her... by Brave Writer

45 min listen

S3E3: World Schooling: How to Take Your Homeschool Abroad | with Christina Celebi: We were first introduced to Christina Celebi in the height of live streaming broadcasts like Periscope, and we were immediately attracted to her contagious passion and sparkle. We sat down to talk with her because her family have made a brave... by Brave Writer

45 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

9. (S1E9) Eavesdropping On the Great Conversation

9. (S1E9) Eavesdropping On the Great Conversation

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Brave Writer

Related podcast episodes