The Writing Barn
@thewritingbarn.bsky.social
✍️ We go beyond craft classes to transform pre-published writers into career authors with varying tools and community offerings to suit YOU.
Craft + Community + Connections = a Thriving Literary Life!
Craft + Community + Connections = a Thriving Literary Life!
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Ready to master your craft this month? Well, you’re in luck! 🍀
Our March programming is perfect for writers at all stages of PLUS we have some incredibly fun FREE events happening as well.
Learn more about our classes here: thewritingbarn.com/upcoming-cla...
Our March programming is perfect for writers at all stages of PLUS we have some incredibly fun FREE events happening as well.
Learn more about our classes here: thewritingbarn.com/upcoming-cla...
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Attended @thewritingbarn.bsky.social Industry Engagement Event today and was empowered and encouraged! Can’t wait to query with the submission opportunities! #WBPitch
October 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Attended @thewritingbarn.bsky.social Industry Engagement Event today and was empowered and encouraged! Can’t wait to query with the submission opportunities! #WBPitch
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Learning so much at the October Industry Engagement Day!! Consider signing up for the next one coming in the spring! #wbpitch @thewritingbarn.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Learning so much at the October Industry Engagement Day!! Consider signing up for the next one coming in the spring! #wbpitch @thewritingbarn.bsky.social
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Excited to share that I’ve officially signed with literary agent Maura Kye-Casella at Don Congdon Associates, Inc.!
@thewritingbarn.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social
@ctcwriters.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity
#kidlit
@thewritingbarn.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social
@ctcwriters.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity
#kidlit
September 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Excited to share that I’ve officially signed with literary agent Maura Kye-Casella at Don Congdon Associates, Inc.!
@thewritingbarn.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social
@ctcwriters.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity
#kidlit
@thewritingbarn.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social
@ctcwriters.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity
#kidlit
🌐 Today in The Courage to Create: Author Websites 101 with The Method Agency! 💻 Learn how to design your site, boost SEO, and build your author brand with expert guidance. Join the community 👉 courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...
October 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🌐 Today in The Courage to Create: Author Websites 101 with The Method Agency! 💻 Learn how to design your site, boost SEO, and build your author brand with expert guidance. Join the community 👉 courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...
We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Rofé and Caryn Wiseman from Andrea Brown Literary Agency for a special Ask an Agent session inside the Courage to Create community this Thursday!
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Rofé and Caryn Wiseman from Andrea Brown Literary Agency for a special Ask an Agent session inside the Courage to Create community this Thursday!
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...
Want your stories to connect with readers on a deeper level?
Jessixa Bagley’s 6-week class on authentic writing begins Sept 16. Spots are limited.
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/authenticity...
Jessixa Bagley’s 6-week class on authentic writing begins Sept 16. Spots are limited.
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/authenticity...
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Want your stories to connect with readers on a deeper level?
Jessixa Bagley’s 6-week class on authentic writing begins Sept 16. Spots are limited.
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/authenticity...
Jessixa Bagley’s 6-week class on authentic writing begins Sept 16. Spots are limited.
Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/authenticity...
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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
July 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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
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July 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Psst! I’m doing a webinar Saturday! Do you want to come? thewritingbarn.com/class/fact-m...
Fact Meets Feeling: Writing Compelling Nonfiction for a World That Needs It with Melissa Manlove – Writing Barn
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June 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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...
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...
April 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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...
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...
When traveling to a formal writing retreat isn't possible, you can get a cabin in a State Park and have your own DIY retreat thanks to an excellent webinar by @casahasegawa.bsky.social through @thewritingbarn.bsky.social.
April 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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...
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...
April 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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...
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...
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...
April 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"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...
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-...
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-...
April 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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-...
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...
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...
April 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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...
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...
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 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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...
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
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
April 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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
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.
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.
March 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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.
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...
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...
March 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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...
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...
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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!
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March 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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...
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...
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...
March 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...
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. 🙌
We’re so excited for you. Stay tuned for a WB success story interview coming soon. 🙌
March 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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. 🙌
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...
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...
March 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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...
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...
Learn more about her literary journey, leading up to this exciting milestone met, here: thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...
March 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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...
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...
Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/wb-writing-i...
March 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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...
Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/wb-writing-i...