Authors – Page 6 – Writing Barn

Happy Book Birthday to SWORD IN THE STARS + virtual launch tonight!

Posted on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

Today is the release of SWORD IN THE STARS by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy, the faculty of the Writing Barn’s annual Rainbow Weekend! “Empowering and boisterously modern.” – […]

Cover Reveal for Author Cathy Carr

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

We got to spend some time with author Cathy Carr to talk about the cover reveal for her upcoming novel, 365 Days to Alaska. Read on to find out more […]

Cover Reveal for Author Jennifer Gennari

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

This week we spent some time with acclaimed author Jennifer Gennari to talk about the cover reveal for her upcoming book, MUFFLED. Read on to learn a bit more about […]

Our Writing Barn 2020 Resolutions!

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

With the start of a New Year comes new goals for our writing. But should you focus on? If your overwhelmed with how to take control of your creativity, then […]

Be Scared, Do It Anyway: Level Up Intensive Recap

Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

After attending the recent Level Up weekend at The Writing Barn, Author Esme Symes-Smith was generous enough to recap her experiences, including some of her fears. We are honored to […]

Success Story Spotlight with Author Scott Ralph

Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

We recently got a chance to pepper author Scott Ralph with a series of questions about his newest novel (Sketchbook), his experience at The Writing Barn, and what it’s like […]

Cover Reveal for Jennifer Hawkins

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

This week we spent some time with award winning author Jen Marie Hawkins to talk about the big cover reveal for her new book, The Language of Cherries. Get an […]

Success Story Spotlight with Jennifer Kam

Posted on September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

Please share your exciting news (agent signing, book sale, etc) My Jewish-themed, intergenerational picture book, UNTIL THE BLUEBERRIES GROW, will be published by PJ Library and become part of the […]

It Was Hard Work, But It Was Worth It: The First Picture Book Biography Examining the Life of President Carter

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

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 […]

Members of Barn Community Honored by SCBWI

Posted on June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Recently, friends and students of the Barn were nominated for the Cynthia Leitch Smith Writing Mentor Award by SCBWI! We reached out to ask a few questions and congratulate these […]