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For over 20 years, Seven Steps to Writing Success has been helping teachers and schools boost student literacy with our award-winning writing program.
Our simple approach to teaching writing will help you foster a culture of engagement, a love of literacy and get results fast.
Teaching writing can feel overwhelming
when you don’t know where to start.
Seven Steps combines a research-based approach with curriculum-aligned resources
to give you a step-by-step program that quickly upskills you and your students.
Plus, you won’t be alone on your journey …
You’ll join over 50,000 teachers who have already ditched the overwhelm and helped their students thrive.
With Seven Steps you will ...
Engage every student
Hook them all, whether they’re reluctant, EAL/D, gifted, ADHD or everything in between.
Make a real difference
Teach the vital literacy skills that build confidence and lead to healthy and happy futures.
Feel clear & confident
Know exactly what to do and how to do it with a step-by-step plan that’s easy to follow.
Save time & energy
Use a simple, proven approach to optimise your impact on student learning growth.
The Seven Steps difference
Seven Steps is a research-based program that breaks down writing into seven key techniques that professional authors use.
Students focus on one Step at a time, which allows them to understand, practise and master each individual skill before they write a whole text.
Taking small, manageable steps builds students’ confidence and makes writing fun and achievable for all ability levels.
What’s more, reading and oral language skills soar as students develop and share their understanding of text structure and language features.
For as little as $180 per year, you get access to all our on-demand training videos, curriculum-aligned resources and time-saving assessment and planning tools.
There is a Step-by-Step implementation plan for each text type that you can easily follow to create a fun, fulfilling and engaged literacy classroom.
With an approach that’s proven to work for any classroom, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your confidence builds, your students flourish and your literacy results soars.
I’m overjoyed with the writing outcomes and it’s amazing to see students so engaged. The support this program offers is just outstanding. You’ve inspired me to be a better teacher!
~ Mellisa, Classroom Teacher
Warragul North Primary School
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Get a package of training and resources that is:
- Custom-made for your specific needs.
- Delivered by classroom experts.
- Full of fun, flexible, curriculum-aligned strategies.
- Perfect for establishing a common language.
- Designed to improve writing fast.
- Enhances literacy outcomes.
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We absolutely love this program. It has transformed writing in our school. My teachers are actually excited about teaching writing now. Thank you!
~ Deb Featherby, Literacy Coordinator
Nazareth Catholic College
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Seven Steps?
Seven Steps to Writing Success is a research-based writing program that helps teachers rapidly boost their students’ confidence, enthusiasm and ability to write. Students reading comprehension and oral language skills also improve which boost literacy outcomes.
Learn more about the Seven Steps approach here.
What’s the best way to get started with the Seven Steps?
The perfect leaping off point is Step 2: Sizzling Starts. It’s easy to teach, fun to learn and available for free! Get started here.
Are the Seven Steps suitable for my year level?
The Seven Steps program is designed to improve writing at any age or stage. Our strategies and resources are easily adapted for use with pre-writers, secondary school students and all ages in between.
How do we use Seven Steps with other programs?
Unlike many other writing programs, Seven Steps focuses on the authorial side of writing. We approach the creative side of writing in a structured way that teaches students critical thinking strategies about writing: what to say, how to say it, when to make certain decisions, and how to engage and hold a reader’s attention.
You can easily use Seven Steps alongside programs that focus on other aspects of writing, such as grammar and spelling. Learn more about how Seven Steps complements other literacy programs here.
Does Seven Steps align with the Australian or State Curriculum?
Yes, Seven Steps resources are aligned to the Australian Curriculum: English, the NSW English Syllabus and the Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0.
Learn more here.
I’m not in Australia. How can I get started with the Seven Steps?
Many international schools are using the Seven Steps already and we’d love to bring the Seven Steps to you! Simply contact our office on [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.