Event Recap: Words and Wine Wednesday with Typewriter Rodeo & Carin Channing
Our last Words & Wine was met with the sounds of scratching markers and typewriter keys flying fast. Typewriter Rodeo poets David and Sean as well as author/doodler Carin Channing joined our Words...
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The Writing Barn had a revealing and exciting evening on Wednesday with debut author Amy Gentry at our Words and Wine event. Amy has written book reviews, cultural criticism, and even a fashion column,...
View ArticleThe Seventh Wish; WB Book Rec by Erin Lee Golden
THE SEVENTH WISH by Kate Messner Book Rec by Erin Lee Golden Where do you get the best book recommendations? From other writers! So welcome to a new blog series at The Writing Barn: WB Book Recs....
View ArticleThe Power of Prompts: Sparking Creativity for Fiction Writing
The Power of Prompts: Sparking Creativity for Fiction Writing #WBReflects By Sophie Velasquez Starting a new story of any length or context can be daunting. As writers, we often start with a single...
View ArticleSuccess Story Spotlight with Gloria Amescua
Success Story Spotlight Interview with Gloria Amescua The Austin Literary Community is a tight knit group of talented writers, illustrators, publishers, and industry gurus, alike. When one person is...
View ArticleApplying the Childhood Development of Middle Graders to Your Work-in-Progress
Applying the Childhood Development of Middle Graders to Your Work-in-Progress #WBReflects by Rebekah Junkermeier Remember middle school? I sure do. Braces cemented onto my teeth, the strange sensation...
View ArticleSuccess Story Spotlight with Sarah Glenn Fortson
Success Story Spotlight Interview with Sarah Glenn Fortson The Austin Literary Community is a tight knit group of talented writers, illustrators, publishers, and industry gurus, alike. When one...
View ArticleSuccess Story Spotlight with Lisa Katzenberger
Success Story Spotlight Interview with Lisa Katzenberger So tell us about your exciting news? I have signed with an agent! I am now repped by the amazing and energetic Natascha Morris at BookEnds...
View ArticleWriting Barn Regulars: Shelley Crain
An Interview by McKinley Michalowski, Writing Barn Intern Writing Barn Regulars is a new, on-going series where we feature writers who join us at the Barn on a regular basis. Our community at the Barn...
View ArticleIt Was Hard Work, But It Was Worth It: The First Picture Book Biography...
by Bethany Hegedus, WB Founder and Creative Director It’s hard to believe our 39th President, James Earl Carter Jr., otherwise known as Jimmy—has never had a picture book biography written about...
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