by 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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A Beautiful Anarchy; WB Book Rec by Nancy Miller Barton
Posted onA Beautiful Anarchy: When the Life Creative Becomes the Life Created by David duChemin Book Rec by Nancy Miller Barton With apologies to authors and booksellers everywhere – I have a […]
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Applying the Childhood Development of Middle Graders to Your Work-in-Progress
Posted onApplying the Childhood Development of Middle Graders to Your Work-in-Progress #WBReflects by Rebekah Junkermeier Remember middle school? I sure do. Braces cemented onto my teeth, the strange sensation of wearing […]
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Writing with Pictures; WB Book Rec by Rebekah Manley
Posted onWriting with Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children’s Books by Uri Shulevitz Book Rec by Rebekah Manley Where do you get the best book recommendations? From other writers! So […]
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