# 343. Partnership Writing with Dawn Smith

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Podcast: [Brave Writer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-writer-745216)
Published: 2026-06-10T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why teach writing when AI can generate paragraphs in seconds? In this episode, Melissa Wiley talks with Brave Writer president Dawn Smith about why writing still matters, maybe more than ever. Together, they explore writing as a tool for thinking, voice, discovery, and connection. We look at how kids develop their own style, why pre-writing conversations are part of the writing process, and how partnership writing helps children bridge the gap between ideas and words on the page. Plus, Dawn shares what’s new with Partnership Writing and how families can pair projects with Darts for a rich month of learning. Tune in and reconnect with the deeply human work of writing. Resources: Catch the replays of our free Brave Writer training webinars Shop our June sale! Explore the Brave Writer high school program Learn more about our mentor-led training program for Brave Writer parents Find our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book Shop Brave Writer class registration is open! Visit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programs Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention Subscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic , and Melissa’s Catalog of Enthusiasms Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more! Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684 Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.com Connect with Julie: Instagram: @juliebravewriter Threads: @juliebravewriter Bluesky: @bravewriter.com Faceb…

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