Susan Johnston Taylor’s collection of poems, Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures, is set to release on March 28, 2023! Congratulations, Susan! She took the time to […]
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Success Story with Andrea J. Loney
Posted onA round of applause for our dear friend, author, former CtC member and Writing Barn success story, Andrea J. Loney! She is gearing up for the release of her new […]
Continue ReadingFrom Book to Film: 3 Film Adaptations Worth Watching
Posted onby WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez “The book was so much better than the movie!” We’ve all heard this before, and we’ve probably said it, too. The book to movie […]
Continue ReadingA Letter from Evan Griffith, Youth Programming Specialist
Posted onWe may have a long way to go here in Texas before the summer heat begins to fade, but autumn and back-to-school season are just around the corner. For us […]
Continue ReadingBlind Date With a Book
Posted onby WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez For most people, blind dates can be a hit or miss – they could be fun, or they could be awkward. However, when it […]
Continue ReadingNow Accepting Fall 2022 Applications!
Posted onCome Intern With The Writing Barn in Austin, Texas! Interns at The Writing Barn (founded by celebrated author Bethany Hegedus) have the opportunity to gain professional insight into the literary industry […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Lynn Street
Posted onA huge congratulations for author and Writing Barn success story Lynn Street! She has signed with agent Stephanie Fretwell-Hill of Red Fox Literary! Lynn is on her third Write. Submit. […]
Continue ReadingHow Screen and Script Writing Produces Powerful Stories
Posted onBy: WB Intern Ben Wengrovitz The Power of Writing a Script There are so many different kinds of writing but we want to shine the spotlight on screen and script […]
Continue ReadingA Series of Good Mysteries: 5 Great Mystery Series to Dive Into
Posted onby WB Intern Jackie Gonzalez The thrill of a mystery novel is the mind-stimulating and curiosity piquing plot that keeps you at the edge of your seat. By focusing on […]
Continue ReadingBeing A Kid: The Impetus for Fun Fridays
Posted onBy: Marci Whitehurst Remember the taste of cotton candy melting onto your tongue? Or riding your bike without training wheels? Jumping in puddles? Splish! Splash! Swinging until your feet touched […]
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