Writing Made Easy
We make writing easy to teach, easy to learn, and end the struggle
The Baran Method is truly unique. It offers a simple yet remarkably effective approach to writing that adapts to any subject, empowering students to achieve writing SUCCESS.
eBooks available April 18, 2025
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The Colors Matter
To help students learn The Baran Method, we use three colors—blue, green, and red.
The colors become place-holders in the brain and they show kids where to write their ideas.
For students, the colors make learning to write fun.
Writing or typing every assignment in blue, green, and red leads to better understanding.
The Process Is Simple
Designed by an English Composition Professor
The Baran Method was created for grades 2 through 12 and beyond as a simple, easy-to-understand approach that helps students quickly build confidence and become successful writers. Used by thousands of educators and students worldwide, our curriculum is easy-to-learn and flexible, allowing teachers and students to apply The Baran Method to a wide range of writing tasks.
“We have all new third grade teachers this year. I want you to know that these teachers are just amazed at how wonderful their kids are writing! They said this morning that they give the kids a prompt and the kids know exactly what to do. Such happy teacher faces today!”
— Shirley Cox, Specialized Writing Teacher, Campbellsville School District
Start Here
Step 1
Learn The Baran Method in the textbook. It happens quickly!
Step 2
Practice in the workbook. For extra guidance, get the teacher edition.
Step 3
Repeat step #2 with each subsequent grade level. Easy-peasy!
Practice makes permanent.
— Greg Baran
The Ultimate Combo—
The Baran Method is a complete writing program. The BUNDLE includes a textbook, workbook, and teacher edition:
The textbook teaches students the step-by-step method.
The workbooks help students practice so they can become skilled writers.
The teacher edition makes teaching writing easy.
Buy a BUNDLE, save a bundle!
The Easy-Writing Method
The foundation for creative writing.
The Baran Method teaches students in grades 2 through 12 paragraph and essay writing. Kids have great ideas but struggle to express them in writing. The Method solves that problem. In addition, students learn:
How to write Informative/Explanatory, Argument/Persuasive, and Literary Analysis paragraphs and essays.
The most critical part of writing, which is to analyze what they read, hear, and see.
The cornerstone-structure for effective writing. Thus, reducing frustration and boosting confidence, enabling students to write effectively on any topic.
Practice Makes Permanent
The Baran Method workbooks are designed to work with the textbook.
The workbooks give students the focused practice they need.
The workbooks have exciting photos and artwork that add context and assist in engagement.
The workbooks have writing examples to guide students.
The workbooks have writing prompts for every assignment.
All assignments/readings are Lexile qualified for each grade level.
Teaching Writing Made Easy
The Baran Method Teacher Edition eliminates the writing "tug-of-war" for teachers. The teacher edition includes:
The Baran Method: Writing for Success textbook.
All assignments from the companion practice workbook.
The accompanying color-coded "answer keys" with writing examples for every assignment.
Choice of Single Grade or Multi-Grade editions.
Micah Raczek, High School Senior
“I wanted to thank you for all your help in teaching me how to write. I am currently taking a dual-enrollment English college class online. Using The Baran Method, I am having no problem writing essays and currently have an ‘A’ in the class. I know I will use this skill in so many ways throughout the rest of my life.”
Learning to write should be fun!
Teaching writing should be fun!
Sets up all students for writing success!
Strong writing skills open the door to academic success and into the professional world — and The Baran Method makes mastering those skills easier than ever.
This proven, step-by-step method helps students from grades 2 through 12 (and beyond) become confident, capable writers in far less time than traditional approaches. With clear, easy-to-follow instruction, students quickly learn how to organize their thoughts, structure their writing, and express their ideas with clarity and confidence.
Once they’ve learned The Method — and it happens faster than you might think — they can apply it to any writing assignment, in any subject. Best of all, they’ll always have this textbook to refer back to whenever they need guidance.
Language Arts vs. Just Writing
Language Arts teaches the mechanics. Writing (composition) validates the ideas.
“In just one year, we’ve seen a six-point increase in our standardized test scores. That makes us very happy.”
Kirby Smith, Superintendent, Campbellsville School District
“A mom recently came into my office crying because she was so grateful that her daughter was finally learning how to write by using your method. Thank you!”
Ellen Hansen, Director, Hickman Charter School
“The more our teachers and students use it, the more they love it.”
Richard Baumgartner, Principal, Rise Academy
“My sons Oliver and William will be graduating from high school in May and for their graduation through their online school there is an exit exam which is simply a bunch of writing—short answer questions plus essays.
They finished the exams 8 weeks before the due date because writing has become so do-able. Thanks Baran Method!”
Kathelene Quinton
“I have been teaching for over 25 years and have used countless resources over the years, but your approach to writing has truly stood out. It has now become my go-to recommendation for anyone teaching writing or looking to provide extra writing practice. Over time, my own teaching of writing has naturally evolved into a version of what you offer, but I deeply appreciate the clarity, organization, and effectiveness of your materials.”
Sandra Raeolina
