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Success Story Spotlight with Cathy Carr
Posted onWe’re excited to share our new success story with fabulous writer Cathy Carr—who just signed with an agent! We love how Cathy is inspired to make a positive impact on […]
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Success Story Spotlight with Rebekah Manley
Posted onThis week we celebrate another Writing Barn Alumna’s success. Rebekah Manley is a writer, blogger and coordinator for Texas’ Center for the Book. She is an excellent example of living […]
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The Writing Process in 140 Characters Described by WB Friends
Posted onThe Writing Barn decided to challenge WB friends and members of the “Write. Submit. Support” group to describe the creative writing process in 140 characters or less. Sounds difficult, right? […]
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Graphic Memoir Engages YA Readers in Personal Side of Opioid Epidemic
Posted onAuthors on a mission to tackle topics that ail humankind—addiction, depression, poverty, loss, trauma, the search for one’s purpose—isn’t a revelation in the literary world. Writers are some of the […]
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Success Story Spotlight with Anne Wynter
Posted onAnne, please share your exciting news! I signed with the amazing Steven Malk of The Writers House! My picture book – Everybody in the Red Brick Building – went to […]
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Book House Retreat Week Specials for February! Perfect for Writing Groups.
Posted onHave you attended an intensive at The Writing Barn and have been longing to return? To curl up and do deep work? To walk the grounds and drink wine on […]
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A Month at the Writing Barn by Heather Bryant
Posted onOff a side street on a curving road in South Austin, an open gate leads down a dirt path studded with rocks. If you take the right fork in the […]
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Q&A with Literary Agent Emmanuelle Morgen
Posted onAn interview by Melanie Sipko, Writing Barn Intern We’re so excited to have Emmanuelle Morgen, along with Katie Bayerl, at our upcoming Literary Page Turner! She was kind enough to […]
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Those Who Can, Teach
Posted onGuest post by Lindsey Lane, author and Writing Barn Teaching Artist Check out Writing Winning Short Stories, taught by Lindsey and fellow short story writer Shelli Cornelison! I’ve hated the […]
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