by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Like story prompts based on images, adaptations are also great practice for getting the creative juices flowing! So, we decided to present an interesting challenge […]
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Autumn Prompts to Spike Your Creativity
Posted onby WB Intern, Deborah Darden Autumn is finally here! For many of us, that means cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes, and the beginning of cozy nights by the fire. To […]
Continue ReadingA Letter from Evan Griffith, Youth Programming Specialist
Posted onWe may have a long way to go here in Texas before the summer heat begins to fade, but autumn and back-to-school season are just around the corner. For us […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Interview with Annette Murray
Posted onA round of applause for author and Writing Barn success story Annette Murray! She is gearing up for the release of her new picture book, ABC, What Do You See? […]
Continue ReadingWhat Are We Reading?
Posted onIf you’ve been searching for your next read, look no further! The team at the Writing Barn share what they’re currently reading to inspire your next bookstore trip. Play It […]
Continue ReadingFall Writing Prompts to Get You Out of Your Comfort Zone
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Katarina Rodriguez Ah… The Autumn Equinox, AKA the first official day of Fall, is upon us! Don’t we all just love the season of pumpkin spiced […]
Continue ReadingThe Writer’s Unwind: How to Destress from Your Current Project
Posted onWritten by Writing Barn intern Claire Misfield Under any Google search for stress relief, you will most likely find that one common tip is writing. While that may work for […]
Continue ReadingGreat Gatsby Inspired Writing Prompts
Posted onGreat news, old sport! The Great Gatsby is now in the public domain! You know what that means… you can technically publish your fanfiction and not have to worry about […]
Continue ReadingCall for 2021 Teaching Artists!
Posted onAre you a published/agented writer? Do you have experience teaching creative writing? Pitch a class to the Writing Barn!
Continue ReadingCharacter Agency in Horror Fiction – A Vlog by WB Teaching Artist Madison Estes
Posted onWriters! Today we have a special craft talk vlog post that comes to you from Writing Barn Teaching Artist, Madison Estes. Madison Estes has had her horror fiction published widely […]
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