Anne, please share your exciting news! I signed with the amazing Steven Malk of The Writers House! My picture book – Everybody in the Red Brick Building – went to […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingAustin Author Spotlight Interview with Misha Maynerick Blaise
Posted onThis month, The Writing Barn is thrilled to feature Austinite Misha Maynerick Blaise, author of This Phenomenal Life. Don’t forget to join us at The Writing Barn on May 24th […]
Continue ReadingEvent Recap: Words and Wine with Amy Gentry
Posted onThe Writing Barn had a revealing and exciting evening on Wednesday with debut author Amy Gentry at our Words and Wine event. Amy has written book reviews, cultural criticism, and […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s Going on in the Austin Book World September 8th — September 14th
Posted onLit City: What’s Going on in the Austin Book World September 8th — September 14th This week there are some great opportunities for speaking & signings and book clubs. On […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story Spotlight…with Cate Berry
Posted onThe Kid Lit Community is a tight knit group of talented writers, illustrators, publishers, and industry gurus, alike. When one person is successful it isn’t difficult to celebrate that success […]
Continue ReadingThe Great Greene Heist Challenge
Posted onThe Writing Barn, owned by author Bethany Hegedus, believes in diverse books. We buy them. We teach with them. We invite diverse writers to speak and teach on craft topics that affect […]
Continue ReadingAustin Statesman Article on Grandfather Gandhi
Posted onThis past Friday, the Austin American-Statesman published an article featuring The Writing Barn’s owner and creative director, Bethany Hegedus. The article discussed her new children’s book, Grandfather Gandhi, inspired by events […]
Continue ReadingBook talks, signings, and virtual readings from creative director Bethany Hegedus
Posted onIt’s been a busy couple of weeks for Bethany Hegedus, co-owner and creative director here at The Writing Barn. She co-authored a picture book with Arun Gandhi, Grandfather Gandhi, which combines […]
Continue ReadingPerfecting the Picture Book II: A Deeper Understanding and Draft, Draft, Drafting
Posted onPerfecting the Picture Book II: A 6 Week Class with Author & Writing Barn Founder, Bethany Hegedus Tuesday nights: January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4, and 11 from […]
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