Writers: Annual Collection Selections Announced
The BARN Annual Collection editorial team is pleased to announce the written works and authors selected for the first Writers’ Studio Annual Collection. The number of ...Full story »
Meet the Indie Booksellers of Comps Night!
Join us on an indie bookstore road trip! In advance of Comps Night on May 10, we met with our panelists from Wicked Words, Ballast Book Company, Away ...Full story »
Writers: Happily Ever After, Indeed!
We're thrilled to report that our "Happily Ever After" event was a spectacular success! With over 60 people in attendance, the room was buzzing ...Full story »
Writers: A Celebration of Romance
Looking for the perfect Valentine's season celebration? BARN invites you to an enchanting evening of literary romance featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's most ...Full story »
Writers: Giving Local Writers a Boost with First Annual Collection
In Spring 2025, the BARN's Writers' Studio will publish its first-ever Annual Collection, creating a fresh opportunity for emerging voices in the Pacific Northwest ...Full story »
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: BARN’s Spooky Storytelling Event Returns!
Get ready for a spine-tingling evening of literary chills as BARN's popular "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night" event returns on Saturday, Oct. ...Full story »
Building Character: Q&A with Writing Instructor Bob Balmer
Bob Balmer is a writer and instructor with over three decades of experience in the craft. Bob, a retired school teacher turned humor writer, ...Full story »
Writers: Share Your Uncanny Tales
The Writer’s Studio is putting on a short-story contest in conjunction with our Dark & Stormy event on Oct. 26! Submit a short story and you could ...Full story »
Congratulations to BARN Writers’ Studio Finalists in the PNWA Contest!
Three BARN Writers’ Studio members are finalists for the annual 2024 PNWA competition! Chelsea Kellogg (Submitted as C.R. Kellogg) for her book The Stag ...Full story »
New at BARN: Writer Roundtables
The Writers’ Studio is thrilled to announce two exciting opportunities for you to connect, learn, and grow in your literary pursuits. Both roundtables are ...Full story »
Writers: Exploring the Craft of Editing and Writing with Instructor Erin Wilcox
Erin Wilcox is a distinguished writer, developmental editor, and copyeditor whose expertise spans literary genres, from speculative fiction to creative nonfiction and children’s literature. ...Full story »
Book Birthday Party with Suzanne Selfors and Lynn Brunelle
Tuesday, June 18, 6 PM Join us for a captivating evening as we celebrate new works by local authors Suzanne Selfors and Lynn Brunelle. ...Full story »
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Local Poets and Writers
National Poetry Month, observed annually in April, was established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996 to promote poetry appreciation and awareness across ...Full story »
Coming this Spring: New Ways to Connect with Other Writers
Coffee and Chat, Writer's Group Speed Dating, Write Now, and Open Mic Are you interested in connecting with other writers? The first Writers Studio Coffee and ...Full story »
Submit Your Poetry to Ars Poetica at BARN
Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. The call for poetry submissions to our fifth annual Ars Poetica at BARN is officially ...Full story »
Get your ‘eek!’ on at Dark & Stormy!
It Will be a Dark and Stormy Night Oct. 28, 7 - 9 pm at BARN Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in ...Full story »
BARN and Bloedel: A Naturally Creative Partnership
Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. Let nature inspire you this fall at the 150-acre Bloedel Reserve. Join ...Full story »
Welcome to the New BainbridgeBARN.org!
Welcome to the new online experience at BainbridgeBARN.org. Enjoy easier searching and navigation, plus more ways to explore and participate. Try out the new ...Full story »
Great Books on Writing
Read your way to better writing! BARN's Writers’ Studio offers the following list of highly recommended books on writing from a variety of writers, ...Full story »
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