Retreat, Create, Celebrate! - video

Because much of a writer's life is solitary, it is easy to unintentionally isolate. Author Bethany Hegedus created a retreat and rental cabin for writers that has become not just a safe haven and source of emotional support, it is an institution in Austin, Texas. Many book parties are hosted at The Writing Barn, where groups meet, mingle and share ideas. Published authors and illustrators sign their names on "the party porch," which is often an inspiration to aspiring writers.