Writer’s Stylus Basic Course
In Writer’s Stylus, the writing process is clear and structured. Mechanics, revision, and genre are interconnected within every unit so students understand grammar in context. Checklists and rubrics focus teachers, make learning transparent, and hold students accountable. Writing exemplars show students what well-crafted writing accomplishes and how. A prewriting process is directed by idea organizers. And finally, developing writers are coached by teachers who understand their role as editors. Writer’s Stylus is a uniquely powerful, transformational process for teachers and students.
Writer’s Stylus Basic Course is a 3-1/2 day course. The first three days, class will meet from 9AM – 4PM. The last day, class will meet from 9AM – 12PM.
In a 2026 survey, when educators were asked to share one way Writer’s Stylus has made a noticeable difference in their students, here’s what we heard:
My students seek out coaching sessions, and take more ownership of the writing process. Some who were resistant to feedback at the beginning of the year now ask for it.
I love teaching the Writer’s Stylus curriculum. I have seen students grow from reluctant writers who struggle to form sentences, to self-directing their own revision process.
—Hannah, Middle School Teacher
This year, we have a new 7th/8th ELA teacher. She has been an English teacher for about 15 years. At first, she was concerned that it would be difficult to adapt to a new program when she had developed her own curriculum over the years. She was willing and open to everything and LOVES Writer’s Stylus!
—Julie, Upper School Principal