We kicked off 2014 with Bethany Hegedus (owner and creative director of The Writing Barn, author) with her 10+ year journey to seeing Grandfather Gandhi published. Today we welcome Greg […]
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Rejecting Rejection with author Janet Fox
Posted onIn this Monday’s Rejecting Rejection, award-winning author Janet Fox describes her journey up the ladder to a successful writing career, and how the best way to deal with rejection is […]
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Meet Your Instructor: Laura Jenkins, Style & Substance: Break into the Magazine Business
Posted onAs we’ve expanded our programming, at The Writing Barn, it’s been a joy to see writers transform through our 6 to 8 week classes. Continued support, weekly guidance, and bonding […]
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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 Shellie Faught
Posted onIn this week’s Rejecting Rejection, YA writer Shellie Faught shares her story about rejection coming from one of the most important places in your life: your family. Read on to […]
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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 […]
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Nikki Loftin Nightingale’s Nest release and after-party at The Writing Barn
Posted onYesterday, author Nikki Loftin launched her latest book, Nightingale’s Nest to a packed crowd of family friends and fans at Austin’s own Book People. Nikki is a rousing presenter and […]
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Rejecting Rejection with author Joy Preble
Posted onToday, the ALA awards were announced. We in kid lit are buzzing over the big winners, the surprises, the near misses and what it all means. Awards are lovely. They […]
Continue ReadingThe Writing Barn: Intern Opportunities
Posted onIntern Positions at The Writing Barn Have an interest in Arts Management or Social Media/Pr? Want to meet award-winning authors? Want to see your creative ideas come to fruition? We’d […]
Continue Reading2014 Blog Series: Rejecting Rejection, Saying Yes to Yourself When the World Says No
Posted onWelcome to the first of a new blog series, Rejecting Rejection, Saying Yes to Yourself When the World Says No. Join us every other Monday, as writers at various career […]
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