Once a working horse barn, The Writing Barn has been transformed into a book lover’s haven. Situated on 7.5 wooded acres in Austin, Texas, The Writing Barn is surrounded by mature trees, home to birds and deer. It’s a peaceful …
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If you are interested in find out more about what The Writing Barn can offer for a workshop, overnight retreat, or any type of event, please visit our Rates & Rental Information page. Access to The Writing Barn‘s large screened-in porch and courtyard come with …
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The Writing Barn offers everything you need for a workshop, event or a wonderful weekend getaway. 5 six-foot portable tables 20 workshop chairs Coffee/coffee maker White, brown, orange linen tablecloths 24 buffet plates and wine glasses (additional glasses for rental) …
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The Writing Barn is the perfect location for a writing workshop, a yoga workshop, alternative medicine/ healing, or a crafting/art class. Previously held workshops at The Writing Barn include: Scott Wiggerman’s ”Six Approaches to a Poem,” given twice because the demand …
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Have a book to launch? A baby shower, bridal shower or birthday party to throw? If you are looking for a space that is book themed or unique in it’s rustic but elegant setting, think of us at The Writing …
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Whether for an overnight writing retreat, a stay during SXSW, or a place to let the in-laws crash, The Writing Barn is a wonderful, restful place to spend the night. The facility has a lovely guest bedroom and a cozy sleeping …
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Voice in The Sweet Dead Life In The Sweet Dead Life (May 2013, Soho Press) and its sequel, The A Word (May 2014, Soho Press), narrator of Jenna Samuels, 14 when the series opens and turning 15 as the sequel …
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Writing for Tweens and Teens with Shana Burg Have you always have wanted to write for young readers but aren’t sure where to begin? Or do you have a decent draft of a manuscript you’d like to sharpen? In either …
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Recently on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, friends, family, and the dog loving public gathered at The Writing Barn to celebrate author/illustrator Mary Sullivan’s new picture book, Ball (HM/13). Mary had thought of everything! As the book is a comic style …
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Today Michael Noll, who is teaching Read Well, Write Better with us at The Writing Barn on June 1st, shares with us a writing exercise based around examining a scene from Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. To register for Michael’s class, go here. …
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Launching our What My Last Book Taught Me Wednesday blog series is the lovely and talented Janet Fox. Janet stayed with us at The Writing Barn this past January when she was on her Texas book tour for her roaring …
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Welcome to Craft Talk Tuesday! Once or twice a month, The Writing Barn, will be posting in-depth essays on craft issues on Tuesday’s–waalah–that’s how we came up with the CTT title. On opposite weeks from CTT, we will be hosting …
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Read Well, Write Better: A Fiction Workshop with Michael Noll When: Saturday June 1st, 2 to 6pm Cost: Sliding scale, $85-150 To register: visit http://readtowritestories.com/read-well-write-better-workshop/ About the Workshop: Have a story idea kicking around in your head? Or maybe you’ve banged …
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We’ve had a number of weddings at The Writing Barn, ranging from 150 guests to more intimate ceremonies, but this weekend The Writing Barn grounds were the setting for the most intimate ceremony yet. Bride. Groom. Officiant. And photographer. Harried …
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My friend Bonnie contacted me last winter and asked if I would like to join her on a writer’s retreat at The Writing Barn in the Spring. Being thoroughly enthused about an opportunity to get away, have uninterrupted quiet time …
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Kiddos and dog lovers of all ages this event is for you! Join us as we celebrate Mary Sullivan’s latest release Ball. This event is also a fundraiser for Austin Pets Alive, so please be sure to visit their …
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