October 1st is former president Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday. And just a couple of days later on October 3rd, we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 155th birthday. Plus, our Founder and Creative […]
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Books From Our Hispanic Creatives
Posted onBy WB Intern Ciera De Los Santos Family gatherings, delicious foods, and heartfelt tales passed down by generations are what Hispanic Heritage month is all about. This September, The Writing […]
Continue ReadingWB Book Releases to Look Out For (Fall 2024 Edition)
Posted onBy WB Senior Intern Megan Aune In addition to pumpkin everything and hopes for crisper days, the beginning of Fall brings a whole new season for book releases. Whether you’ve […]
Continue ReadingMusic for Every Writer
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune As a writer, it can be difficult to find the right background noise for crafting your story. If you like to listen to music, your […]
Continue ReadingSpaces to Write in Austin, Texas
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune Writing in one place can be taxing! Sometimes changing our environment can spark new ideas, encourage inspiration or give us the added motivation of working […]
Continue ReadingWB Success Story with Hema Penmetsa
Posted onWe are absolutely thrilled for Hema Penmetsa, a CTCer, Writing Barn student, and Bethany mentee, who is celebrating signing with Elizabeth Rudnick from Gillian Mackenzie Agency and selling her book […]
Continue ReadingWB Success Story with Christina Paschyn
Posted onWe are so excited for CTCer and Writing Barn student Christina Paschyn who is celebrating signing with Saba Sulaiman at Talcott Notch! Christina is a picture book and YA author […]
Continue ReadingBooks to Celebrate Juneteenth
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Seeing as the holiday originated in Texas back in 1865, we thought it might […]
Continue ReadingBooks to Read This Pride Month
Posted onCelebrate Pride month with some queer stories! The month of June marks a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and communities. For those looking for queer writers to support this Pride […]
Continue ReadingAdult Poetry Books by Writing Barn Authors
Posted onThe celebration continues! National Poetry month is in full swing, and we wanted to share these adult poetry books written by or featuring Writing Barn authors. Be sure to check […]
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