By WB Intern Cathy Sheafor It’s National Picture Book Day and time to check out these recent/upcoming Picture Book Releases! National Picture Book Day was first celebrated in 1967. Established by […]
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Need a Book? 3 Austin Bookstores to Check Out
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy A bookstore is a beautiful place. The Writing Barn owes its community to the rich literary life of Austin, and much of that life occurs […]
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Random Acts of Kindness
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor Random Acts of Kindness Week ran from February 14 to February 20. So, here are a few ideas for things writers can do as random […]
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5 Remarkable Picture Books to Read for Black History Month and Every Month
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy In celebration of Black History Month, we’re recommending 5 stellar picture books written by black authors. These stories are ones of courage, family, justice, and […]
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Library Lovers Day
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor We writers love libraries and today is a perfect opportunity to show our gratitude! Today is Valentine’s Day, broadly known as a celebration of romance […]
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5 Picture Books to Say I Love You This Valentine’s Day
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous Sonnet 43, “How Do I Love Thee?”, she counts the many ways she expresses her love. While her passion surpasses […]
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8 Mind-Boggling Mysteries To Enjoy
Posted onby WB Senior Intern, Deborah Darden In observation of National Puzzle Day being last week, it’s only right to join in the festivities befitting of a bookworm! That’s why we […]
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Happy National Thank Your Mentor Day!
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor We writers are no strangers when it comes to having a mentor. This National Thank Your Mentor Day, WB Intern Cathy Sheafor wrote a brief […]
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8 Winter Romances Worth Reading!
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Winter is a season that holds many wonders. Oftentimes, it’s a season where new love blooms, and sometimes old love is rekindled. We’ve compiled a […]
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Now Accepting 2023 Spring Interns!
Posted onCome Intern with The Writing Barn in Austin, Texas! Interns at The Writing Barn (founded by celebrated author Bethany Hegedus) have the opportunity to gain professional insight into the literary industry […]
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