Today I’m inviting you to see your life as a story!
T. A. BARRON’S BLOG
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Encouraging Writers
Keeping Your Story Boat Afloat
I think about stories I’m working on as little boats that I’m spending time crafting until they are finally shipworthy and ready to sail.
Using Mythology to Write Fantasy: Creating the Merlin Saga
My journey with Merlin began with a dream. And I knew from that moment I had been given a story that had to be told.
All Your Writing Questions, Answered!
Aspiring storytellers often ask me writing questions and for writing advice. I’ve compiled some of the best questions, and my answers, here.
The Power of Stories
The power of stories resides in the communicating core values and principles through shared words and experiences.
One Step Closer to Your Dream
If you can imagine your goals, your future, and your path to making a better world — all that remains is to work hard to achieve your dreams!
Nature as a Character
The natural world is not merely a setting, a backdrop for my stories — but a full-blown character.
How to Become a Better Writer Using Villains
Get into the spirit of the spooky season and consider some of the ways villains can improve your writing!
Giving Birth to a New Book
I’ve often thought that bringing a new story into the world is a lot like bringing a new child into the world. Of course, a real child is much more special and miraculous than a book-child. And a real child is also more huggable and full of surprises. Even so…the metaphor still applies.
Kids Find the Magic at Merlin Camp!
Eleven young wizards joined the camp counselors from Boulder Bookstore and Boulder Public Library for a week-long day camp full of activities and learning based on the legends of Merlin.