Book Writing

**[BUY THE BOOK HERE!](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/8-lives-of-a-century-old-trickster/)** We're thrilled to welcome Seth Insua to Backstory for an evening dedicated to his debut novel *Human, Animal*. This is a rare chance to hear Seth speak about the book, the writing process, and the stories behind it — followed by an open Q&A where the audience leads the conversation. Come with your questions, your thoughts, and your copy to get signed! ### **About the Author** Seth Insua is an Anglo-Spanish writer and artist, born in Kent in 1989. He graduated from the University of Oxford with a First in English Language and Literature. His debut novel *Human, Animal* was published by VERVE Books in 2025 and by Letras de Plata in Spanish the following year. He lives between Newcastle upon Tyne and Madrid. ### **About the Book** Dairy farmer George Calvert is fighting to keep the family business afloat. Resistant to change, he refuses to face the reality of his failing farm, his elderly mother's declining health, and his troubled relationship with his youngest son Tom. Newly returned from university, Tom is quietly guarding the truth of his gender identity. When animal rights activists break into the cowshed and Tom appears to side with the protesters, father and son lock horns — and a decades-old secret begins to surface. *Human, Animal* is a deeply moving story about a family struggling to find connection in a changing world. A BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick with Sara Cox, shortlisted for the inaugural New Adult Book Prize and for Book of the Year at the British Book Awards, it has been praised by Russell T Davies as "beautifully, skilfully told — remarkable, inspirational writing."

El próximo jueves, 18 de junio a las 19h, recibimos a @camilavamx que presenta su libro 'Lo demás es silencio' en compañía de @eugenia_kleber. 🤫 Camila Villegas es narradora, dramaturga, investigadora teatral y productora. Premio International Reading Festival de Columbia University (Nueva York) y del Certamen Conmemorativo del Bicentenario (Sogem-Conaculta), sus obras de teatro —que abordan temas sociales contemporáneos como la trata de mujeres, la violencia y la injusticia— han sido montadas en México, Canadá, Chile, Colombia, Estados Unidos (Nueva York y Los Ángeles) y Portugal. Es cofundadora de la compañía Tepalcate Producciones y miembro de El Arce Colectivo Escénico. Situada en el corazón de la sierra tarahumara, 'Lo demás es silencio' es una novela sobre las decisiones erradas que tomamos como individuos y colectividad. Camila Villegas expone en esta sorprendente ópera prima el impacto del crimen y la desigualdad en el seno de una comunidad rarámuri, una vorágine de violencia que ha alcanzado a todo un país. 🏵️ ¡Les esperamos! 😊

Write the Docs Barcelona is partnering with [Cloud Native Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/cloud-native-bcn/) to bring you an in-person meetup. Join us at the offices of [Factorial](https://factorial.es/) to learn how to collaborate with Open Source as Tech Writers. **📍 Location:** **[Factorial](https://factorial.es)** \- Carrer de Llacuna 56\, building C\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/baTqk9H8m3ACK4jD7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/baTqk9H8m3ACK4jD7) **👉 Here's a sneak peek of the agenda:** **18:30:** Check-in and welcome 👋 **18:45:** 🎙️ **"Collaborating in OSS projects: The OpenTelemetry Docs case study"** by **[Anna Urbiztondo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaurbiztondo/)** - *Senior Technical Writer at [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com)*, **[Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizioferri/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizioferri/)- *Principal Technical Writer* *at [Elastic](https://elastic.co)***.** This Write the Docs meets Cloud Native talk covers what makes open-source projects succeed in practice — clear focus, community ownership, organization, goodwill, and excellent communication in a fast-moving codebase. OpenTelemetry Documentation is a perfect example because it encompasses new, state-of-the-art concepts and spans across multiple languages and vendors. Therefore, its docs must explain workflows, implementation scenarios, deployment tools, and APIs to both newcomers and seasoned users to guarantee adoption and success. **19:45 - 20:30:** Networking, Snacks, and Drinks 🍻🍕 We appreciate **[Factorial](https://factorial.es)**'s generosity in hosting us at their Barcelona office and to **[Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com)**[ ](https://grafana.com)for providing snacks & refreshments. Thank you so much 🙌 See you there! 👋

**UPDATE- THURSDAY 9.4 IS FULL** New in Barcelona or just looking for a cozy evening? Join our small-group cooking workshop — cook together, share dinner, and meet new people. Price: 25€ All food, drinks & workshop included Cook, eat and connect around one table, with great music and a relaxed atmosphere. Hola! We’re Shir & Yotam, a couple living in Barcelona for the past 4 years, working in hospitality and kitchens, and now creating the experience we always dreamed about. Join us in El Born for a relaxed, hands-on Mediterranean cooking workshop. During the evening we will: Cook your own shakshuka using fresh local market ingredients! Start with a welcome drink and great music! Prepare sides and dips Sit down and enjoy the meal together No cooking experience needed — just come as you are! It’s all about good food, good people, and a cozy evening around the table ! Limited to 7 participants so everyone gets personal attention. Your spot is confirmed after payment (Bizum or bank transfer): +34 633 889 863 Feel free to come alone or with a friend — many people join solo Hope to meet you soon! Shir & Yotam

**A short sunset hike through Barcelona’s wild side, ending with an intimate live concert in nature by Mike Rauss.** *Una ruta corta al atardecer por el lado más salvaje de Barcelona, terminando con un concierto íntimo en la naturaleza de Mike Rauss.* **Ver Castellano abajo**⤵️ Hey music and nature lovers 🌿🎶 Hikoustics is back: a simple but magical Yepalo format where we combine a short hike through Barcelona’s urban jungle with an intimate live music session. ***In short*** * Sunset easy hike + intimate live concert by [Mike Rauss](https://www.instagram.com/mikerauss/) in a secret spot * Duration aprox: 1h30 hike + 1h live show * Distance: aprox 5 km * Elevation gain: aprox 200 m * Difficulty: easy * Price: €16 * Bring: comfortable shoes, water, warm clothes, picnic/snacks, and a blanket or towel, headlamp or phone light. * Book your spot [here](https://www.yepalo.com/events/hikoustics-with-mike-rauss-urban-jungle-hike-live-music) ***About Mike Rauss*** Mike Rauss is a singer, guitarist and songwriter. His music blends folk, funk, flamenco guitar, groove and world music influences, creating something warm, playful, soulful and deeply human. Live, his music feels especially powerful: intimate, rhythmic, improvised, full of feeling and impossible not to smile with. [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/mikerauss) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mikerauss/) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/15URpU4gE26vY1FCItg5gu) [Deezer](https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/60800782) ***Now the detailed plan!*** We’ll meet in metro Guinardo (L4) in Barcelona and go for a short sunset hike through one of the city’s green, wild and less obvious corners. Think hidden paths, urban hills, nature inside the city, good views, a relaxed group and that peaceful moment when Barcelona starts changing light in the evening. The hike will be easy and accessible, but we’ll still walk on some uneven paths and go slightly up and down, so please wear comfortable shoes. At the end of the hike, we’ll sit down together and enjoy an intimate live concert by Mike Rauss in a secret corner. Bring your picnic, something to drink and a blanket or towel to sit on. This Hikoustics feels extra special for us. We discovered Mike’s music almost by accident on Spotify and instantly fell in love with his universe. Then we saw that one of his live songs had been recorded in Spain and thought: “Wait… maybe this guy plays here sometimes?” A few clicks later, we found out he was playing in El Masnou just two weeks later. So we went. And honestly… the concert was incredible. We met him after the show, became friends, and now we’re super happy to bring this Hikoustics session with someone who, for us, started as a little Spotify discovery and quickly became one of our musical crushes. **PRICE**: €16 Includes: Guided hike Live concert by Mike Rauss Insurance in case of accident + civil liability VAT **How to book your spot?** Step 1. Make the payment on our website: [https://www.yepalo.com/events/hikoustics-with-mike-rauss-urban-jungle-hike-live-music](https://www.yepalo.com/events/hikoustics-with-mike-rauss-urban-jungle-hike-live-music) Step 2. Sign up on meetup Feel free to WhatsApp us if you have any question! Moshe Yepalo +34699444539 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***CASTELLANO*** Yepaa amantes de la música y la naturaleza 🌿🎶 Vuelve Hikoustics: un formato sencillo pero mágico de Yepalo donde combinamos una ruta corta por la jungla urbana de Barcelona con una sesión íntima de música en directo. ***La versión corta*** * Ruta fácil al atardecer + concierto íntimo de Mike Rauss en un rincón secreto * Duración aprox.: 1h30 de ruta + 1h de concierto * Distancia: aprox. 5 km * Desnivel positivo: aprox. 200 m * Dificultad: fácil * Precio: 16 € * Qué traer: calzado cómodo, agua, ropa de abrigo, picnic/snacks, una manta o toalla para sentarse, y frontal o luz del móvil. * Reserva tu plaza [aquí](https://es.yepalo.com/events/hikoustics-with-mike-rauss-urban-jungle-hike-live-music) ***Sobre Mike Rauss*** Mike Rauss es cantante, guitarrista y compositor. Su música mezcla folk, funk, guitarra flamenca, groove e influencias de músicas del mundo, creando algo cálido, juguetón, profundo y muy humano. En directo, su música tiene una energía muy especial: íntima, rítmica, improvisada, llena de emoción y de esas que te hacen sonreír sin darte cuenta. [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/mikerauss) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mikerauss/) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/15URpU4gE26vY1FCItg5gu) [Deezer](https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/60800782) ***Ahora sí, el plan con más detalle*** Quedaremos en el metro Guinardó (L4), en Barcelona, y haremos una ruta corta al atardecer por uno de esos rincones verdes, salvajes y menos evidentes de la ciudad. Piensa en senderos escondidos, colinas urbanas, naturaleza dentro de Barcelona, buenas vistas, un grupo tranquilo y ese momento tan bonito en el que la ciudad empieza a cambiar de luz al final del día. La ruta será fácil y accesible, pero caminaremos por algunos senderos irregulares y habrá pequeñas subidas y bajadas, así que ven con calzado cómodo. Al final de la caminata, nos sentaremos juntos para disfrutar de un concierto íntimo en directo con Mike Rauss en un rincón secreto. Trae tu picnic, algo para beber y una manta o toalla para sentarte. Este Hikoustics nos hace especial ilusión. Descubrimos la música de Mike casi por casualidad en Spotify y nos enamoramos al instante de su universo. Luego vimos que una de sus canciones en directo había sido grabada en España y pensamos: “Espera… ¿quizás este chico toca por aquí de vez en cuando?” Unos clics después, descubrimos que tocaba en El Masnou apenas dos semanas más tarde. Así que fuimos. Y sinceramente… el concierto fue increíble. Lo conocimos después del concierto, nos hicimos amigos y ahora estamos súper contentos de poder traer esta sesión de Hikoustics con alguien que, para nosotros, empezó como un pequeño descubrimiento en Spotify y acabó convirtiéndose en uno de nuestros crushes musicales. ***PRECIO***: 16 € Incluye: Ruta guiada Concierto en directo de Mike Rauss Seguro en caso de accidente + responsabilidad civil IVA **¿Cómo apuntarse?** 1. Hacer el pago en la web: [https://es.yepalo.com/events/hikoustics-with-mike-rauss-urban-jungle-hike-live-music](https://es.yepalo.com/events/hikoustics-with-mike-rauss-urban-jungle-hike-live-music) 2. Inscribirse en meetup ***Plazas limitadas*** Las plazas son limitadas y es imprescindible reservar tu plaza con antelación. ***Guía***: Moshe ***Política de cancelación*** ¿Cambio de planes? No pasa nada. Si cancelas con más de 48 horas de antelación, te haremos un bono del 100% válido durante 3 meses, para que puedas unirte a otra aventura. Para cancelar tu plaza, por favor envíanos un mensaje de WhatsApp al +34 699 444 539. Importante: empezaremos a caminar a las 19:15, así que te recomendamos llegar a las 19:00 para poder salir con calma. Como esta actividad incluye una ruta y un concierto en un rincón secreto, no podremos esperar una vez el grupo haya empezado a caminar. Si llegas después de la hora de salida y no puedes unirte al grupo, se considerará una cancelación tardía. Si tienes cualquier pregunta, no dudes en escribirnos por WhatsApp. Yepalo +34 699 444 539 Moshe

**Maybe you used to draw but fell out of the habit?** **Maybe you’ve always wanted to start, but find it hard to stay motivated?** **Or maybe you're just looking for a friendly space to sketch and meet new people?** **Come draw with us! :)** We host free, casual drawing meetups. There are no rules, no pressure — **just bring your own materials**, draw whatever you feel like, and enjoy the company of fellow creatives. Every session, we propose a theme to spark your inspiration. Please note that if you don’t bring your own material, we’ll ask for a 1€ donation to lend you a pencil and paper. **🚨IMPORTANT INFORMATION🚨 There are 20 spots left empty in average every event. Members with repeated no-shows will be removed from future events’ attendee list if there are people in the waitlist. MAKE SURE TO HONOR YOUR BOOKING OR CANCEL IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN'T COME.** At the end of each session, you’re welcome (but never obliged) to share what you’ve sketched and take a look at what others have been working on. It’s all about connecting, learning, and having fun. This isn’t a lesson, but you’re encouraged to ask your peers for tips, ideas, or feedback. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned sketcher, everyone’s welcome here. **USEFUL INFO & TIPS** 📍 We meet on the first floor of The Central House Gràcia *(Carrer de Còrsega, 302, 08008 Barcelona)* 👋 Your host, Aina, speaks English, French, Catalan, and Spanish. Feel free to reach out during the event if you have any questions! 🥤 The venue doesn’t have a bar, so feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks. 🫴 If you wish to help us cover for the cost of organizing these events, you can tip us in the piggy bank at any of our events, or in this link [https://buymeacoffee.com/paper.and.the.people](https://buymeacoffee.com/paper.and.the.people) all donations are welcome ❤️ You can also donate a piece of your artwork that we will sell for a “pay what you want” price to other members. 📱 Join our socials for updates and reminders: * **Instagram**: [[https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/](https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/)] * **WhatsApp Community**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t) \*Català\* **Potser abans dibuixaves però has perdut l’hàbit?** **Potser sempre has volgut començar, però et costa mantenir la motivació?** **O potser simplement busques un espai agradable per dibuixar i conèixer gent nova?** **Vine a dibuixar amb nosaltres! :)** Organitzem trobades de dibuix gratuïtes i informals. No hi ha normes ni pressió — només cal que portis el teu material, dibuixis el que et vingui de gust i gaudeixis de la companyia d’altres persones creatives. A cada sessió proposem un tema per inspirar-te. Si no portes el teu propi material, et demanarem una donació d’1€ per deixar-te un llapis i paper. **🚨INFORMACIÓ IMPORTANT🚨 De mitjana queden 20 places buides a cada esdeveniment. Els membres amb absències repetides seran eliminats de la llista d’assistents dels futurs esdeveniments si hi ha persones a la llista d’espera. ASSEGURA’T DE RESPECTAR LA TEVA RESERVA O CANCEL·LAR AMB ANTELACIÓ SI NO POTS VENIR.** Al final de cada trobada, estàs convidat/da (però mai obligat/da) a compartir el que has dibuixat i fer una ullada al que han fet els altres. Es tracta de connectar, aprendre i passar-ho bé. No és una classe, però t’animem a demanar consells, idees o feedback als teus companys. Tant si ets principiant com si ja tens experiència, **tothom és benvingut**. **INFORMACIÓ ÚTIL I CONSELLS** 📍 Ens trobem a la primera planta de **The Central House Gràcia** (*Carrer de Còrsega, 302, 08008 Barcelona*) 👋 L’Aina, l'organitzadora, parla anglès, francès, català i castellà. No dubtis a preguntar-li el que necessitis durant l’activitat! 🥤 L'espai no té bar, així que pots portar el teu propi menjar o beguda. 📱 Segueix-nos a les xarxes per estar al dia: * **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/](https://www.instagram.com/paper.and.the.people/)paper.and.the.people/) * **Comunitat de WhatsApp**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KENBpfKe1D8A3nZJvFxHKt?mode=ac_t)ixar-

Libera tus ideas y participa en actividades con otros miembros de la comunidad audiovisual. Ven a nuestro evento si te interesa: * Conocer a otras/os cineastas y realizadoras/es * Participar en proyectos colaborativos * Participar en actividades educativas relacionadas con el cine ¡Únete a Filmmakers Club! \- \- ENGLISH \- \- Free your ideas and join in a relaxed conversation with fellow filmmakers. Come to our event if you are interested in: * Meet other filmmakers and directors * Join collaborative teams and projects * Participate in educational activities related to cinema Join Filmmakers Club!

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Os propongo una actividad basada en comentar relatos/cuentos que hemos escrito en casa con tiempo y calma. Para el domingo 21 de junio vamos a escribir sobre "Se que hoy no es el dia" Escribe con total libertad usando tu creatividad Escribe, canta, declama lo que te surja del alma. Eso sí con un máximo de **dos páginas** (Arial, 12 pt y 1,15 espacio ). Nos encontraremos en la cafetería viena las 11.30h. Aportación voluntaria al finalizar el encuentro.

Vídeo presentación: [https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o](https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o) ¡Atención! Enviad vuestros textos para la Revista: (artículos, reseñas, textos de ficción, etc.) **[https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/](https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/)** Empezaremos puntuales, así que no tardéis :) Encuentro para amantes de la literatura. Escritores, lectores o simplemente curiosos. Usuario en **Goodreads** con nuestras lecturas: [https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos) Pedimos a los participantes que traigan un libro de lectura reciente que les haya emocionado o impactado. En vez de un club de lectura donde todos leemos el mismo libro y lo comentamos, cada uno trae una propuesta para recomendar a los demás. Ocasionalmente compartimos escritos. http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/7/2/600_455971090.jpeg

'Las voces que nos habitan' x Belén López Peiró Cómo transformar la experiencia personal en literatura, ya sea en clave ficción como no ficción. 📝 Trabajaremos la lengua como punto de partida y sus cinco dimensiones: oralidad, crudeza, ritmo. La memoria y la desmemoria: qué recorte hacemos de nuestra propia vida. La construcción de personajes aunque se trate de la propia familia. Y si el personaje soy yo, cómo ejercitar el desdoblamiento. La inclusión del archivo como parte del texto literario. También la elección de la forma —monólogo interior, diario, crónica— y, sobre todo, la polifonía: qué es, cuáles son las características y cómo se construyen las voces que nos habitan. 👄 Día y horario: sábado 20 de junio de 10 a 14hs Costo: 60 euros Arte cortesía de @antuandude 😍 Más información: lamalinchelibreria@gmail.com

We'll gather at Neal's spot with the goal to create for 2 hours, with some quick breaks in between. Last one of the year! Below is our approx. schedule - so please try to be on time :) 6:30pm - arrival and 5 minute setup 6:35pm - \~10 minute word vomit 6:45pm - 5 minute break and reset 6:50pm - 30 minute writing sesh! 7:20pm - 5 minute break 7:25pm - \~30 minute writing sesh! 7:55pm - 5 minute break 8:00pm - \~30 minute writing sesh! 8:30pm - 10 minute decompression meditation 8:40pm - If folks want a final writers sesh, we do it. Otherwise, we say goodbye :)

El próximo viernes, 19 de junio a las 19h, @gabrielajauregui presenta su novela 'Zorra', editada por @lavaeditorial. Le acompaña @belenlopezpeiro. 🦊 GABRIELA JAUREGUI (Ciudad de México, 1979) Entre sus obras se pueden mencionar la novela 'Feral' (2023), el libro de cuentos 'La memoria de las cosas' (2015), así como el libro de ensayo y poesía 'ManyFiestas' (2017), los poemarios 'Leash Seeks Lost Bitch' (2016) y 'Controlled Decay' (2008). Es doctora en literatura comparada por la Universidad del sur de California, obtuvo la maestría en escritura creativa por la Universidad de California, Riverside, y una maestría en literatura comparada por la Universidad de California, Irvine. Además, “[h]a coordinado los tres volúmenes de 'Tsunami' (2018, 2020 y 2024), donde encontramos a las voces principales del panorama cultural e intelectual mexicano en el ámbito del feminismo. Una autora con mucho que contar sobre el devenir de los feminismos en México y su propio cuestionamiento del sistema patriarcal" (Ortiz Canseco, 2024: 590). Acerca del libro: En 'Zorra', lxs personajes principales se encuentran “[a]islados en una granja en el campo —huyendo de un mundo de pandemias constantes y de un pasado de adicciones que aún los persigue—, Ella y Él buscan reconstruirse en una naturaleza que creían idílica y que pronto se revela hostil. Un frágil equilibrio que se rompe por una doble visita inesperada: la de una zorra que los acecha por las noches y devora a sus animales, y la de una joven sin pasado, la Visitante, cuyo brillo inquietante enciende toda clase de tensiones en la pareja. Allí donde converge el mito con el suspense psicológico y el relato íntimo, esta fábula salvaje es una exploración de la fascinación, el deseo, la fragilidad afectiva y la violencia emocional. En este triángulo obsesivo que forman Ella, la Visitante y la Zorra, las fronteras entre cuerpo, instinto y fantasía se rompen, revelando la ferocidad que intentamos domesticar” (Lava Editorial, 2026). “Esta actividad ha recibido una ayuda del Ministerio de Cultura a través de la Dirección General del Libro, del Cómic y de la Lectura”

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, February 11 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!

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖