by Writing Barn Intern Macy Lane Before June melts into July we want to show some love and celebrate Pride Month! Here are some helpful resources to spark conversations, deepen […]
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Celebrating 10 Years of WB: An Interview with Jason June
Posted onAs we continue the year-long 10th Anniversary celebration of The Writing Barn, our dear friend and WB Success Story Jason June granted us the honor of an interview! Jason June […]
Continue ReadingA WB Banned Book Review: Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez
Posted onby Writing Barn Intern Macy Lane According to PEN America, Texas holds the dubious distinction of having the most banned books in our nation. As a parent, former teacher, writer, and […]
Continue ReadingWrite. Submit. Support. Month #3 Wrap-up with Cathy Sheafor
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey I am half way through completing the WSS program for picture books with Ann Marie Stephens and it has been an enlightening […]
Continue ReadingWriting Conferences 101: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Conference
Posted onAre 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.
Continue ReadingBanned Book Review: Gender Queer
Posted onby WB Intern Kate Dowdy Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, is currently the number one banned book in the US. And I am so, so glad […]
Continue ReadingWrite. Submit. Support. Month #2 Wrap-up with Cathy Sheafor
Posted onBy WB Intern Cathy Sheafor A Writer’s Journey When I entered WSS two months ago, I felt like my personal journey to publication was an awful lot like crossing a […]
Continue ReadingMother’s Day Memories with WB Intern Macy Lane
Posted onby 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 […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating 10 Years of WB: An Interview with Ellen Tarlow
Posted onThe Writing Barn’s 10th Anniversary celebration continues in an interview with our friend and WB Success Story, Ellen Tarlow! Ellen is the superstar author of picture books Looking for Smile […]
Continue ReadingNational 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 […]
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