On this page
- What does good writing teaching include?
- What types of online writing class are there?
- Live group writing classes
- Asynchronous writing courses
- One-to-one writing tutoring
- What should writing look like at each age?
- Which option suits which child?
- How can you support writing at home?
- How do you choose an online writing class?
- What to do next
Short answer
The best online writing class depends on your child's age and what they find hard. Live group classes, such as those on Outschool at around $15 a session, suit children who enjoy sharing ideas. Asynchronous courses like Brave Writer's three to six week classes give written feedback on your child's own schedule. One-to-one writing tutoring suits children who struggle with spelling, sentences or organizing ideas. Good writing teaching includes daily writing, the writing process and building basic skills.
Key takeaways
- Choose by need: ideas and confidence, structure, or basic skills like spelling.
- Live classes are social; asynchronous courses are flexible.
- One-to-one tutoring suits children who struggle with the basics.
- Good writing teaching includes daily writing, the writing process and skill building.
Where TaleemSquare fits
- Format
- Live one-to-one reading and English lessons online
- Price
- From $85 a month for 2 classes a week (about $10.63 a class)
- Fees and contract
- No registration fee, no contract, cancel any month
- First step
- Free 45-minute assessment, then a 4-class money-back promise
How we wrote this
TaleemSquare offers one-to-one writing tutoring, so we compete with some options here. We have described each type fairly using the sources listed at the end, checked in October 2026.
Writing is one of the hardest things children learn at school, because it combines everything at once: ideas, organization, sentences, spelling, handwriting or typing, and the patience to revise. A child can be bursting with stories and still freeze in front of a blank page. The right class depends on which part is hard.
What does good writing teaching include?
A US Department of Education practice guide on elementary writing recommends:
- Daily time to write.
- Teaching the writing process, planning, drafting, revising and editing, for different purposes.
- Building fluency in handwriting, spelling, sentence construction and typing.
- An engaged community of writers who share and respond to each other's work.
Any class or tutor you choose should cover several of these. Be cautious of classes where children mostly listen or fill in worksheets; children improve at writing by writing, with feedback.
What types of online writing class are there?
| Type | Example | Format | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live group classes | Outschool writing classes | Video class with a teacher and peers | Around $15 a session | Social children who like sharing ideas |
| Asynchronous courses | Brave Writer | Online classroom, written feedback, 3 to 6 weeks | Varies by class | Busy schedules, written feedback |
| One-to-one tutoring | TaleemSquare | Live lesson with one tutor | $85 a month for two 45-minute lessons a week | Children who struggle with basics or structure |
Live group writing classes
Live classes, like many on Outschool, bring children together on video with a teacher. They work well for creative writing and confidence, because children hear each other's ideas. Outschool says most classes cost around $15 a session with no contract, but teachers are independent and quality varies, so read reviews and message the teacher first.
Asynchronous writing courses
Brave Writer runs asynchronous online classes of about three to six weeks. Children write at home and post their work in an online classroom, where instructors respond during the day, and everyone can read the feedback. This suits families with irregular schedules and children who like time to think. It needs a self-motivated child or a parent who keeps them on track.
One-to-one writing tutoring
One-to-one lessons suit children who struggle with the foundations: spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing or organizing an essay. A tutor can watch your child plan and write in real time, and fix problems as they happen. This is also useful before big assignments or tests, and for children with dyslexia or ADHD, who often need writing broken into small, clear steps with immediate feedback. See TaleemSquare's online writing classes, essay writing tutoring and creative writing tutoring.
What should writing look like at each age?
- Ages 6 to 7: writing simple sentences with capital letters and periods, spelling common words, and telling a short story with a beginning, middle and end.
- Ages 8 to 9: writing paragraphs on one topic, using linking words such as "because" and "then," and starting to plan before writing.
- Ages 10 to 11: organizing several paragraphs, giving reasons and evidence, and revising for clarity, not just fixing spelling.
- Ages 12 and up: structured essays with a clear argument, varied sentences and a voice suited to the audience.
If your child is a year or two behind these rough markers, look for a class or tutor that rebuilds the earlier skills, rather than one that jumps straight to essays.
Which option suits which child?
- The reluctant writer: one-to-one, short tasks, plenty of encouragement.
- The creative storyteller: a live group class to share and get inspired.
- The organized older student: an asynchronous course with written feedback.
- The child with spelling or handwriting difficulties: one-to-one, focused on fluency first.
How can you support writing at home?
- Write every day, even a few sentences: a journal, a list or a letter.
- Talk before writing: ideas flow more easily out loud.
- Separate drafting from fixing: get ideas down first, then correct spelling.
- Read widely together; good writers are readers.
- Praise specific things, such as a strong opening or a vivid word.
How do you choose an online writing class?
- Look at your child's writing and identify the main difficulty.
- Check the age range and level of the class.
- Ask how feedback works and how often your child will get it.
- Make sure your child writes in every session, not just listens.
- Start short before committing to a long course.
What to do next
- Collect two or three recent pieces of your child's writing.
- Pick the format that fits the main difficulty.
- Book a free assessment for TaleemSquare's online writing classes, from $85 a month for two one-to-one lessons a week.
Sources
- 1.Reading Rockets, Teaching elementary school students to be effective writers (IES practice guide) Four evidence-based recommendations for writing instruction. Checked Oct 2026.
- 2.Brave Writer Help, About online classes Asynchronous format, class length and shared feedback. Checked Oct 2026.
- 3.Outschool, Getting started FAQ Live classes and typical price per session. Checked Oct 2026.
- 4.Homeschool Fox, Outschool review Ages, formats, price ranges and teacher vetting. Checked Oct 2026.
Written and fact-checked by the TaleemSquare Editorial Team
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