Brainstorm. Draft. Edit. Sound familiar?
You've probably heard of these steps. Your students probably have too. But this training isn't really about the steps; it's about what students do when they get stuck and how to give them a writing process they can actually use on their own.
You've probably seen students who...
→ Have great ideas, but produce writing with no clear beginning, middle, or end
→ Follow the graphic organizer step by step, but their writing comes out sounding robotic, like it isn't actually theirs
→ Freeze at the blank page and don't know how to start
→ Take two or three times as long as anyone else, and then editing turns into its own marathon
→ Ask "what's a thesis again?" two paragraphs in, because they're checking boxes, not owning the process
When students struggle with writing…
It almost always looks like a writing problem.
But when you actually watch what's happening, the issue is rarely the skills themselves.
These students have had grammar instruction. They know the parts of a sentence. They've been taught the writing types, the transitions, the rubrics. The pieces are there.
What’s actually missing:
A single, repeatable process for putting those pieces together. Most writing instruction teaches them in isolation, sometimes from different workbooks, different units, and using different instructions each time.
Students never get enough repetition with one consistent process to actually own it. So when they sit down to write independently, there's no through-line.
They default to either putting everything on the page with no structure or freezing because they don't know where to start.
That's why long-form writing is really an executive functioning skill.
It's about helping students sequence what they already know, recognize where they are in the process, and have something specific to do when they get stuck.
When that's in place, the grammar and sentence work and writing types they've been taught finally fall into place.
And, most importantly, students can drive their own writing instead of waiting for the workbook page (or you) to lead them through it.
That's what this training is really about.
Watch anytime. Implement right away.
In This Training, You’ll Learn How To…
➡️ Teach writing as a process students can actually internalize and use independently
➡️ Give students specific strategies to use when they get stuck (at brainstorming, at drafting, for editing, truly anywhere in the process)
➡️Help students recognize what kind of writing a prompt is asking for, and what the output should look like
➡️ Build a writing routine that supports the grammar, sentence work, and writing types your students are already learning
What’s Included:
1-Hour On-Demand Video Training
Watch on your own time, at your own pace. Come back to it whenever you need a refresher. This training walks you through the full long-form writing routine so you can see exactly how it works.
Long Form Writing Routines Resource Kit
An organized set of printable and digital resources - including graphic organizers, anchor charts, a writing rubric, and more! This toolkit pulls the entire process together seamlessly.
1-Hour PD Certificate
Complete a short quiz after the training and receive your professional development certificate automatically by email.
Lifetime Access
This training is yours to keep. Come back anytime, whether that’s next week, next semester, or three years from now.
Everything you need to start implementing immediately.
How it Works
This training is for you if:
→ You're teaching writing, but your students aren't actually using what you've taught when they sit down to write on their own
→ You have students who freeze at a blank page, and others who write everything that comes to mind with no clear structure
→ You've been giving graphic organizers and rubrics, but the writing is coming out either robotic or scattered
→ You want students to write independently without you walking them through every step
→ You're teaching the grammar, the sentence work, and the writing types, but the pieces aren't coming together for students
→ You work across grade levels K–6 and want a routine that holds up across different styles of writing
👆 You’ll get access to the Long Form Writing Routines resource kit AND a way to actually connect them to the writing process!
What to Expect
After this training, you will:
→ Walk away with a complete writing routine you can use across different styles of writing
→ Know exactly what to do when students get stuck (whether they're staring at a blank page or producing writing that doesn't sound like them)
→ Have done-for-you graphic organizers and tools that match the type of writing your students are working on
→ Be able to support both the structure students need and the voice that makes the writing theirs
→ Have a process students can begin to internalize and use independently (across grade levels and across the year)
If we haven’t met...
I’m Corey, and I’ve spent over 20 years working directly with students (including those with significant reading difficulties) in both clinical and classroom settings. My background is grounded in cognitive development and learning research, and I’ve spent my career translating evidence-based practices into clear, usable instruction for educators.
This training isn’t theory alone. It’s built from what has been used, tested, and refined with real students. And our approach has been shared with over 100,000 educators worldwide who are working to make literacy instruction more connected and more effective for their students.
You’re in the right place if:
→ You're looking for a writing routine students can actually use on their own, not another graphic organizer to hand out
→ You want instruction that's grounded in the research and feels doable in your setting
→ You're tired of writing coming out either all over the place or so structured that it doesn't sound like the student at all
→ You want tangible tools you can point to when parents, colleagues, or administrators ask how you're supporting writing instruction
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. These routines are grounded in the science of reading and developed from direct clinical and classroom experience working with students.
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This routine is designed to work across grade levels and settings because it focuses on the process of writing, not a specific curriculum or population.
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This training works alongside whatever curriculum or program you’re already using. Think of it as a container for the writing instruction you’re already doing. It doesn’t replace anything, it gives your students a process for connecting all of the strategies they’re learning.
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This isn’t something extra. It’s a routine that organizes what you’re already teaching so that students can actually retain and apply it. It should help things move more quickly and cohesively once you get into the groove.
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Organizers and resources give students practice with individual strategies. This training gives them a process for knowing when and how to use those strategies together. It’s about the executive functioning process that pulls everything together.
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We get it! The training is one hour, on-demand, and self-paced. You can watch it on your own time and start using the routine with your students the next day. This doesn’t take a lot of effort to start incorporating, you can begin implementing immediately.
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You’ll get instant access after purchase — watch anytime from your dashboard.
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After your one-time purchase, you’ll have access to the training forever (watch anytime).
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A professional development certificate is automatically emailed to you upon completion of a short quiz.
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On-demand training courses are for individual use only. For school-wide access, please contact us for group pricing.
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We’re confident you will love this training, but if you’re not fully satisfied, you can request a full refund for up to 7 days, no questions asked.
