Make one small, manageable and approachable list of goals every week. I can’t imagine not playing the game.Īny advice you have for writers/creatives having trouble staying the course in pursuing their goals? However, more than anything, I love growing into the writer I know I can be. Sure, I can’t wait to have the next touchdown of a real-life book to share. I’ve been bruised and been walked off the field, limping with friends supporting me on both sides. What is a takeaway you will carry with you far beyond this good news as you continue to build an develop your career? It’s a place to feel comfortable and challenged at whatever stage on the journey. Why do you think attending workshops/classes is important to writers at all stages of their career? Oh and as for the colleague part…may we wait for my next Writing Barn success story to share that? 😉 For now, I’ll just say that yes I have become connected to the highest caliber of professionals and I know this has furthered my career. It’s been life changing and I don’t say that lightly. We are connected, cheer hard and share “bus rides home after defeat and victory” Together-we see the talent and promise of each other’s futures, even when we can’t see it for ourselves. Have you made friendships/colleagues as well? How has that supported you?Ĭan I keep going with my teammate analogy? The connections I have made at the WB, especially in our WSS Class have made all the difference.
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It’s a chance to sink cleats into the ground, find meaningful teammates and be coached at a professional level. Any event and only has about 40 players max, compared to tens of thousands. The Writing Barn with it’s flowing coffee, twinkly lights brings and approachable atmosphere makes space for you on THE field. The writing world, especially now that it is so big online, can feel like being stuck in the nosebleeds at Super Bowl, but desperately hoping to make touchdown. How did the atmosphere of The Writing Barn aid you in achieving this goal? I worried that I might not have the time to talk to everyone. I hoped that I would have the chance to have meaningful conversations about craft and make personable, literary connections. What fears/hopes did you have before the event?Īs a volunteer, I wanted to be sure that I was welcoming attendees and helping everyone feel comfortable. When I connected with Bethany in 2016 and started our WSS class, I got my focus and really hit the pursuit with intentionality and support. I never stopped writing, but I did have lulls in getting my work in front of professionals. I didn’t start submitting until after I graduated. in Children’s Literature from Hollins University in 2011 and worked hard to learn and grow in the craft.
I have dreamed of being a writer since I was in Mrs. How long have you been writing/pursuing an agent/publishing deal? Class (WSS) really helped support me in my work to get to this point. However, I will say that being in the Write. It’s been a joy to TA classes and intensives. How long are these answers allowed to be again? (haha) I’ve volunteered at many events as a Writing Barn Fellow (class of 2016-18). How did studying/retreating at The Writing Barn support you in achieving this goal? What workshop/intensives/or classes have you taken with us? Rebekah Manley on retreat with the Write. I wrote Fielding Dreams, a blog post on my website Brave Tutu, about this experience. I am thrilled to share that I signed with an incredible literary agent, Natalie Lakosil of The Bradford Literary Agency.
Please share your exciting news (agent signing, book sale, etc) She is an excellent example of living a literary life. Rebekah Manley is a writer, blogger and coordinator for Texas’ Center for the Book. This week we celebrate another Writing Barn Alumna’s success.
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