Ninho - Writing Workshop

A safe space for crafting your story.

Ninho is a word in Portuguese that translates as “nest”, but unlike its English counterpart, it also carries a meaning of warmth and home, being a place where you can rest and get the support you need to grow.

Ten years ago in Brazil I created a writing workshop (that later on became a practice community) called Ninho de Escritores – “writer’s nest”. From the start, Ninho was designed to be a place for new stories to be brought to life. But unlike most writing workshops, our focus is more on the person who's doing the writing than solely on the text being written.

Ninho’s methodology is based on three main principles: appreciation, curiosity and play. They guide all our activities, from impromptu exercises to critique circles, with the goal of nurturing a creative and compassionate community of fellow writers.

How to know if Ninho is for you?
If what you are looking for is ego boosting, freedom to talk shit about other people’s creations, quick tricks to become a bestseller, or a purely technical approach to writing, then this is not the workshop for you. 😋
However, if you want to tell stories in writing and are looking for a supportive and inclusive environment, you've found it.

Who is your host?
I am Tales, a Brazilian gay man currently living in Japan. I’ve been teaching and facilitating groups for over a decade, I’m a practitioner of nonviolent communication, and I am passionate about creating meaningful human gatherings.

If you want to learn more about me or just talk, I can be reached at @talesgubes on Instagram or through my newsletter The Fox Gaze (https://foxgaze.substack.com/).

So how will this work?
You are welcome to arrive as early as 7 pm, and we will officially start the workshop at 7:30 pm or when everyone enlisted has arrived, whatever comes first. 🕢

The workshop will be held in Shinjuku, near to E1 exit of Shinjuku Sanchome station.

How much does it cost?
The participation fee is up to ¥1000 per person to cover rent and materials cost. Depending on the number of attendants, the final fee per person may be reduced.

I hope to see you there!

With love,
Tales