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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Jodi Egerton, of Write Good Consulting, hosts her second Word Play! class at The Writing Barn on April 6th from 2-6pm. Jodi joined us here at The Barn for a class this past January, and she is back once …
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by Bethany
March 13, 2013
The Writing Barn Presents: April Advanced Writing Weekend Workshop Little Turnings: Examining Emotional Pacing led by Sara Zarr is sold-out, with thirty-two applications having been received for the limited capacity twenty-person workshop! Sara Zarr is quite the draw and we at The Barn are …
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When Alexandra Penfold was invited to be the kick-off speaker to The Writing Barn Presents Advanced Writer Weekend Workshop Series last October, she was a much esteemed editor at Paula Wiseman/Simon & Schuster. In late December, Alexandra called to inform …
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The Writing Barn is thrilled to have Spike Gillespie, the critically acclaimed author of The Maine Event and another five books, here in July and August for two Memoir Writing Workshops. Here are the details: Session One: July 5, 6 and 7, 2013 …
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Last Saturday, we welcomed Jodi Egerton, of Write Good Consulting, to The Writing Barn for a morning of creativity inducing, laughter generating, page-producing fun. Jodi, a Ph. D in English from the University of Texas is also an improv master, …
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Ah, the end of January is approaching and that means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Instead of the routine a Valentine’s date of dinner, roses and chocolates, why not steal away to The Writing Barn or The Cabin …
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Our 2013 Advanced Writer Weekend Workshop Series officially kicked off at The Writing Barn last weekend. We welcomed long-time S&S editor Alexandra Penfold for her first appearance in her new role as a literary agent with Upstart Crow Literary Agency. Alexandra is interested in …
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Author, Janet Fox is going to be write-away-staying at The Writing Barn later this month as several events bring her back to Texas from her new home in Montana. One of her Austin appearances is a book release event for …
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Writing Barn friends, As of January 2013, we’ve been holding classes, retreats, book launches and parties for one-full-year. Last January, poet/teacher Scott Wiggerman kicked things off with two SOLD OUT poetry workshops. We owe Austin writers — nope, all of …
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January is almost here and with it is the Kick Off event to The Writing Barn‘s 2013 Advanced Writer Weekend Workshop series. Our first hands-on workshop, World’s Without End: Deconstruction Children’s Literature Characters is being taught by Alexandra Penfold. Last …
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