by WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez “The book was so much better than the movie!” We’ve all heard this before, and we’ve probably said it, too. The book to movie […]
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A Letter from Evan Griffith, Youth Programming Specialist
Posted onWe may have a long way to go here in Texas before the summer heat begins to fade, but autumn and back-to-school season are just around the corner. For us […]
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Blind Date With a Book
Posted onby WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez For most people, blind dates can be a hit or miss – they could be fun, or they could be awkward. However, when it […]
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How Screen and Script Writing Produces Powerful Stories
Posted onBy: WB Intern Ben Wengrovitz The Power of Writing a Script There are so many different kinds of writing but we want to shine the spotlight on screen and script […]
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Being A Kid: The Impetus for Fun Fridays
Posted onBy: Marci Whitehurst Remember the taste of cotton candy melting onto your tongue? Or riding your bike without training wheels? Jumping in puddles? Splish! Splash! Swinging until your feet touched […]
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The Power of Visual Storytelling
Posted onBy WB Intern Ben Wengrovitz When you think of a medium for a story what do you think of first? Most people probably think of books or short stories. That’s […]
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Book Review: Hooker Avenue by Jodé Millman
Posted onBy WB Intern Arub Butt Summary: HOOKER AVENUE is the second book in the Queen City Crimes series which sees the return of attorney Jessie Martin in upstate New York’s […]
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Developing Characters Through Character Sheets
Posted onBy Senior Intern Katarina Rodriguez Let’s talk about characters! They can make or break a story. If you’re a creative writer who appreciates detail and would like to learn a […]
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Book Review: THE PRINCE by Dinitia Smith
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Arub Butt Summary (courtesy of Simon & Schuster): A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans of Sally Rooney and Kate Atkinson. From their […]
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What Are We Reading?
Posted onIf you’ve been searching for your next read, look no further! The team at the Writing Barn share what they’re currently reading to inspire your next bookstore trip. Play It […]
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