Authors – Writing Barn

How to Keep a Writing Habit During the Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2024December 16, 2024

By WB Intern Megan Aune The holidays can be a difficult time to nourish our creative pursuits. Your writing is a priority, but lots of things can get lost to […]

WB Success Story with Sophia Velasquez Martinez

Posted on October 15, 2024October 17, 2024

We are excited to announce that our very own CTC Program Manager and WB Digital Media Specialist Sophia Velasquez Martinez has signed with Lucy Balfour at William Morris Endeavor! Hear […]

Creatives to Celebrate on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Posted on October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

By WB Senior Intern Megan Aune This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we wanted to highlight a few Indigenous creatives enriching the contemporary literary landscape. Read up on these authors and illustrators […]

Celebrate a Week of Changemaker Birthdays!

Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

October 1st is former president Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday. And just a couple of days later on October 3rd, we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 155th birthday. Plus, our Founder and Creative […]

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Books From Our Hispanic Creatives

Posted on September 24, 2024November 15, 2024

By WB Intern Ciera De Los Santos Family gatherings, delicious foods, and heartfelt tales passed down by generations are what Hispanic Heritage month is all about. This September, The Writing […]

WB Book Releases to Look Out For (Fall 2024 Edition)

Posted on September 3, 2024September 5, 2024

By WB Senior Intern Megan Aune In addition to pumpkin everything and hopes for crisper days, the beginning of Fall brings a whole new season for book releases. Whether you’ve […]

Music for Every Writer

Posted on August 18, 2024August 18, 2024

By WB Intern Megan Aune As a writer, it can be difficult to find the right background noise for crafting your story. If you like to listen to music, your […]

WB Success Story with Hema Penmetsa

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

We are absolutely thrilled for Hema Penmetsa, a CTCer, Writing Barn student, and Bethany mentee, who is celebrating signing with Elizabeth Rudnick from Gillian Mackenzie Agency and selling her book […]

WB Success Story with Christina Paschyn

Posted on July 7, 2024August 16, 2024

We are so excited for CTCer and Writing Barn student Christina Paschyn who is celebrating signing with Saba Sulaiman at Talcott Notch! Christina is a picture book and YA author […]

Podcasts for Writers!

Posted on June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

By WB Intern Megan Aune The practice of honing your craft doesn’t always have to take place in front of a blank white screen. Sometimes, it’s okay to step back […]