Developing Self-Awareness through Structure and Style
In our blog series “Trust the System,” we have been discussing the importance of teaching the units and skills of the Structure and Style™ Writing Method system in the correct order. (You can... read more
Where are they now? Becky Harris: Olympic Journalist
For most of us, watching the Olympics on television is the closest we’ll ever be to the thousands of athletes from across the globe who arrive to compete. Even if we had the... read more
Is it worth the time?
Why watch IEW's parent/teacher training course? Have you ever wondered why IEW’s core product is a parent/teacher training course? Busy homeschoolers often ask, “Couldn’t I just watch the student DVD courses with my children... read more
The Habit of Making Decisions
IEW’s approach to writing instruction trains students to ask questions, and it creates decision-makers. As they work through the structural models, students grow in their competence and their confidence in making decisions. Let’s... read more
Where are they now? Jacob McDonald: Aspiring Screenwriter
Thanks to IEW and the Student Writing Intensive courses, which teach you how to write, not just what to write, I am able to express myself through my passion—screenwriting. IEW alum Jacob McDonald is a college student from... read more
Where are they now? Megan House: Journalist and Dance Teacher
On my drive to work every day, I pass a large-scale construction project. Yesterday as I passed some of the equipment, I was struck by the similarity between building and writing. It doesn’t... read more
Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire
Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t it? While these are certainly important, they aren’t what matters most. Writing... read more
Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer
One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks of life, all pursuing their dreams. Nothing is quite as inspiring and... read more
Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: Criminologist-in-Training
Ever wonder if you made the right decision to homeschool? If your hopeful expectations for your children will be realized? I recently had the opportunity to interview Brenner Fisher, who is now studying... read more
The LEGOs® of Language
This week, for your enjoyment, we are revisiting a classic post from our archives. We hope you enjoy Andrew's thoughts on the LEGOs® of Language! Most all children—especially boys—love to play with building toys,... read more
Delightful Decorations: Dr. Webster’s Kamikaze Chickens
Experienced writers know that one of the secrets of an excellent essay is the use of literary devices—what we here at IEW call “decorations.” The decorations taught by IEW are alliteration question conversation quotation 3sss (three short staccato... read more
Developing Self-Awareness through Structure and Style
In our blog series “Trust the System,” we have been discussing the importance of teaching the units and skills of the... read more
Where are they now? Becky Harris: Olympic Journalist
For most of us, watching the Olympics on television is the closest we’ll ever be to the thousands of athletes from... read more
Is it worth the time?
Why watch IEW's parent/teacher training course? Have you ever wondered why IEW’s core product is a parent/teacher training course? Busy homeschoolers often... read more
The Habit of Making Decisions
IEW’s approach to writing instruction trains students to ask questions, and it creates decision-makers. As they work through the structural models,... read more
Where are they now? Jacob McDonald: Aspiring Screenwriter
Thanks to IEW and the Student Writing Intensive courses, which teach you how to write, not just what to write, I am able to express... read more
Where are they now? Megan House: Journalist and Dance Teacher
On my drive to work every day, I pass a large-scale construction project. Yesterday as I passed some of the equipment,... read more
Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire
Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t... read more
Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer
One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks... read more
Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: Criminologist-in-Training
Ever wonder if you made the right decision to homeschool? If your hopeful expectations for your children will be realized? I... read more
The LEGOs® of Language
This week, for your enjoyment, we are revisiting a classic post from our archives. We hope you enjoy Andrew's thoughts on... read more
Delightful Decorations: Dr. Webster’s Kamikaze Chickens
Experienced writers know that one of the secrets of an excellent essay is the use of literary devices—what we here at... read more
