by Writing Barn Intern Macy Lane “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln With Mother’s Day approaching, I’ve had thoughts […]
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National High Five Day: 5 Ways to High Five Yourself!
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane Did you know the third Thursday of each April is National High Five Day? Don’t worry, neither did we. But now that we do, it […]
Continue ReadingThe Art of Observation
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane Don’t tell me the moon is shining, show me the glint of light on broken glass. -Anton Chekov As writers, we are compelled to create. […]
Continue ReadingA Beginner’s Guide to Critique Groups
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingIt’s National Awkward Moments Day!
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor Have you ever imagined turning an obscure holiday into a writing opportunity? Well here’s your chance! Today is National Awkward Moments Day. Everyone has experienced […]
Continue ReadingA Women’s History Month Homage From WB Intern Macy Lane
Posted onby WB Intern Macy Lane March is Women’s History Month. As I reflect on women in history who have changed the world, there are more than I could ever hope […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating 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 […]
Continue ReadingRandom 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 […]
Continue ReadingLibrary Lovers Day
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor We writers love libraries and today is a perfect opportunity to show our gratitude! Today is Valentine’s Day, broadly known as a celebration of romance […]
Continue ReadingHappy National Thank Your Mentor Day!
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor We writers are no strangers when it comes to having a mentor. This National Thank Your Mentor Day, WB Intern Cathy Sheafor wrote a brief […]
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