The following interview was conducted by teaching artist Robin Bissett How did you first become involved with the Writing Barn? What do you currently do for the Writing Barn? Of […]
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Writing Barn Progress Report October 2020
Posted onAn Open Letter from Bethany Hegedus In June we informed our customers what more we could take on as a literary organization serving writers globally as we each work to […]
Continue ReadingQueer Diversity in YA Novels
Posted onby Writing Barn Intern Hannah Roark With The Writing Barn’s annual Rainbow Week right around the corner, I would like to address a topic close to my heart: queer representation […]
Continue ReadingOur Writing Journey So Far: A Conversation Between Gloria Amescua & Rebekah Manley
Posted onAuthors Gloria Amescua and Rebekah Manley met in one of the Writing Barn’s Write. Submit. Support. classes. Not only did that meeting turn into a lifelong friendship–but a friendship that […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Jacqui Lipton
Posted onJacqui Lipton took some time to reflect on her experiences as a writer and a facilitator. Likewise, we get to celebrate the recent release of her book (see more about […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Amy Hansen Harding
Posted onAmy Harding sat down with us in June to talk about her amazing success story and we’re excited that we finally have a chance to share that good news with […]
Continue ReadingCover Reveal for Author Nicholas Solis
Posted onOur friend Nicholas Solis has a new book coming out, and even though he’s a new dad AND a teacher who’s prepping for the challenging year ahead–we still shook him […]
Continue ReadingWriting Barn Success Story with Author Jenny Turnbull
Posted onWe’re excited that Author Jenny Turnbull took some time to sit down and tell us about some of her recent success! Please share your exciting news with us! I’ve signed […]
Continue ReadingHow To Write a Good Mystery – According to Aristotle and Agatha Christie
Posted onby Writing Barn Intern Kris Koontz Just a few weeks ago, I was hit with the devastating news that the Alley Theater in Houston (my hometown) would be delaying their […]
Continue ReadingBlack Lives Matter. Black Writers Matter.
Posted onA Message from Bethany Hegedus, Author & Founder/Creative Director of the The Writing Barn: Black lives matter. Black writers matter. Black children matter. Here at The Writing Barn, the staff and myself […]
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