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Writing Conferences 101: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Conference

Posted on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Are 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.

A Beginner’s Guide to Critique Groups

Posted on March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

by WB Intern Macy Lane “Spend too much time alone with your own words, and your writing grows anemic, in dire need of a transfusion.” —Celeste Ng I’ve never allowed […]

The Personal Power of Storytelling

Posted on August 15, 2018August 15, 2018

by Kat Shuttlesworth, WB Intern At The Writing Barn, picture book author Bethany Hegedus has converted her secluded, South Austin property into what I’ve heard lovingly referred to as “Austin’s […]

Welcome to new Artist-in-Residence Marilyse Figueroa!

Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Artist in Residence

The Writing Barn is pleased to welcome writer Marilyse Figueroa as the 2018-19 Artist-in-Residence! We sat down with Marilyse to get to know a little bit more about her work, […]

Defying Odds and Changing Perspective: A New Kind of Intensive

Posted on March 19, 2018March 19, 2018

The Writing Barn is honored to present a brand new kind of weekend intensive to Austin’s literary community this month, one that celebrates the unique experiences and perspectives of LGBTQIAP+ […]