By WB Intern Megan Aune The holidays can be a difficult time to nourish our creative pursuits. Your writing is a priority, but lots of things can get lost to […]
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The Writing Barn Holiday Gift Guide
Posted onThe holiday season is upon us! Gift giving can be a source of both joy and stress, but if you have a writer on your list, we’ve got some ideas […]
Continue ReadingCreatives to Celebrate on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Posted onBy WB Senior Intern Megan Aune This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we wanted to highlight a few Indigenous creatives enriching the contemporary literary landscape. Read up on these authors and illustrators […]
Continue ReadingCelebrate a Week of Changemaker Birthdays!
Posted onOctober 1st is former president Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday. And just a couple of days later on October 3rd, we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 155th birthday. Plus, our Founder and Creative […]
Continue ReadingCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With These Books From Our Hispanic Creatives
Posted onBy WB Intern Ciera De Los Santos Family gatherings, delicious foods, and heartfelt tales passed down by generations are what Hispanic Heritage month is all about. This September, The Writing […]
Continue ReadingWB Book Releases to Look Out For (Fall 2024 Edition)
Posted onBy WB Senior Intern Megan Aune In addition to pumpkin everything and hopes for crisper days, the beginning of Fall brings a whole new season for book releases. Whether you’ve […]
Continue ReadingMusic for Every Writer
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune As a writer, it can be difficult to find the right background noise for crafting your story. If you like to listen to music, your […]
Continue ReadingSpaces to Write in Austin, Texas
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune Writing in one place can be taxing! Sometimes changing our environment can spark new ideas, encourage inspiration or give us the added motivation of working […]
Continue ReadingPodcasts for Writers!
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune The practice of honing your craft doesn’t always have to take place in front of a blank white screen. Sometimes, it’s okay to step back […]
Continue ReadingBooks to Celebrate Juneteenth
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Seeing as the holiday originated in Texas back in 1865, we thought it might […]
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