Book Writing

🎨 Descubre la magia de la acuarela ¿Hace tiempo quieres pintar pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¿Buscas un momento para desconectar del estrés y conectar con tu lado creativo? Esta clase de acuarela está diseñada para todos, tanto si nunca has sostenido un pincel como si ya tienes experiencia y quieres seguir explorando esta hermosa técnica. En un ambiente relajado y sin presiones, aprenderás paso a paso a crear ilustraciones llenas de color, luz y personalidad. No se trata de hacerlo “perfecto”, sino de disfrutar del proceso, experimentar y dejar que tu creatividad fluya. Durante la sesión aprenderás: 🎨 Técnicas básicas y avanzadas de acuarela. 🌿 Mezcla de colores y creación de armonías. 💧 Control del agua y diferentes efectos. 🖌️ Composición e ilustración creativa. ✨ Trucos para ganar confianza y desarrollar tu propio estilo. Ven a regalarte un espacio para respirar, crear y compartir con otras personas que disfrutan del arte. No necesitas experiencia previa, solo ganas de aprender y disfrutar. ¡Te espero para pintar juntos y descubrir todo lo que puedes crear con un poco de agua, color e imaginación! 🌸🖌️

Visita guiada por los artistas de la muestra fotográfica **"Arquitecturas en Silencio"** Una exposición fotográfica colectiva dedicada a explorar la memoria de los espacios abandonados. Fabricas paradas, casas vacías, monumentos olvidados o lugares donde la naturaleza recupera su lugar se convierten en escenarios que revelan la poética del silencio y la impronta del paso del tiempo en la arquitectura. Artistas: Ana Laura Medici, Begoña Muñoz Serralbo, Enrique Handelsman, Esther Aguilera Suárez, Igor Rodríguez Soler, Horacio Rivero, José Antonio Sancho Pastor, Juanki R, Sara Von Hammersmark + vídeo de Iron Skulls de Vicente Romero y Tebby Ramaseki.

Swap your home office for three terraces, panoramic views 🏙️, and fresh air. The White Villa in Tibidabo opens its doors for a focused work day — wifi, quiet spaces, plants all around 🌿, and the kind of light that actually makes you productive ☀️ You work. The villa does the rest. When you need a break, step outside and remember you're in one of the best spots in Barcelona 🌄 Groups must be gender-balanced ⚖️ To book your spot, send a WhatsApp to +34 631 21 10 88 — a message alone is not enough to confirm 📲 💻 COWORKING EN LA WHITE VILLA Cambia tu home office por tres terrazas, vistas panorámicas 🏙️ y aire fresco. La White Villa en el Tibidabo abre sus puertas para un día de trabajo enfocado — wifi, espacios tranquilos, plantas por todas partes 🌿 y esa luz que de verdad te hace productivo ☀️ Tú trabajas. La villa hace el resto. Cuando necesites un descanso, sales fuera y recuerdas que estás en uno de los mejores rincones de Barcelona 🌄 Los grupos deben ser mixtos ⚖️ Para reservar tu plaza, manda un WhatsApp al +34 631 21 10 88 — un mensaje solo no confirma la reserva 📲

Visita guiada por los artistas de la muestra fotográfica **"Arquitecturas en Silencio"** Una exposición fotográfica colectiva dedicada a explorar la memoria de los espacios abandonados. Fabricas paradas, casas vacías, monumentos olvidados o lugares donde la naturaleza recupera su lugar se convierten en escenarios que revelan la poética del silencio y la impronta del paso del tiempo en la arquitectura. Artistas: Ana Laura Medici, Begoña Muñoz Serralbo, Enrique Handelsman, Esther Aguilera Suárez, Igor Rodríguez Soler, Horacio Rivero, José Antonio Sancho Pastor, Juanki R, Sara Von Hammersmark + vídeo de Iron Skulls de Vicente Romero y Tebby Ramaseki.

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¿Te gustaría sentirte más fuerte, flexible y con más energía? Te invito a una clase de Pilates Mat donde trabajaremos todo el cuerpo mediante ejercicios conscientes, controlados y adaptados a diferentes niveles. Durante la sesión mejorarás tu fuerza, estabilidad, movilidad, equilibrio y postura, mientras conectas con tu respiración y liberas tensiones acumuladas. No importa si nunca has practicado Pilates. La clase está diseñada para que tanto principiantes como personas con experiencia puedan disfrutarla y avanzar a su propio ritmo. Beneficios ✨ Fortalece el abdomen, espalda y glúteos. ✨ Mejora la postura. ✨ Aumenta la flexibilidad y la movilidad. ✨ Reduce el estrés y la tensión muscular. ✨ Mejora el equilibrio y la coordinación. ✨ Saldrás sintiéndote con más energía y bienestar. ¿Qué necesitas traer? * Ropa cómoda. * Una esterilla (si tienes). * Agua. * Ganas de moverte y disfrutar. Será un espacio cercano, con grupos reducidos para ofrecer una atención más personalizada. ¡Me encantará compartir esta experiencia contigo!

**STREET FOOTBALL** Join [Almas Libres](https://almas-libres.org), one of Spain’s largest women-led urban sports communities, for our weekly street football training with our federated coaching team. Each session is designed with intention: 50% skills and fitness, 50% gameplay = 100% focused on levelling up the playing field for everyone. Build your confidence, sharpen your technique, and reconnect with your love for the game in a supportive and empowering environment. Powered by [Nike.](https://www.nike.com/es/?cp=93577296208_search_&Macro=-nike%20shoes-g-10575086106-109984426528-e-c-EN-pure-452199484522-kwd-11642601-1005424&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1252249&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10575086106&gbraid=0AAAAADq9vlMVGVJZqQj3BiMHIU5qe3MHT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpLABhC7ARIsALBOCVr3g5lf6cJNrQcKGLcIhE0Z8p8H5SBMNtDElN34dEFDu_pKkaOZWLYaAg0NEALw_wcB) **WHEN** Every Monday (*Except Public Holidays*) **TIME** 19:00-20:00 **LOCATION** Pg. de Salvat Papasseit, 45, 08003 **CONTRIBUTION** 5€ **INCLUDED** • All-female coaching team • All equipment provided **LANGUAGES** Catalan • Spanish • English

***Los santos inocentes*, Miguel Delibes **📖 En la Extremadura profunda de los años sesenta, una familia de campesinos sobrevive al servicio de los señores del cortijo bajo un régimen de explotación casi feudal. *Los santos inocentes* es una obra maestra de la literatura española: una denuncia feroz de la injusticia social 🏚️, narrada con una voz única que mezcla oralidad y poesía, y protagonizada por personajes que te romperán el corazón por su dignidad y su inocencia 💔. ✨ Delibes es de los grandes. Premio Cervantes incluido. Y este libro lo demuestra todo. 🎬** ¿Sabías que tiene película? **La adaptación de 1984 dirigida por Mario Camus es igualmente legendaria. Os recomendamos verla después de leer el libro para llegar a la sesión con todo. 🍷 Nos reuniremos en** [book bar bcn](https://www.thebookbarbcn.es/inicio) **para discutir el libro con una copa de vino en mano. Sin presiones. Solo gente curiosa y conversaciones con alma. 📚** ¿Dónde conseguir el libro? **Lo puedes comprar en cualquier librería local, en Casa del Libro o en librerías de Re-Read. Y si prefieres no comprarlo, recuerda que puedes pedirlo prestado gratuitamente en las bibliotecas públicas.💖 ***The Holy Innocents*, Miguel Delibes **📖 Set in rural Extremadura in the 1960s, this Spanish masterpiece follows a peasant family bound to a feudal estate, enduring daily humiliation with quiet dignity. Delibes writes with a raw, poetic voice unlike anything else in Spanish literature. A devastating critique of class and power 🏚️ that stays with you long after the last page 💔. ✨ A true landmark of 20th century literature and one of the most important novels ever written in Spanish. 🎬** It also has a film! **The acclaimed 1984 adaptation by Mario Camus is the perfect watch after finishing the book. Come to the session ready to talk about both! 🍷 Join us at** [book bar bcn](https://www.thebookbarbcn.es/inicio) **for an evening of books, ideas, and good wine. No pressure. Just curious people and real conversation. 📚** Where to get the book? **You can buy it at any local bookshop, at Casa del Libro or on Re-Read bookshops. Prefer to borrow it? The** Biblioteca de Barcelona **has you covered for free. 💖

**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.

NEW MEMBERS: REMEMBER TO SEND US YOUR EMAIL TO BARCELONAWRITERS@GMAIL.COM IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO!! You need to read the submissions! Working on a novel or short story? Get feedback from other writers, find motivation to meet your deadlines, and bemoan the difficulties of the writer's life with like-minded people. We will discuss up to two submissions of 3,000 words at this event. Submissions will be sent out a few days in advance. Please come with the pieces read. New here? Wonderful! But come to a session before you submit, to see what we're all about and how we do things. Please email submissions (3,000 words max.) to barcelonawriters@gmail.com

**✍🏻 Run away with the Girls Who Write club this summer and make time for your writing – this will be a long weekend to remember!** Barcelona in the summer is the vibe...however, it gets really touristy, hectic and sticky...Imagine getting away from it all to a beautiful secret mansion to focus on your writing, while everything else is being taken care of! A long weekend to slow down, put pen to paper whenever you want, read by the pool – and meet like-minded women who love writing as much as you do. **Whether you're visiting or a local, this is the creative escape you need this summer.** 🏡 We are gathering in a perfect secret spot in Barcelona: far away from all the noise, but close enough to the center in case you want to get in and out on your own. Our beautiful hillside mansion features AC, pool and sauna – and nine individual rooms perfect for resting. You'll feel like you're away in nature...while being two metro stops away from all the buzz :) Here, nothing will distract you from writing! **📚 What you'll be working on?** Whether you're exploring self-discovery through journaling, crafting a memoir, creating short stories or poetry, or finally bringing that long-planned book to life, I aim to offer you a safe, nurturing space to connect with your words and creativity. Dive into cherished childhood memories, share fascinating anecdotes from your life that could inspire a captivating story, or pour your deepest emotions onto the page and witness how your perspective transforms. I believe every woman is a natural-born storyteller, and every girl's life is a compelling book waiting to be written. **Let’s uncover yours!** *What to expect:* 📝 **Journaling Workshops**: Dive deep into your emotions, memories and experiences through guided journaling sessions, unlocking the power of self-expression and introspection under the guidance of Marusha, founder of [Girls Who Write](http://www.girlswhowrite.club/), [Naked Words](https://mashamozolevskaya.com/mynakedwords) and Barcelona Journaling Festival. 📚 **Writing buffet:** try creating a memoir, a profound dialogue, a book character based on a person dear to your heart *(even if you don't have any book in the works yet!)* and explore some controversial topics in a safe, supportive community. 🌅 Sunrise SUP at Barceloneta. The most magical thing you can do in the summer in Barcelona – watch the sun rising from the horizon and waking up the city, while gently rocking on the waves. It's safe and fun! You don't even need to know how to swim. Bring your journal if you dare :) ✨ **Deep Connection to Self**: Throughout the day, immerse yourself in moments of stillness and self-discovery, cultivating a profound connection to your innermost being and fostering a sense of inner peace and alignment. We'll enjoy guided forest-bathing (sinrin-yoku) and embodiment sessions as well. 🍤 **Amazing food!** We'll be served lovely meals cooked by our private chef. The menu is Mediterranean, organic, and absolutely scrumptious! We'll take good care of you...while you write :) **Please read the full retreat description [here.](https://girlswhowrite.club/barcelona)** More info on what kind of workshops to expect, the price range, etc [www.girlswhowrite.club/barcelona](https://girlswhowrite.club/barcelona) *Barcelona residents get a special offer – please do not hesitate to message the organizer.* 🔥 Please note that there are two retreat dates available for this summer: **12-14 JUNE and 3-5 JULY.** Choose what fits your summer plans best and let us know when you'd like to come. Feel free to get in touch with Marusha via What's Up to secure your spot or ask any questions: +34695844901 **🧑🏼‍💻 About the organizer**: Hi! I'm Marusha Mozolevskaya, a non-fiction writer and expressive writing / journaling coach. I'm also a founder of the [Girls Who Write](https://girlswhowrite.club/) & [Barcelona International Journaling Festival](https://mashamozolevskaya.com/barcelonajournalingfestival). I'll be thrilled to have you writing with me this summer! 

¡Bienvenido a nuestro **taller de relato corto** de los martes! No importa si tienes experiencia o si acabas de empezar. Todo lo que necesitas es algo para escribir y ganas de pasar un rato agradable compartiendo tu pasión por la escritura. El moderador plantea una consigna y da entre 20 y 30 minutos con el objetivo de que estructures un relato (poema, reflexión, ensayo...). Después cada participante lee su texto en voz alta y lo comentamos entre todos. Una manera divertida de mantener en forma el «músculo» creativo y de encontrar tu propia voz literaria, mientras aprendemos unos de otros. Taquilla inversa, según satisfacción. Los beneficios son para ayudar al mantenimiento de la asociación.

Os propongo una actividad basada en comentar relatos/cuentos que hemos escrito en casa con tiempo y calma. Para el domingo 05 de julio vamos a escribir sobre la extraña consigna "¡Comprobémoslo!". Escribe con total libertad usando tu creatividad. Relata, 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.

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!

**Our July novel is: *Listen for the Lie* by Amy Tintera** **This month’s novel was named one of the best books of 2024. It’s a domestic thriller with crime, mystery, and murder, told from women’s perspectives. The story includes a detective, an unreliable narrator, and plenty of suspense. The book is 352 pages in print and 9 hours and 18 minutes on audiobook.** What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter? After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It’s been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can’t remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life. But now the phenomenally huge hit true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie," and its too-good looking host Ben Owens, have decided to investigate Savvy’s murder for the show’s second season. Lucy is forced to return to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend’s murder, even if she is the one that did it. The truth is out there, if we just listen.

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!

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.

Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow