By WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey I am half way through completing the WSS program for picture books with Ann Marie Stephens and it has been an enlightening […]
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Writing Conferences 101: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Conference
Posted onAre 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.
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Banned Book Review: Gender Queer
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, is currently the number one banned book in the US. And I am so, so glad […]
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Write. Submit. Support. Month #2 Wrap-up with Cathy Sheafor
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey When I entered WSS two months ago, I felt like my personal journey to publication was an awful lot like crossing a […]
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Celebrating 10 Years of WB: An Interview with Ellen Tarlow
Posted onThe Writing Barn’s 10th Anniversary celebration continues in an interview with our friend and WB Success Story, Ellen Tarlow! Ellen is the superstar author of picture books Looking for Smile […]
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Write. Submit. Support. Month #1 Wrap-up with Cathy Sheafor
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey Sometimes the journey to publication can feel like crossing a lake in a windstorm on a blow-up swan without a paddle. Your […]
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Cover Reveal for TED KOOSER: MORE THAN A LOCAL WONDER by Carla Ketner
Posted onWe had the honor of speaking with author Carla Ketner about her writing journey, her new book, and the publication process! Carla Ketner’s Ted Kooser: More Than A Local Wonder […]
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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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5 Remarkable Picture Books to Read for Black History Month and Every Month
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy In celebration of Black History Month, we’re recommending 5 stellar picture books written by black authors. These stories are ones of courage, family, justice, and […]
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