by WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez “The book was so much better than the movie!” We’ve all heard this before, and we’ve probably said it, too. The book to movie […]
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A 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 […]
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Success Story Interview with Lynn Street
Posted onA huge congratulations for author and Writing Barn success story Lynn Street! She has signed with agent Stephanie Fretwell-Hill of Red Fox Literary! Lynn is on her third Write. Submit. […]
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A Series of Good Mysteries: 5 Great Mystery Series to Dive Into
Posted onby WB Intern Jackie Gonzalez The thrill of a mystery novel is the mind-stimulating and curiosity piquing plot that keeps you at the edge of your seat. By focusing on […]
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Being A Kid: The Impetus for Fun Fridays
Posted onBy: Marci Whitehurst Remember the taste of cotton candy melting onto your tongue? Or riding your bike without training wheels? Jumping in puddles? Splish! Splash! Swinging until your feet touched […]
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Writing Barn Success Stories in NF Kidlit Confab Faculty
Posted onOur Success Story Spotlight blogs were created to showcase the achievements of authors, who have studied at The Writing Barn, were able to make their dreams a reality. With The […]
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Picture Books and Short Reads for Adults
Posted onWith the intensity of the past year, very few of us have the extra time or even the wherewithal to sit down and read a novel. This is why we at the Barn want to suggest books which are both achievable and fulfilling reads.
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Writing Barn Regular: Poet and Novelist Judy Kenyon
Posted onWriting Barn Regulars is a new, on-going series where we feature writers who join us at the Barn on a regular basis. Our community at the Barn is full of […]
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Writing Barn Reflects: Nature and Creativity
Posted on#WBReflects by Gayleen Rabakukk I met Misha Blaise at a recent Wine and Words event at the Writing Barn. She is the author and illustrator of This Phenomenal Life: The […]
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In Media Res: Where Does A Story Begin?
Posted onIn Media Res: Where Does A Story Begin? #WBReflects by Jillee Sexton We probably don’t talk about it often enough, but it’s always there, the thing some of us never […]
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