Homeschool curriculum review
Brave Writer
Writing lifestyle, literature-driven, relaxed language arts
Last reviewed January 2025 · Price last checked January 2025
About This Curriculum
A philosophy-based writing and language arts curriculum that teaches writing through a lifestyle of learning rather than a rigid program. Brave Writer's Julie Bogart helps families create a home culture that nurtures natural writers through conversation, good books, and meaningful writing projects.
This review looks at who Brave Writer fits best, who should compare alternatives, what a normal day can look like, parent prep, cost, and similar programs to consider.
Who This Fits Best
Brave Writer is strongest for faith-neutral families covering K–12 who want room to customize pacing, subjects, and day-to-day flow. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include transforms families into writing households and philosophy-driven — addresses root causes of writing resistance.
Who Should Consider an Alternative
Consider an alternative if language arts only — no math or science or requires parent buy-in to the brave writer lifestyle. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare Brave Writer against the alternatives below before buying.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
A typical day with Brave Writer often includes read-aloud time, discussion, narration or written response, and follow-up work in history, literature, or related subjects. The rhythm is relational and book-heavy, so it works best when a parent can protect consistent reading time.
Parent Prep Required
Brave Writer requires moderate parent prep. Read the next lesson, gather any materials, and decide what to skip, slow down, or supplement based on your child.
At a Glance
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
- ✓Transforms families into writing households
- ✓Philosophy-driven — addresses root causes of writing resistance
- ✓Pairs well with any other curriculum
- ✓Literature-rich reading component
- ✓Strong author community and online classes
Consider Before Buying
- –Language arts only — no math or science
- –Requires parent buy-in to the Brave Writer lifestyle
- –Less structured than classical writing programs
Best Alternatives
If Brave Writer is close but not quite right, compare it against curricula with similar tags, worldview, or teaching style.
Five in a Row
Unit study through picture books, literature-based
Torchlight Curriculum
Charlotte Mason, living books, faith-flexible
Notgrass History
Narrative, literature-based history
Frequently Asked Questions About Brave Writer
How much does Brave Writer cost?+
Brave Writer runs about $100–$300 per year. Arrow and Boomerang bundles by age; also à la carte writing classes
What grades does Brave Writer cover?+
Brave Writer covers grades K–12. Always check the publisher's current placement guidance before buying.
Is Brave Writer faith-based or secular?+
Brave Writer is faith-neutral. A philosophy-based writing and language arts curriculum that teaches writing through a lifestyle of learning rather than a rigid program. Brave Writer's Julie Bogart helps families create a home culture that nurtures natural writers through conversation, good books, and meaningful writing projects.
Who is Brave Writer best for?+
Brave Writer is strongest for faith-neutral families covering K–12 who want room to customize pacing, subjects, and day-to-day flow. It is especially worth considering if your priorities include transforms families into writing households and philosophy-driven — addresses root causes of writing resistance.
Who should avoid Brave Writer?+
Consider an alternative if language arts only — no math or science or requires parent buy-in to the brave writer lifestyle. Families who need a very different teaching format, budget level, or faith orientation should compare Brave Writer against the alternatives below before buying.