by WB Intern Macy Lane Don’t tell me the moon is shining, show me the glint of light on broken glass. -Anton Chekov As writers, we are compelled to create. […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Critique Groups
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane “Spend too much time alone with your own words, and your writing grows anemic, in dire need of a transfusion.” —Celeste Ng I’ve never allowed […]
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It’s National Awkward Moments Day!
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor Have you ever imagined turning an obscure holiday into a writing opportunity? Well here’s your chance! Today is National Awkward Moments Day. Everyone has experienced […]
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A Women’s History Month Homage From WB Intern Macy Lane
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane March is Women’s History Month. As I reflect on women in history who have changed the world, there are more than I could ever hope […]
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Celebrating 10-Years of WB: An Interview with Jacquetta Nammar Feldman
Posted onWe’re continuing to celebrate the Writing Barn’s 10th Anniversary in an interview with our friend and WB Success Story, Jacquetta Nammar Feldman! A resident of Austin, TX, Jaquetta is the […]
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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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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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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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Success Story with Anita Yasuda
Posted onCheers to author and Writing Barn success story, Anita Yasuda! She is celebrating her new book, UP, UP, UP!: JUNKO TABEI’S PIONEERING EVEREST CLIMB with illustrator Yuko Shimizu, out with Clarion/Harper […]
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Tips for Writing A Winter Setting
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Crafting settings in our stories that accurately portray the seasons can be a real challenge. A scene that takes place in winter can be especially […]
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