Aspiring Writers

**[BUY THIS MONTH's BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/on-writing/)** A pop-up book club series exploring the creative process through some of the most beloved books on writing. Across three sessions, we’ll discuss craft, inspiration, discipline, and the realities of the writing life — open to writers at any stage as well as curious readers interested in how stories are made. ## **Series Schedule & Upcoming Titles** 📚 **April 14 — *On Writing* by Stephen King** A candid blend of memoir and masterclass on storytelling, discipline, and the writer’s craft. 📚 **May 26 — *A Swim in a Pond in the Rain* by George Saunders** A deep and generous exploration of storytelling through classic Russian short fiction. 📚 **July 7 — *The Writing Life* by Annie Dillard** A luminous meditation on creativity, solitude, and the realities of artistic devotion. ## **About the Host** **Olivia** is a writer based in Barcelona, where she has lived for the past seven years. Originally from the United States, she studied creative writing as an undergraduate and later completed a master’s degree in translation at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. A jack of all writerly trades, she has published poetry and nonfiction and is currently navigating the querying process for her first novel. **Instructions** 1. Swing by the shop to pick up a copy of your book 2. Read it 3. Come discuss it Easy peasy! Happy reading!

**Silent Writing - Cállate y Escribe - Sabadell** **English** 🇬🇧 Do you have a story to tell but struggle to find the time? Stop procrastinating and join us for a focused session of pure productivity. No networking, no small talk—just you and your words. \* When: on Tuedays, 19:30 – 20:30. \* Where: SandwiCheZ, Sabadell. \* The Rule: We write in total silence for 60 minutes. You can use a pen or your laptop, but please keep your phone away to avoid distractions. \* Etiquette: As we are using the café space, please be kind and order at least a tea or coffee. Come turn your "someday" into "today." See you there! **Español** 🇪🇸 ¿Tienes un proyecto entre manos pero siempre encuentras una excusa para no avanzar? Se acabó la procrastinación. "Cállate y Escribe" es un espacio diseñado para dedicarle tiempo real a la escritura, sin distracciones ni interrupciones. \* Cuándo: Martes, de 19:30 a 20:30. \* Dónde: SandwiChez - Carrer de Gràcia 1, Sabadell \* La Regla: Escribimos en silencio total durante una hora. Puedes usar papel o portátil, siempre que el móvil se quede guardado para no romper la concentración. \* Cortesía: Ya que el local nos acoge, se ruega pedir al menos un té o un café. Menos excusas, más palabras. ¡Te esperamos! **FAQ & Rules / Preguntas Frecuentes y Reglas** 1\. Can I write anything? / ¿Puedo escribir lo que quiera? \* EN: Yes! Novels, poetry, thesis, journals, or even work emails. The goal is the act of writing. \* ES: ¡Sí! Novelas, poesía, tesis, diario personal o correos de trabajo. El objetivo es el acto de escribir. 2\. What if I’m late? / ¿Qué pasa si llego tarde? \* EN: Please enter quietly and start writing immediately without greeting the group to maintain the flow. \* ES: Por favor, entra en silencio y empieza a escribir directamente sin saludar al grupo para no romper la concentración. 3\. Digital or Analog? / ¿Digital o analógico? \* EN: Both are welcome. However, if you use a laptop, please make sure your keyboard isn't excessively loud and your phone is on silent/flight mode. \* ES: Ambos son bienvenidos. Si usas portátil, asegúrate de chequear que el teclado non sea ruidoso y mantén el móvil en silencio o modo avión. 4\. Socializing / Socializar \* EN: We save the chat for after 20:30! Once the session ends, feel free to stay and talk with fellow writers. \* ES: ¡Dejamos la charla para después de las 20:30! Una vez terminada la sesión, eres libre de quedarte y charlar con otros escritores.

Haz **una pausa de las pantallas y únete a 2 horas de vida en el momento.** Durante dos horas, te invitamos a dejar de lado teléfonos, laptops y tablets, y **reconectar con placeres analógicos: leer, dibujar, escribir en un diario,** **jugar al ajedrez o simplemente disfrutar de una conversación tranquila.** Trae tu cuaderno o simplemente tu curiosidad. Este es un **encuentro sin pantallas**, pensado para desacelerar el tiempo, inspirar la creatividad y compartir un momento de la **vida en el momento** 🕕 Todos los Martes: 18:30–20:30h **Take a break from screens and join us for two hours of living in the moment.** For two hours, we invite you to put aside your phones, laptops and tablets, and **reconnect with analogue pleasures: reading, drawing, writing in a journal, playing chess or simply enjoying a quiet conversation.** Bring your notebook or simply your curiosity. This is a **screen-free gathering, designed to slow down time,** inspire creativity and share a moment of living in the moment Every Tuesday: 18:30 - 20:30

[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM?mode=hq1tsha) **Con Joan Rubio — Analista del Comportamiento** **¿Y si gran parte de lo que llamamos “espiritualidad”… fuera solo una forma más sofisticada de evitar mirarnos de verdad?** **Vivimos rodeados de frases bonitas, rituales, retiros, meditaciones… pero también de ego disfrazado, validación social y necesidad de pertenecer.** **Entonces la pregunta es incómoda, pero necesaria:** **👉 ¿Estás creciendo de verdad… o solo proyectando una imagen espiritual?** **En este encuentro vamos a abrir un espacio real, sin máscaras, donde cuestionar lo que pocas veces se cuestiona:** * **¿La espiritualidad te está liberando… o te está condicionando?** * **¿Buscas paz interior… o aprobación externa?** * **¿Hasta qué punto eres honesto contigo mismo?** **No es una charla teórica.** **Es una experiencia donde, a través de dinámicas y conversaciones, podrás verte con más claridad… incluso en lo que normalmente evitas.** **Si sientes que hay algo más profundo que entender sobre ti —y te atreves a mirarlo sin filtros— este espacio es para ti.** **Aquí no vienes a parecer.** **Vienes a descubrir si realmente estás siendo.** **📍** **Lugar:** **acogedor y cercano** **💬** **Actividades:** **dinámicas, debate y reflexión** **💰** **Contribución:** **3 € en efectivo** **☕** **Se pide consumir algo por respeto al local** *** **\#\#\# 🎯 No pierdas la oportunidad de dejar el “postureo” atrás y empezar a** **darte cuenta de tu verdadera espiritualidad**\*\*.\*\* **¡Apúntate y vive la experiencia!**

*Tome una bebida, busca un sitio y ponte a dibujar ✍️* **Sala de Artistas** es un espacio abierto para sentarse, compartir y dibujar en compañía. No es una clase ni un taller: **no hay estructura ni expectativas**. Trae tus propios materiales, elige un lugar y dibuja lo que te apetezca: a otras personas, el espacio, objetos o simplemente ideas sueltas. 🖤 Abierto a todos los niveles Ven un rato o quédate más tiempo. El espacio existe igual. *Grab a drink, find a spot, and draw ✍️* **Artists’ Room** is an open space to sit, share, and draw together. It’s not a class or a workshop — **no structure, no expectations**. Bring your own materials, choose a seat, and draw whatever you feel like: each other, the space, objects, or just loose ideas on paper. 🖤 Open to all levels Come for a while or stay longer. The room exists either way. -

In this event you will: \- Learn a practical approach to applying ecosystem\-inspired principles \- Discover concrete ways to increase innovation\, resilience and sustainability in projects and business \- Unlock fresh perspectives\, spark creativity\, and design solutions with lasting impact 🌱**Swap Shop**🌱: To encourage circular economy - **Bring your pre-loved items** like a book, a mug, or a painting with you and give your items an opportunity **to find a new home.** They will be laid out on a table during the mid-event break for everyone to see and pick! (No clothing please, but accessories are more than welcome) What a great way to reduce waste! This time we will have two speakers: **Eller Everett** holds a PhD in regenerative strategies and Masters in circular economy, innovation and enterprise. Eller is a Sustainability consultant and a professor at ESADE. **Zaida López** is a senior circular economy consultant. She holds a Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility and has a background in law and economics. Zaida is also an expert in CSRD and EU Taxonomy frameworks. Together, they will represent Think Differently - a method for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals tackling challenges, driving innovation, and creating real, long-term impact. *The interactive talk will begin at 19:00 sharp, please aim to arrive at 18:45 to have time to check-in at the entrance and grab a drink at the bar* 😊 Disclaimer: We take photos at the event and record the conversation for follow up and material distribution with the participants and use some selected photos on our social media pages. We don't sell or give direct access to any of these materials to any outside parties. However, if you do NOT want to be in the photos / have your voice recorded, you need to let us know either before the event by email: hola@esalogika.com or tell us at the venue during check in. Unless you tell us otherwise, by registering you AGREE to let us take photos and voice recordings. This workshop is part of the series of events called Tapa Talks, facilitated by Environmental Social Association - ESA Logika. We put a lot of effort into designing these events to provide access to free education and idea-sharing space. We appreciate your support by consuming something at the venue, as this enables us to keep hosting these events for Barcelona's community. **Tapa Talks** is an interactive monthly workshop about amazing new tools, practices and possibilities that could help us achieve a sustainable future 🌍 ❤️ Building a like-minded community, we focus on **positive thinking, cooperation and solutions**. The venue is also a cultural association and provides delicious and affordable tapas and drinks. At Tapa Talks, we're not just talking; we're taking action for a greener and more sustainable future! Here's what you can expect: AGENDA: **18.45-19:00** Registration, and drinks/tapas at the bar **19.00-19:10** Welcome from ESAlogika **19:10-19:30** Talk part 1 **19:30-19:50** Group Game + award Break - **Swap Shop!** **20:10-20:40** Talk part 2 **20:40-20:55** Interactive Q&A **20.55-21:25** Closing remarks, free networking **🌱** **21:30** Venue closes **IMPORTANT:** Please RSVP here. We will close registration when we reach full capacity. If you already registered but can't attend, please either change your RSVP here or inform us via email (hola@esalogika.com) so we can add people from the waiting list. Thank you for being considerate 😊

Instagram: @cercleahimsa Vine a gaudir i compartir una sessió basada en el ioga i en l'energia del cicle lunar. Cada setmana fem una sessió diferent aprofitant el moment lunar en el qual ens trobem, per exemple lluna plena: agraïment, lluna minvant: deixar anar... El pes central de la sessió està en la pràctica de ioga, però també fem una meditació profunda d'uns 10 min mínim i una conclusió de la sessió expressada a través de l'escriptura terapèutica o de l'expressió artística. Som un màxim de 8 persones i així creem espais de confiança i d'obertura on, a través del cos i el moviment, anem apropant-nos al camí de l'autoconeixement i la pau. Instagram: @cercleahimsa

Need some inspiration and/or dedicated writing time for your current WIP? Grab your laptop or notebook and join us at Simply show up at Camelia Art Cafe. Feel free to jump into working on your own writing project immediately, or wait until the quiet time starting at 5:30. at 5 pm for a bit of writer chat, before diving into an hour and a half of focused writing time. At 7, we head to a nearby bar to discuss how it all went.

Calling all Barcelona-based writers! It's about time we come together again, meet others of our kind, and discuss our business-y matters: what we write, how we write it, and how we get about our creative lives. All of it while sipping on great wine! This informal "industry" meetup is for anyone who self-identifies as a writer – or is *almost ready* to do so :) If you write books (of any kind), poetry, screenplays, film scripts – or something else entirely – you're more than welcome to join us! Feel free to bring a writing friend or two – the more the merrier. And your book(s), of course! Let's **celebrate** each other's works! **We are meeting at a friendly wine shop 🍷** **The organizational fee for this meetup is €5 (in cash), which includes a glass of great wine (or a non-alcoholic refreshment). It's time to get festive!** *The main language of this meetup is English.* **🧑🏼‍💻 About the organizer**: Hi! I'm Marusha Mozolevskaya, a non-fiction writer, journalist and journaling guide based in Barcelona. I'm also a founder of the [Girls Who Write](https://girlswhowrite.club/) & [Barcelona Journaling Festival](www.barcelonajournalingfestival.com). Happy to meet other writers and have a good chat about our creative process!

La Asociación Barcelona Escribe presenta ***Tras el Mosaico del Beso***, un volumen recopilatorio de los mejores textos escritos en nuestros talleres en el curso 2025/2026. ***Tras el mosaico del Beso***, es una obra muy especial donde **18 autores han puesto su corazón en cada página**. Promete sorprenderte, emocionarte y, quizá, hacer que te quedes un ratito más disfrutando de la magia de Sant Jordi. ¡Te esperamos con libros, sueños, y algo para brindar!

Yo no soy poeta (y no hace falta) Taller de poesía en taller / galería de arte Si escribes relatos, diarios o pensamientos sueltos… este taller es para ti. Durante la sesión exploraremos la poesía como una forma de mirar y de sentir. Trabajaremos con ejercicios prácticos que conectan palabra y arte: Transformar un texto narrativo en poema. Escribir a partir de imágenes y obras del espacio. Experimentar con ritmo y musicalidad sin reglas rígidas. No es un taller teórico. Es un espacio para escribir, probar y descubrir nuevas posibilidades dentro de tu propia voz. El encuentro se realiza en Drapaire Art, un taller / galería donde conviven pintura, ilustración y creación literaria. El entorno artístico forma parte de la experiencia. 📍 Calle Enric Morera 65, L’Hospitalet 🚆 FFCC Ildefons Cerdà A pocos minutos de Gran Vía 2 y Ciudad de la Justicia Conduce: Rita Gar Promueve: BCN Escribe La poesía no es un género. Es una forma de mirar. Plazas limitadas. Precio: aportación voluntaria en forma de taquilla inversa.

En la antesala de Sant Jordi, nos reunimos en Drapaire Art para celebrar la poesía como espacio de expresión y transformación. Desde Barcelona Escribe —donde muchas y muchos de vosotros exploráis vuestra propia voz en los talleres— os invitamos a la presentación oficial de la segunda edición de Caminos tortuosos para escapar de humanos y otras bestias. Un poemario que nació del riesgo de escribir lo incómodo, lo humano y lo que a veces cuesta nombrar. Esta segunda edición no es solo una reedición: es la confirmación de que escribir con honestidad encuentra lectores. 📅 19 de abril 🕛 12:00 h 📍 Drapaire Art Calle Enric Morera 65, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat 🎟 Entrada libre Habrá lectura de poemas, conversación sobre el proceso creativo y un espacio cercano para compartir preguntas e inquietudes. Si escribes, si quieres escribir o si sientes curiosidad por el camino que recorre un libro hasta su segunda edición, este encuentro es también para ti. Porque escribir no es un privilegio. Es una decisión. Nos vemos para celebrar la palabra. Rita Gar

Calling all Barcelona-based writers! It's about time we come together again, meet others of our kind, and discuss our business-y matters: what we write, how we write it, and how we get about our creative lives. All of it while sipping on great wine! This informal "industry" meetup is for anyone who self-identifies as a writer – or is *almost ready* to do so :) This time around, it's not exactly a gathering for the journaling fans...but if you're into both journal- and book-writing, this event is for you! If you write books (of any kind), poetry, screenplays, film scripts – or something else entirely – you're more than welcome to join us! Feel free to bring a writing friend or two – the more the merrier. And your book(s), of course! Let's **celebrate** each other's works! **We are meeting at a friendly wine shop, Cuvée 3000 Bottleshop 🍷** **The organizational fee for this meetup is €5, which includes a glass of great wine (or a non-alcoholic refreshment). It's time to get festive!** *In collaboration with [International Writers Of Barcelona.](https://www.meetup.com/international-writers-of-barcelona-iwb/?eventOrigin=your_groups) The main language of this meetup is English.* **🧑🏼‍💻 About the organizer**: Hi! I'm Marusha Mozolevskaya, a non-fiction writer, journalist and journaling guide based in Barcelona. I'm also a founder of the [Girls Who Write](https://girlswhowrite.club/) & [Barcelona Journaling Festival](http://www.barcelonajournalingfestival.com/). Happy to meet other writers and have a good chat about our creative process!

Whether you're writing for pleasure or for publication, international journalist and author **Anna Hart** has some tools of the travel-writing trade to share. In this 90-minute workshop, we'll explore how to find your own distinct voice as a travel writer, how to banish writer's block, and how to write about other people and places with respect, understanding and relevance. **[Buy her book here!](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/departures-2/)** **About the host:** Belfast-born Anna Hart is an international culture and travel writer, with a specialist interest in social trends, migration patterns and urban culture. As an award-winning journalist, author, presenter and documentary director, she contributes regularly to The New York Times, Gourmet Traveller Australia, The Times, The Guardian and Conde Nast Traveller. Her first book, the solo travel memoir Departures, was published by Little, Brown Book Group in 2018, accompanied by a book tour that included Glastonbury Festival, Wilderness Festival, Stoke Newington Literary Festival and Port Eliot Literary Festival. Anna is currently working on her second book, Homes, about freedom of movement.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg