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
Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. How can you overcome these... read more
Comma Quandary: The #3 Sentence Opener
An essential part of using IEW’s stylish sentence openers is knowing when and where to add commas. In response to a customer question, Pamela White, Accomplished IEW Instructor and author of the fabulous... read more
What? or That! Reflections on Reports
Do your students groan when you assign a report? Or do they get excited to research a topic they’re interested in? Most students would probably fall in the groaning camp, but is there... read more
(Free!) Pictures to Spark Your Students’ Creativity
It's December! For many of you, that means you're getting ready to move into Unit 5 of the IEW syllabus: Writing from Pictures. If you're looking for some fresh ideas to ignite your students' imaginations... 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
Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate... read more
Comma Quandary: The #3 Sentence Opener
An essential part of using IEW’s stylish sentence openers is knowing when and where to add commas. In response to a... read more
What? or That! Reflections on Reports
Do your students groan when you assign a report? Or do they get excited to research a topic they’re interested in?... read more
(Free!) Pictures to Spark Your Students’ Creativity
It's December! For many of you, that means you're getting ready to move into Unit 5 of the IEW syllabus: Writing from... read more
