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The Power of Visual Storytelling
Posted onBy WB Intern Ben Wengrovitz When you think of a medium for a story what do you think of first? Most people probably think of books or short stories. That’s […]
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Posted onBook Review: Hooker Avenue by Jodé Millman
Posted onBy WB Intern Arub Butt Summary: HOOKER AVENUE is the second book in the Queen City Crimes series which sees the return of attorney Jessie Martin in upstate New York’s […]
Continue ReadingDeveloping Characters Through Character Sheets
Posted onBy Senior Intern Katarina Rodriguez Let’s talk about characters! They can make or break a story. If you’re a creative writer who appreciates detail and would like to learn a […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Annette Murray
Posted onA round of applause for author and Writing Barn success story Annette Murray! She is gearing up for the release of her new picture book, ABC, What Do You See? […]
Continue ReadingBook Review: THE PRINCE by Dinitia Smith
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Arub Butt Summary (courtesy of Simon & Schuster): A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans of Sally Rooney and Kate Atkinson. From their […]
Continue ReadingWhat Are We Reading?
Posted onIf you’ve been searching for your next read, look no further! The team at the Writing Barn share what they’re currently reading to inspire your next bookstore trip. Play It […]
Continue ReadingBlack Writers That Broke Boundaries
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Katarina Rodriguez While the celebration of black excellence continues this Black History Month, we’d love to shine a light on these writers whose works shaped the […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Anne Wynter
Posted onWe are thrilled for author and Writing Barn success story Anne Wynter who is celebrating the release of two new board books, Hands On! and One Big Day. Anne was […]
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