by WB Intern Kate Dowdy Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, is currently the number one banned book in the US. And I am so, so glad […]
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Write. Submit. Support. Month #2 Wrap-up with Cathy Sheafor
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey When I entered WSS two months ago, I felt like my personal journey to publication was an awful lot like crossing a […]
Continue ReadingMother’s Day Memories with WB Intern Macy Lane
Posted onby Writing Barn Intern Macy Lane “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln With Mother’s Day approaching, I’ve had thoughts […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating 10 Years of WB: An Interview with Ellen Tarlow
Posted onThe Writing Barn’s 10th Anniversary celebration continues in an interview with our friend and WB Success Story, Ellen Tarlow! Ellen is the superstar author of picture books Looking for Smile […]
Continue ReadingNational High Five Day: 5 Ways to High Five Yourself!
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane Did you know the third Thursday of each April is National High Five Day? Don’t worry, neither did we. But now that we do, it […]
Continue ReadingWrite. Submit. Support. Month #1 Wrap-up with Cathy Sheafor
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey Sometimes the journey to publication can feel like crossing a lake in a windstorm on a blow-up swan without a paddle. Your […]
Continue ReadingThe Art of Observation
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane Don’t tell me the moon is shining, show me the glint of light on broken glass. -Anton Chekov As writers, we are compelled to create. […]
Continue ReadingCover Reveal for TED KOOSER: MORE THAN A LOCAL WONDER by Carla Ketner
Posted onWe had the honor of speaking with author Carla Ketner about her writing journey, her new book, and the publication process! Carla Ketner’s Ted Kooser: More Than A Local Wonder […]
Continue ReadingNational Picture Book Day is Today!
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor It’s National Picture Book Day and time to check out these recent/upcoming Picture Book Releases! National Picture Book Day was first celebrated in 1967. Established by […]
Continue ReadingIt’s National Awkward Moments Day!
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor Have you ever imagined turning an obscure holiday into a writing opportunity? Well here’s your chance! Today is National Awkward Moments Day. Everyone has experienced […]
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