Book Writing

**BOOK YOUR GAME TABLE FROM MONDAY TO SUNDAY AT THE ARCHIVO ARCANO** 🎲 Welcome to the best board games club in Barcelona! Become a free member and enjoy a unique space to play, with its own games library, shop and themed rooms. **What is a board game club?** The ARCHIVO ARCANO is not just a store with tables to play; It is an exclusive space for members, where you can enjoy your games quietly while having a drink or something to eat surrounded by games and manuscripts. **How to be a member?** Easy. You can become a member for free by purchasing a Primigenia Membership. If Arcanism gets the better of you, you'll always be in time to upgrade to Cult or Arcane membership, with more and better perks. You can become a member directly in the ARCHIVO ARCANO or at [ARCHIVO ARCANO](https://www.archivoarcano.com) **Table reservations** You can reserve a table at any time. For a price of €6 per person, you will have your table for a whole 5-hour time slot (morning, noon or evening) from Monday to Sunday between 10am and 10pm. You can book through meet up, on wahtsapp at +34930253566 or at [BOOK A TABLE HERE](https://www.archivoarcano.com/reservas) **Board Games** Do you want to try games before buying them or just don't want to bring your own? Take a look at more than 200 games available in the Arcane Archive and come play any of them: you can request it when making your reservation or directly at the venue. You already know the advantages, you are just one step away from enjoying them all. Look through the lock, the ARCHIVO ARCANO awaits!

Are you looking to improve your **public speaking**, develop **leadership abilities**, and practice both **English and Spanish**? Join our **bilingual** Toastmasters Club in Sant Cugat—a **supportive**, **dynamic** environment where you can grow your **skills** and **confidence** 💪. You’re invited to **visit our sessions as a guest**—get to know who we are, how we work, and most importantly, **enjoy** the experience! 📍 **Location:** **[Casa de Cultura Sant Cugat](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xQiYhaPfHYFdQt6R7)** (2nd floor – Aula Polivalent 2) 🕢 **Time:** Doors open at 19:15, session starts promptly at 19:30 **📧 RSVP:** Please email us at **[toastmasterssantcugat@gmail.com](http://toastmasterssantcugat@gmail.com)** to **confirm** your attendance. We’ll send you the agenda and all the details you need to make the most of your visit. 🔗 **Follow** us on LinkedIn: **[Toastmasters Sant Cugat Barcelona](https://www.linkedin.com/company/toastmasters-sant-cugat-barcelona/)** 📅 **Explore** our upcoming meetings: **[santcugat.tmclub.eu](http://santcugat.tmclub.eu/)** We look forward to welcoming you!

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Para tod@s los principiantes que queréis aprender a jugar beach voley, este es su evento. Enseñaremos paso a paso como se juega, la técnica, las posiciones en el campo y más que todo nos divertiremos. Espero veros pronto. For all the beginners who want to learn to play beach volleyball, this is your event. We will teach step by step how to play, the technique, the positions on the field and most of all we will have fun. I hope to see you soon.

**Todos los lunes · 18:30–20:00 · Con Siri Paola** **Join our Telegram Channel– Siri Quantum:** [https://t.me/+6BN_YIxiSHY4ZjI8](https://t.me/+6BN_YIxiSHY4ZjI8) Te invitamos a un espacio consciente para practicar **Kundalini Yoga en su forma más esencial**, una disciplina ancestral que combina movimiento, respiración, sonido y meditación para activar la energía vital que descansa en la base de la columna. Esta energía, conocida como *kundalini*, es la fuerza interior que impulsa claridad, creatividad y transformación profunda. En cada sesión exploraremos kriyas diseñadas para equilibrar el cuerpo y la mente, despertar la presencia y ampliar la capacidad de sentir y conectar contigo. Aquí, la experiencia personal es el centro: cada respiración y cada postura son una puerta hacia un estado más claro, vital y auténtico. ### **¿Qué es el Kundalini Yoga?** Es una práctica energética y meditativa que trabaja directamente sobre los canales internos, el sistema nervioso y el campo sutil. Su propósito es armonizar cuerpo, mente y espíritu mediante técnicas integrales: * **Kriyas** (secuencias de acción) * **Pranayama** (respiración consciente) * **Mantras** (vibración sonora) * **Meditación** * **Relajación profunda** Es una práctica poderosa, transformadora y accesible para todas las personas, sin importar su nivel. ### **Beneficios de la práctica:** 🌿 Reduce el estrés y la ansiedad ⚡ Aumenta la energía y la vitalidad 💪 Fortalece el sistema nervioso 💖 Equilibra las emociones 🩸 Mejora la circulación y favorece la regeneración 🛡️ Apoya y fortalece el sistema inmunológico 🌟 Fomenta el empoderamiento y la claridad interior ✨ Expande la conciencia y la conexión con uno mismo Este es un espacio amable, inclusivo y respetuoso. Solo necesitas ropa cómoda y la disposición a respirar, sentir y abrirte a la transformación. **Lunes de 18:30 a 20:00 · Con Siri Paola,** Instructora Certificada de Kundalini y Hatha (Ropec), Formadora de la Shakti Dance®️ Academy, especializada en Preparto y Postparto. Más info aquí [https://siriquantum.com/kundalini-yoga/](https://siriquantum.com/kundalini-yoga/) Ven a despertar tu energía y a reconectar contigo. ¡Te esperamos! Valor 15€- (directamente en el centro o por transferencia bancaria, escribenos por whatsapp [https://wa.me/message/KYVMDGMRMT6AN1](https://wa.me/message/KYVMDGMRMT6AN1))

[svelte.barcelona](https://svelte.barcelona) • [group chat](https://a.xcc.es/svelte.barcelona) ¡Hora del meetup de Svelte de junio! Es verano, así que es posible que tengamos visitantes. 🏖️🥂 📍Maresme Brewery Taproom [Svelte](https://svelte.dev) es un framework para crear cosas en la web. Si trabajas en la web, ¡échale un vistazo! \-\-\- Time for Svelte's June meetup! It's summer so we may have visitors. 🏖️🥂 📍Maresme Brewery Taproom [Svelte](https://svelte.dev) is a framework for making things on the web. If you work on the web, check it out! \-\-\- Hora de la "meetup" de Svelte de juny! És estiu, així que potser tindrem visitants. 🏖️🥂 📍Maresme Brewery Taproom [Svelte](https://svelte.dev) és un framework per fer coses a la web. Si treballes a la web, fes-hi una ullada!

​🚀 **Let’s get the week started on the right track!** **MONDAY NOMAD RUN** #55 with ambitious people will put you in the best mindset to get sh\*t done for the rest of the week! ​**NOTE:** No level required — we just want to have a good time, boost endorphins, and kickstart a productive week. ​*For those who want to run more:* * ​*You can do a **“pre-run”** and join just before the start!* * ​***Run extra and re-join*** *us at the end.* ​**About the meeting point, La Fabrica ([check their Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lafabricaco.bcn/?utm_source=luma)):** * ​**LOCATION:** a few meters away from Llacuna METRO STOP (Yellow Line) - [GOOGLE MAPS](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gcnMpgygzP5C2Laq7?utm_source=luma) * ​**STORAGE:** They will store our belongings. * ​**WATER**: La Fabrica provides free water jars to hydrate runners after the run! **​PROGRAM:** * ​**7:00pm:** Meeting at La Fabrica (downstairs) * ​**7:15pm:** Simple networking game/icebreaker * ​**7:30pm:** Start of the run * ​Somewhere in the middle, we can have 1-2x little breaks, and sometimes we run 6KM non-stop! * ​**Approx. 8.15pm:** Return to La Fabrica for ROOFTOP cool down & hangout. **HOSTED by VIK, Barcelona Digital Nomads Community & La Fabrica &Co** ​See you there! ​---- **🌎 ABOUT BDN:** *We're one of the biggest communities in town, with 3000+ members. We organize weekly events such as afterwork meetups, coworking days, networking dinners, etc.)* * ​​*📲 Barcelona Digital Nomads* ***[WhatsApp Community](https://linktr.ee/barcelonadigitalnomads) (via LinkTree).*** * ​*🌐 Barcelona Business Networking Circle* ***[WhatsApp Community!](https://linkshield.co/242)*** 👩‍💼 **CONSULTATIONS:** We help our members with [DIGITAL NOMAD VISA, TAX, NIE, etc.](https://h9vlm49h6fl.typeform.com/BDNform) 💎 **COMMUNITY DISCOUNTS & COLLABS:** * ​​​**PANGIA:** [Best priced eSim](https://pangiapass.com/?ref=fyni7xhg8lhnfifwxdpr5rzvu0g2) (Unlimited data. €23/month. 105+ Countries)​​ * **CROISSANT App** \| Membership for 30\+ coworking spaces in Barcelona \([€15 discount link](https://www.getcroissant.com/a/viktor36)) * ​**ClassPass:** [1-month free](https://classpass.com/refer/SD1GSFVH0) membership trial for 100+ gyms, fitness classes & wellness experiences across Barcelona. See you around!

Join us for a writing session! Whether it's your novel, short story, poem, journal, or to-do list, bring what you're working on and make meaningful progress in the company of like-minded people! Location: Sandwichez, [Carrer d'Amigó, 63, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08021](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a49875d65e26c7:0xeaa8e2a805231af9?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) ¡Únete a nosotros para una sesión de escritura! Ya sea tu novela, cuento, poema, diario o lista de tareas pendientes, trae lo que estés escribiendo y avanza significativamente en compañía de personas con intereses similares.

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 Laie Bookstore (we'll be upstairs). 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.

**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.

**[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."

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

¡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.

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

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! 📖