Writing Retreats – Writing Barn

Writing Conferences 101: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Conference

Posted on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Are you new to the writing world and curious about attending your first writer’s conference? Many of us have been in your shoes, so we thought we’d share our favorite tips for how to make the most of the conference experience. These are just ideas to consider, but hopefully, you’ll find them helpful.

Be Scared, Do It Anyway: Level Up Intensive Recap

Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

After attending the recent Level Up weekend at The Writing Barn, Author Esme Symes-Smith was generous enough to recap her experiences, including some of her fears. We are honored to […]

Cover Reveal with Lisa Katzenberger

Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019

To celebrate the cover reveal of Lisa Katzenberger’s new picture book, National Regular Average Ordinary Day, we sat down with Lisa to find out more about her latest triumph. First, […]

A Glimpse into a Poet’s Private Writing Barn Retreat

Posted on August 7, 2019August 7, 2019

My first morning in The Cabin, I took my coffee to the screened-in porch before the Texas summer heat set in, and I wrote in my journal for an unhurried […]

Success Story Spotlight with Kris Kuykendall

Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

Read our latest Success Story Spotlight with Kris Kuykendall as she celebrates her great news about signing with New Leaf Literary & Media.

Success Story Spotlight with Cathy Carr

Posted on December 17, 2018December 17, 2018

We’re excited to share our new success story with fabulous writer Cathy Carr—who just signed with an agent! We love how Cathy is inspired to make a positive impact on […]

The Personal Power of Storytelling

Posted on August 15, 2018August 15, 2018

by Kat Shuttlesworth, WB Intern At The Writing Barn, picture book author Bethany Hegedus has converted her secluded, South Austin property into what I’ve heard lovingly referred to as “Austin’s […]

Stories & Poems from our Young Writers Programs

Posted on August 6, 2018August 7, 2018

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 […]

Scholarship Available for our Upcoming Advanced Writer Weekend (SCBWI Members ONLY)

Posted on January 6, 2016January 11, 2016

We are thrilled to offer the Funny Friends $500 scholarship sponsored by author Crystal Allen to honor her mentor Donna Gehpart who is teaching with us at The Writing Barn during […]

Summer 2015 Retreat Specials

Posted on June 9, 2015June 11, 2015

Calling all Creatives—In and Out of the Lonestar State! It’s summer, which means the kids are home from school, the days are long, and the writing projects get pushed to […]