The Power of Demonstration
All the books about how to write well contain some form of this idea: “Don’t tell. Show!” And we know this to be true. How much better is our learning when we can... read more
Learning to Write Well While Writing to Learn
Four centuries ago Francis Bacon observed, “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” This perhaps encapsulates what we do here at IEW® more than any other... read more
Work Smarter, Not Harder
We at IEW® have the honor of introducing our 2017 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Andrea Pewthers. She teaches English and literature to middle school students at Mingo Valley Christian School in Tulsa,... read more
Many Paths, One Writing Method: An interview with IEW mom Lisa Averitt
Lisa Averitt lives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where she is a pastor’s wife and mother of five. She has a BA in English and several years of teaching experience followed by sixteen years... read more
IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience
In 2014 the newest video version of Teaching Writing: Structure and Style was poised for release, changing forever the accessibility and ease that our customers would experience using IEW’s powerful writing methodology. However,... read more
Out of the Mouths of Students
Rachel’s Story Entering Middle School Rachel Averitt was a student of Mrs. Pewthers in grades 7, 8, and 9. She entered those grades largely having already mastered the Oklahoma Academic Standards’ end-of-school-year expectations. Because... read more
However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching
by Andrew Pudewa It’s hard to say exactly when I began thinking myself a teacher, but I do remember when I set out on my own as an independent violin instructor, preschool owner, tutor,... read more
Squirrely Students Inspire Structure and Style®
by Andrew Pudewa The year was 1948. Tall, young James Webster stood at the blackboard, writing as quickly yet legibly as possible a sentence dictated to him by one of his grade 8 students.... read more
In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence
by Andrew Pudewa From the time I could talk, I was begging for a violin. Or so said my mother. I don’t remember, but the harangue must have been relentless because I began violin... read more
A Weekly Spoonful of Inspiration
“We (IEW) should do our very own podcast.” This sentence was not initially greeted with much enthusiasm, believe it or not. Doubts of not having enough content, or the right equipment, or enough... read more
IEW’s Mission: Teaching Teachers How to Teach Writing
by Julie Walker My IEW® story is simple: I was organizing classes for a group of homeschooling parents and teens in Southern California, and I had no idea how to teach writing. My eldest... read more
The Power of Demonstration
All the books about how to write well contain some form of this idea: “Don’t tell. Show!” And we know this... read more
Learning to Write Well While Writing to Learn
Four centuries ago Francis Bacon observed, “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” This... read more
Work Smarter, Not Harder
We at IEW® have the honor of introducing our 2017 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Andrea Pewthers. She teaches English and... read more
Many Paths, One Writing Method: An interview with IEW mom Lisa Averitt
Lisa Averitt lives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where she is a pastor’s wife and mother of five. She has a BA... read more
IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience
In 2014 the newest video version of Teaching Writing: Structure and Style was poised for release, changing forever the accessibility and... read more
Out of the Mouths of Students
Rachel’s Story Entering Middle School Rachel Averitt was a student of Mrs. Pewthers in grades 7, 8, and 9. She entered those... read more
However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching
by Andrew Pudewa It’s hard to say exactly when I began thinking myself a teacher, but I do remember when I set... read more
Squirrely Students Inspire Structure and Style®
by Andrew Pudewa The year was 1948. Tall, young James Webster stood at the blackboard, writing as quickly yet legibly as possible... read more
In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence
by Andrew Pudewa From the time I could talk, I was begging for a violin. Or so said my mother. I don’t... read more
A Weekly Spoonful of Inspiration
“We (IEW) should do our very own podcast.” This sentence was not initially greeted with much enthusiasm, believe it or not.... read more
IEW’s Mission: Teaching Teachers How to Teach Writing
by Julie Walker My IEW® story is simple: I was organizing classes for a group of homeschooling parents and teens in Southern... read more
