This summer, The Writing Barn had the pleasure of teaching two creative writing camps for young adults, ages (8-17). Students spent a week at The Writing Barn learning in a […]
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#NationalPoetryMonth, WB Staff Poetry
Posted onby Sydney Chandler, WB Intern Sharing creative work puts all of us as writers in a vulnerable position, and this is what we ask our WB Attendees to do every […]
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Meditations and Musings with Bethany, Writing Barn Founder
Posted onMeditations and Musings with Bethany is a new series where we give Bethany, the founder of the Writing Barn, a platform to reflect on the Writing Barn’s place in her […]
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Out of Africa: Breathing Life into Beginnings
Posted onBreathing Life Into Beginnings Introductory Monologue from film based on Karen Blixen’s memoir, Out of Africa Literary Analysis by Katherine Thole I recently rewatched Out of Africa, a favorite film […]
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“The Writing Barn” Poem by Kathleen Burke at Write Away Day
Posted onOften our Write Away Day attendees tell us that the place itself inspires their work—the landscape, the buildings, the trees, the deer, and the stone-lined paths. On our last Write […]
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What’s Going on in the Austin Book World October 13th — October 19th
Posted onLit City: What’s Going on in the Austin Book World October 13th — October 19th This week there are some great opportunities for speaking & signings and book clubs. Here’s […]
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Author Interview with Traci Chee
Posted onThe Writing Barn is thrilled to feature young adult fiction writer Traci Chee, author of the debut novel, The Reader. We sat down with Traci at the Texas Teen Book Festival to talk […]
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Check out our Writers’ Pets Series!
Posted onWe loved what folks were sharing for WriterPets so much, we’re sharing them via the Barn blog. Enjoy! Pets are a comfort to us when we’re feeling down, when we […]
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Austin Author Spotlight Interview with Carolyn Cohagan
Posted onThis month, The Writing Barn is thrilled to feature Austinite Carolyn Cohagan, author of The Lost Children and Time Zero, as well as writer and director of several short films. Don’t forget to […]
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Book Review: The Changelings by Christina Soontornvat
Posted onBook Review: The Changelings by Christina Soontornvat Reviewed by WB Intern Sydney Elizabeth Chandler One of the best challenges in writing Middle Grade Fiction is being able to touch all age […]
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