by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Halloween is, literally, right around the corner and we all know what means. Sure, it’s the perfect time to don your most creative costume and […]
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Autumn Prompts to Spike Your Creativity
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Autumn is finally here! For many of us, that means cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes, and the beginning of cozy nights by the fire. To […]
Continue ReadingPicture This, Write That
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Oftentimes as writers, it can be difficult to decide what exactly to write about. After all, everything we experience in our daily lives can be […]
Continue ReadingBook 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 […]
Continue ReadingWhat 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 […]
Continue ReadingIndigenous Writers to Read and Celebrate
Posted onBy: Writing Barn Intern Katarina Rodriguez It’s Native American Heritage month, and to celebrate, we’re highlighting some incredible Indigenous writers. From authors to poets, here’s a list you absolutely have […]
Continue ReadingFall Writing Prompts to Get You Out of Your Comfort Zone
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Katarina Rodriguez Ah… The Autumn Equinox, AKA the first official day of Fall, is upon us! Don’t we all just love the season of pumpkin spiced […]
Continue ReadingCharacter Agency in Horror Fiction – A Vlog by WB Teaching Artist Madison Estes
Posted onWriters! Today we have a special craft talk vlog post that comes to you from Writing Barn Teaching Artist, Madison Estes. Madison Estes has had her horror fiction published widely […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Spotlight with Author Ryan Leslie
Posted onAuthor Ryan Leslie was kind enough to sit down and answer our questions about his experiences at The Writing Barn and how those experiences helped shape his development as a […]
Continue ReadingBlack Fantasy – Using Fantasy as a Tool to Explore Issues within a Community
Posted onBlack fantasy is an interesting subgenre for a variety of reasons. Fantasy is a genre where the rules and customs of our society don’t have to be present in the […]
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