The Writing Barn

Always love Industry Engagement Day that The Writing Barn's Courage to Create community hosts! Learning so much from all these pitch critiques! @thewritingbarn.bsky.social @ctcwriters.bsky.social

Terrific morning start @thewritingbarn.bsky.social with #PH #WBPITCH.Thx to all involved!

Psst! I’m doing a webinar Saturday! Do you want to come? thewritingbarn.com/class/fact-m...

There’s space in the market for your nonfiction work! 📚💭

Join these talented NF writers for a FREE event next Monday to remind authors that nonfiction IS making sales, getting people agented and thriving in the writing community!

Register here: thewritingbarn.com/class/a-nigh...

So glad you enjoyed it. Carter’s amazing! Happy writing. ✍️ 🌻

Congratulation to Karla Sy whose debut PB was picked up by Beaming Books!🥳🎉

In this interview she discusses how WB aided in her literary journey for STRONG AS A LION, the importance of community and her boost of confidence in her writing.

Read more about it here: thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

"Heavy" topics for children are complex but necessary.

TOMORROW: Join @casahasegawa.bsky.social
to for an honest conversation on these stories + current market for them.

*PLUS submission opps available to ALL registrants!

Register Here: thewritingbarn.com/class/yes-yo...

Find yourself wondering what makes a book successful? 📚👀

Author Candy Wellins will be teaching our Tried and True Topics in PB to spot what makes a book stand out and how to incorporate those techniques in your own WIP.

Register here: thewritingbarn.com/class/craft-...

Start your Spring by cleaning up your WIPs with our upcoming WSS programs for NF and PB writers! 🌷✨

These quotes from former students discuss the camaraderie, insightful one-on-one feedback and progress they were able to accomplish in the program.

Apply by 04/20: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Only 2 spots left! 📣

Join instructor @marciecolleen.bsky.social for 6-months of drafting, deadlines, goals, support, feedback and MORE.

**Applications close on 4/20.

Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

April is for watering the seeds of our future success! 💧🌱

This month we have two exciting webinars and our spring Write. Submit. Support. for PB/Chapter Book and Nonfiction sessions.

Check out our classes at:
www.thewritingbarn.com/classes

It’s time for another exciting Sunday Shoutout! 📣

This time we’re celebrating Verge member, Christal Presley’s NF PB getting acquired by Carter Hasegawa. This beautiful story is set for publication in Fall 2027.

Cheers to Melissa Koch on her exciting news! 🎊🙌

Her picture book STONE BY STONE: A ROCK’S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME is set for release in 2026.

Read the full interview here: thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

Each of our creative journeys is unique and difficult, but there are so many good programs available to help. @thewritingbarn.bsky.social had the resources I needed at a crisis point in my #kidlit career recently--which led to a very happy outcome!
thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

Let’s talk about sensitive topics in kidlit. 💬

Join agent, and former editor, Carter Hasegawa for a craft webinar that delves into the many ways writers can address tough topics, how to understand your audience, the current market and more!

Sign up here: thewritingbarn.com/class/yes-yo...

This Sunday we’re shouting out, Verge and CTC member, Ann McCallum Staats on signing with Jennifer Unter at the Unter Agency! 🎉

We’re so excited for you. Stay tuned for a WB success story interview coming soon. 🙌

Discover how to unleash your writing superpowers! ⚡️

Join Executive Editor, Melissa Manlove, for a 90 minute industry webinar (3/29) and find out all the ways that you could stand out in this ever tightening publishing market.

Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/wb-writing-i...

Congratulations to @bonnieadamson.com on signing with her dream agent, Sara Crowe of @saracrowelit.bsky.social! 🎉

Learn more about her literary journey, leading up to this exciting milestone met, here: thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

Join executive editor Melissa Manlove for a webinar that’s all about discovering where your story fits into the wider market + how you’ll craft a pitch that captures the attention of industry professionals everywhere.

Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/wb-writing-i...

Spring forward in your writing goals this year! 🌻✍️

We know that structure and accountability isn’t always easy, but with WSS you’ll find out what structurally works best for you as you strengthen your drafts AND nourish your literary life.

Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Come join me at the @thewritingbarn.bsky.social April 10th to discuss writing picture books with "heavy" themes #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcraft

Only 2 spots left! 📣

If you're ready to take your novel draft to the next level, join award-winning author @davidbowles.us for Write. Submit. Support. for Novelists.

There’ll be:
✍️ Deadlines
✍️ Critiques
✍️ Feedback
✍️ Community & MORE!

Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Congratulations to our friend @safajarwrites.bsky.social who’s upcoming picture book biography ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA is now an Amazon Editor Best Book of the Month for March! 🎉

Pre-order your copy here: www.bookpeople.com/book/9781250...

A huge thank you to @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social at the @thewritingbarn.bsky.social for hosting STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits #bookbirthday yesterday. I’m still glowing.

Take a look at these new budding book releases! 🌷

Get up to date this Spring with the new book releases from WB friends and family to add to your must-read list. Hint hint: we’ll be celebrating one of the books mentioned tomorrow at 11am CST!

Read the blog here: thewritingbarn.com/new-2025-boo...

It’s no secret that Rob Sanders is a master of style & substance! ✨

In his upcoming six-session course, Rob will cover many of the essential ingredients needed for students to leave this class with a draft they’re proud of.

Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/pb-bios-i-st...

So excited to see everyone at the book launch this Saturday! ✨

Happy book birthday to IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY: POEMS OF POSSIBILITY, with poems selected by @charleswaters.bsky.social and Irene Latham and stunning illustrations from Olivia Sua. We had a wonderful book launch yesterday, hosted by @thewritingbarn.bsky.social
@candlewickpress.bsky.social

Happy book birthday to IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY: POEMS OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY! 🥳

Thank you to all who showed up to celebrate with us at yesterday’s poetry reading.

Poems selected by poets @charleswaters.bsky.social & Irene Latham.

Purchase your copy here: www.bookpeople.com/book/9781536...