The Writing Barn, owned by author Bethany Hegedus, believes in diverse books. We buy them. We teach with them. We invite diverse writers to speak and teach on craft topics that affect […]
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Rejecting Rejection with author Sarah Sullivan
Posted on“It’s been a while since I had the opportunity to introduce one of our Rejecting Rejection guest bloggers, but as the WB interns are dealing with finals, I have the […]
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Interview with Sonya Feher of “Room to Write”
Posted onThis week, The Writing Barn sat down with author and professional organizer Sonya Feher as she discussed her writing background, how she came upon a career in organizing, her preference […]
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Rejecting Rejection with author Shawn K. Stout
Posted onIn this Monday’s Rejecting Rejection, author Shawn K. Stout transports us back to her adolescence and the first time she came face-to-face with rejection. Christian Slater, Annie Hall, Rejection, and […]
Continue ReadingFirst new video up on our YouTube channel!
Posted onFor our YouTube debut, we’ve put together a few clips of some recent guests at The Writing Barn. On March 22, Nikki Loftin’s release of her novel Nightingale’s Nest brought […]
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Book talks, signings, and virtual readings from creative director Bethany Hegedus
Posted onIt’s been a busy couple of weeks for Bethany Hegedus, co-owner and creative director here at The Writing Barn. She co-authored a picture book with Arun Gandhi, Grandfather Gandhi, which combines […]
Continue ReadingRejecting Rejection with author Paige Britt
Posted onThis Monday’s Rejecting Rejection with author Paige Britt takes us back to the roots of writing, and reminds us that the product is never as important as the process. “No” […]
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Jeff Crosby’s “Rockabilly Goats Gruff” Release Party
Posted onLast Saturday, the Barn turned to into the Shimmy Shack for the release of Jeff Crosby’s new children’s book, The Rockabilly Goats Gruff! The release turned an overcast weekend afternoon into […]
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Rejecting Rejection with author Nicole Maggi
Posted onFor today’s Rejecting Rejection post, we welcome Nicole Maggi. She shares with us her journey to publication and how a beloved book helped her at her lowest. Surviving the […]
Continue ReadingRejecting Rejection with author Betsy Franco
Posted onWe hope writers look forward to Mondays with us at The Writing Barn. We enjoy sharing them with you. Today novelist, actress, poet, anthologist, mom (to three handsome sons, including […]
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