Rock September at Free Rock Swap and Shop (and Fall Classes)
Don’t miss our free, community-wide swap of rocks, gems, and lapidary finds, from raw stones to polished cabochons, at our Rock Swap and Shop 10 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, Sept. 20. And take a look at our highlighted fall classes in all 11 of our studios.
Writers’ Fall Fare: Comps Night, Short-Story Contest, and a Conference!
Fall brings three major events for the Writers’ Studio: A night to talk comps with local booksellers for expert input on where your work fits on the shelf (Sept. 19), a spooky short-story contest with real cash on the line (deadline Set. 30), and a Nov. 13-15 conference for genre fiction writers that’s filling fast!
Coming up in the Writers’ Studio – August
Save the dates for BARN’s three-day Story Island Writers’ Conference in November, and be sure to check out September Writers’ Studio classes like Conversation With Purpose: Making Dialogue Count, Comps Night, Community Class: Write the Letter You Won’t Send, and Writing Fundamentals: Book Marketing 101. Don’t forget Sept. 30 is the deadline for our Dark and Stormy Short-Story Contest!
Photo Gallery: Summer Youth
Nightstands with secret drawers, welded wildlife, backstage magic, and the science of baking. Our young makers have been busy! Check out these highlights from ...Full story »
From Fields to Pages: How Poetry Saved My Life with Handwork Week Instructor Ricardo Ruiz
In this powerful conversation, award-winning poet Ricardo Ruiz shares his raw, unfiltered journey to discovering his voice through verse.
Turning Writing Goals Into Reality
Coming up in January in the Writers' Studio.
HANDWORK: Ricardo Ruiz, the Poet Who Turns Silence into Story
Ricardo Ruiz didn't set out to reinvent poetry—he set out to save the stories disappearing from his community. Growing up in Othello, Washington, Ruiz ...Full story »
HANDWORK: Finding Your Story with Jonathan Evison
Jonathan Evison knows what it's like to fail. The Bainbridge Island novelist wrote seven unpublished books before his breakthrough at age 40. He literally ...Full story »
November in the Writers’ Studio: Take the Novel Writing Challenge!
Don't miss these classes and events
A Halloween Favorite Returns
Join us for an evening of deliciously chilling tales guaranteed to send shivers down your spine!
What’s New in the Writers’ Studio
Join us this month as we launch our Book Club! Connect with fellow readers and writers for lively discussions. Our first pick is ”Red Clocks” by best-selling author Leni Zumas. Zumas will be joining us via Zoom to discuss the book and her upcoming release, “Wolf Bells.”
Writers: Annual Collection Coming Soon!
Congratulations to the writers whose work was selected for the inaugural Annual Collection! View a list of authors, bios, and sign up to be ...Full story »
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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