Happy Earth Day!

Hi Reader,

This week we celebrate our beautiful home — Earth! We encourage you to be present in the world that surrounds you and to write about it too. We're sharing all of the ways us writers can celebrate Earth Day.

Ready to read?

From planting a seed to following the life of a bee named Apis, find a kidlit book to read in celebration this week. These captivating and fun stories, written by instructors and past WB students, can serve as great mentor texts for you OR an exciting new book for your kiddo!

​Read our latest blog post here.​

Discover more about Earth Day

Earth Day began on April 22, 1970 as a way for us to bring awareness to the state our environment and demand that change be made. You can read more about it below:

​A Timeline of Earth Day​

​10 Surprising Facts About Earth Day​

​Artists for the Earth​

Spend some time in nature...

Going on walks and spending time in nature is a MUST for writers. It’s a great way to ground yourself and gain inspiration. Challenge yourself, Reader. Write about that cranky squirrel, the dew drop clinging to the blade of grass, or the stray cat chasing flies... You could even write a poem showing your gratitude for the world around you.

Either way— grab your notebook, a pen, and get out into the world!

Here's a quick list of spots you can check out in ATX this week in honor of Earth Day:

• ​Zilker Park​
• ​Barton Creek Greenbelt​
• ​Zilker Botanical Gardens​
• ​St. Edward's Park Greenbelt​
• Book a stay at the Writing Barn (Email retreat@thewritingbarn.com)

Not from Austin? Come visit us! Sign up for our next Write Away Day.

The Writing Barn welcomes writers from Austin and beyond to a Write Away Day on Sunday, May 5, 2024 9:00AM-3:00 PM.

We’re going above and beyond the experience of spending the day writing at a café—enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and water, chat with local creatives and maybe even find a new writing partner and friend! Wifi access is available and outlets are aplenty throughout Buddha Hall. Don’t hesitate to take a breather with a lovely stroll around the 7.5 acres of Writing Barn property.

Who Should Attend?

• Writers or Creatives in need of a special place for working, writing, and brainstorming
• Writers looking for like-minded individuals to gather and work with
• Writers looking to host potential writing events/critique groups and want to test out the space
• Writers seeking a more guided and structured writing practice with set goals and prompts
• Writer in the greater Austin area who are looking for a nature escape