Find Your Voice and Start Writing!
Whether you are beginning a writing journey, mastering your craft, or exploring the path to publication, BARN Writers’ Studio is for you. From our Write Now online practice sessions to deep dives into fiction, memoirs, poetry, screenplays, and children’s books, BARN can take your writing to the next level. Members can also use the studio as a quiet place to write.
Getting Started in the Studio
Writers’ Studio Calendar
- March 23, 2026
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Night Writers: Online Sprint Group (Free)
March 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online (PST)
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- March 24, 2026
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- March 26, 2026
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Fiction and Nonfiction
Novels, screenplays, memoirs, freelancing – there are many avenues for writers to explore. BARN’s Writers’ Studio was created to give you the support you need to keep writing. From classes in character development, dialogue, travel writing, and journaling to book clubs and writers’ groups, BARN writers’ community attracts experienced instructors from around the country.
Poetry
Derived from the Greek poisis “making,” poetry is a craft in which words are building blocks. Often rhythmic, just as often not, poetry stirs our emotions. BARN offers opportunities to find poetry in nature, to create art inspired by poetry, and to read your poetry to others. Our Poetry Toolbox series offers guidance in everything from lines and stanzas to rhymes and repetitions.
Publishing
You’re making good progress on your novel, or historical fiction, or memoir. What happens when you’re “done?” There are so many options for publishing your work – knowing what they are and where your work fits are key. BARN offers instruction in both the craft and business of writing. We can show you how to find an agent, navigate self-publishing, and understand your options in today’s publishing environment.
Upcoming Writers’ Studio Events
Open Studio
Use the Writers’ Studio to work on your own projects during open studio hours. Learn more »
FAQ
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Sallie MaronWriters’ Studio Lead
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