We want to congratulate Melissa Koch whose picture book STONE BY STONE: A ROCK’S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME was picked up by Della Farrell at Holiday House! It’s illustrated by Victoria […]
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Writing Barn Success Story with Bonnie Adamson
Posted onWe want to send a huge congratulations to Bonnie Adamson on signing with one of her dream agents, Sara Crowe of Sara Crowe Literary! Bonnie is an active CTCer and […]
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New 2025 Book Releases To Look Out For!
Posted onHere at the Writing Barn, we are always counting down the days to new books being released by our friends who have taught or taken classes with us. In January, […]
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WB Success Story with Molly Golden
Posted onWe’re absolutely thrilled for WB student and VERGE member Molly Golden on her new picture book, BECOMING REAL: THE TRUE STORY OF THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, released on January 21, 2025. […]
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How to Keep a Writing Habit During the Holidays
Posted onBy 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 […]
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The Writing Barn Holiday Gift Guide
Posted onThe holiday season is upon us! Gift giving can be a source of both joy and stress, but if you have a writer on your list, we’ve got some ideas […]
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WB Success Story with Sophia Velasquez Martinez
Posted onWe 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 […]
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Creatives to Celebrate on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Posted onBy 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 […]
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Celebrate a Week of Changemaker Birthdays!
Posted onOctober 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 […]
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Books From Our Hispanic Creatives
Posted onBy 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 […]
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