Novel Writing

¡Bienvenido a nuestro **taller disparador 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 planteará una consigna y dará entre 20 y 30 minutos con el objetivo de que estructures un relato (poema, reflexión, ensayo...). Después cada participante leerá su texto en voz alta y lo comentaremos 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. Se paga según la satisfacción.

*Your ticket price includes all workshop materials and a free drink of your choice! About the Event: This 90 minute creative writing workshop is open to all levels of writers and creatives! You will follow a series of prompts, guided writing activities, and helpful tools to get you unstuck from that writer's block! There will be some group discussions, where participants are encouraged to share their work in progress (not a finished product!) About your Workshop Leader: Kelly Knight is a creative director for artistic events in Barcelona and a creative writing teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. She is a spoken word poetry performer, actor, and published writer, with a background in print journalism. Event Address: Sant Pere Carrer Baixos 10. Cituat Villa 08003. Limited spaces are available, so please reserve with me (Kelly) prior to the event via @kelly_k_writing or WhatsApp+34 675125507. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to ask any questions! *Your €16 ticket price also includes materials for the workshop and one glass of wine or one soft drink.

**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.

🍓 Lola's Club. Ciclo de literatura inglesa 🍓 Con esta actividad queremos discutir algunos textos provenientes de la literatura anglosajona. Continuamos el ciclo con 'Al final de la oscuridad' de Sequoia Nagamatsu, editado por @nocturnaed. 🐈‍⬛ Acerca del libro: En 2030, un arqueólogo llega al Círculo Polar Ártico para continuar el trabajo de su recién fallecida hija.​ Allí, los investigadores están estudiando secretos que ha desenterrado el permafrost derretido; entre​ ellos, los restos perfectamente conservados de una niña que parece haber muerto de un virus antiguo​... Una vez desatada, la peste ártica se extenderá por el mundo y cambiará la vida en la tierra para​ las generaciones venideras, por lo que la humanidad se verá obligada a idear formas innovadoras​ de afrontar la tragedia. En un parque temático diseñado para niños con enfermedades terminales,​ un cínico empleado se enamora de una madre desesperada por aferrarse a su hijo infectado. Un​ científico desconsolado encuentra una segunda oportunidad de paternidad cuando uno de sus sujetos de ensayos médicos, un cerdo, desarrolla la capacidad del habla. Una pintora viuda y su nieta​ adolescente se embarcan en la búsqueda cósmica de un nuevo planeta natal​... Desde rascacielos funerarios hasta hoteles para muertos, Sequoia Nagamatsu alterna uno​s escenarios fascinantes con una galería de personajes que se entrelazan a lo largo de los siglos​ mientras la humanidad lucha por reconstruirse tras una pandemia. 'Al final de la oscuridad' es una​ historia única sobre la resistencia del espíritu humano y nuestra capacidad infinita para soñar. 🍓 El club estará dinamizado por nuestra querida Lola Raventós, quien fue profesora de inglés en la Escola Oficial d'Idiomes. 🍓 ¡Les esperamos! ☺️

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

*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. -

**Disfruta de dos horas dibujando en un ambiente relajado, enfocado y acogedor.** No se requiere experiencia previa — **todos los niveles son bienvenidos**. Este es un **espacio de práctica, no una clase**: ven a dibujar, observar y compartir la sala con otros artistas. 🧍‍♀️ **El modelo en vivo estará presente una vez alcanzado el mínimo de 4 participantes confirmados.** 🖊 El precio incluye: – Acceso al espacio – Materiales básicos de dibujo (lápices, goma, papel y tablas de madera) – Pausa de 15 minutos – Una acogedora comunidad de artistas 💰 **Confirmado — 10€** *(confirmación hasta **48h antes del inicio** de la sesión)* 💰 **Entrada libre — 15€** 👉 Una vez confirmes tu asistencia, revisa tus mensajes: recibirás allí la información para realizar el pago. 🔸 **Sesión con modelo en vivo:** Se realizará a partir de **4 participantes confirmados**. 🔸 **Si hay menos de 4 confirmaciones:** La sesión continúa como **práctica de dibujo compartida**, dibujando **entre participantes y los objetos del espacio**, utilizando observación directa, imaginación y ejercicios auto-posados. El encuentro sigue adelante en cualquier caso. **ENGLISH** Spend two hours drawing in a relaxed, focused, and welcoming environment. No previous experience is needed — all levels are welcome. **Beginner friendly.** This is a **practice space**, not a class: come **to draw, observe, and share the room with other artists.** 🧍‍♀️ **A live model** will be present once a **minimum of 4 participants are confirmed.** 🖊 Price includes: – Access to the space – Basic drawing materials (pencils, eraser, A3 paper and wooden board for support) – A 15-minute break – A friendly community of artists **💰 Confirmed — 10€** (confirmation up to **48 hours before the session** starts) **💰 Drop-in — 15€** 👉 Once you confirm your attendance, **please check your messages** — you will receive the payment details there. 🔸 **Live model session:** Takes place with **4 confirmed participants**. 🔸 **If there are fewer than 4 confirmations:** The session continues as **shared drawing practice**, drawing **each other and the objects in the space**, using direct observation, imagination, and self-posed exercises. The session will go ahead in any case. **Session format (2 hours)** • 5 × 3-minute poses • 5 × 5-minute poses • 2 × 10-minute poses — 15-minute break • 5 × 3-minute poses • 2 × 15-minute poses

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.

MotoGP is a mainstream championship in Spain and in many other countries in the world. Books on the series have explored the history, the icons, the technology but not many have taken the fan or follower directly into the paddock and all the personalities, engineering and psychology that goes with a motorcycle sport pushing at 225mph. Author **Adam Wheeler** will chat about how and why he wanted to present this enthralling spectacle to wider consciousness with some other journalists. **[ORDER THE BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/motorcycle-grand-prix/)** ## About the speaker: **Adam Wheeler** is an award-winning journalist who contributes to the Telegraph, edits and owns On-Track Off-Road magazine, and is part of the Paddock Pass Podcast team. He has been working in and around MotoGP for over twenty years. He lives in Barcelona. ## About the book: ***Motorcycle Grand Prix*** takes readers inside the 75-year-old FIM World Championship — not through race results and lap times, but through the human stories behind them. Each chapter tackles a separate subject, moving from riders and team managers to mechanics, doctors, physiotherapists and engineers, stitching individual perspectives into a bigger picture of what it actually takes to compete at this level. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Pecco Bagnaia, Jorge Martín, Brad Binder and Jack Miller, as well as reflections on Valentino Rossi, Marc Márquez and Cal Crutchlow, Wheeler goes well beyond the paddock gossip. The book covers talent, obsession, injury, and the extraordinary technical arms race between manufacturers — with none of the glamour and all of the reality.

Déjate llevar por las palabras y el paladar 🤤🧐 En este taller exploraremos cómo el gusto despierta la memoria y cómo esos destellos pueden convertirse en escritura. Descubre una forma de escribir entretenida e intuitiva, acompañada de tiramisú y buen café en Tiramisú House (Metro Badal). No se necesita experiencia previa. Imparte Josefina Frías, escritora y tallerista chilena, y fundadora de @lasmensajeras.club Precio: €22 (incluye tiramisú) Hora: 18:30a 20:30hrs \*Sesión individual Dirección: Av. Madrid, 51, Les Corts

American novelist and screenwriter Luke Goebel will be visiting Barcelona to talk with us about his new novel KILL DICK. He will be in conversation with author Josh Denslow. Dark, satirical, and razor-sharp, Kill Dick is a modern literary thriller that unflinchingly dissects wealth, exploitation, and the perilous line between survival and self-destruction. “An insane portrait of L.A. in the vein of Easton Ellis and Didion… you never want to look away.” —Sophia June, Playboy “Captures the burning zeitgeist of our times.” —Kimberly King Parsons "A Lynch- and Kubrick-inspired portrait of Los Angeles.” —Kirkus Reviews ## About the speakers: **Luke Goebel** is an acclaimed author and screenwriter celebrated for his unflinching honesty and innovative storytelling. A recipient of the prestigious Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Prize and the Joan Scott Memorial Fiction Award, his debut novel, Fourteen Stories, None of Them Are Yours, garnered critical acclaim for its innovative and precisely lyrical, profoundly resonant exploration of love, grief, and the restless search for identity. Goebel also co-wrote Eileen, starring Anne Hathaway and McKenzie Thompson, and Causeway, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry (who received an Oscar nomination for his performance). He is known as well as his role as co-editor at The New York Tyrant and work with Tyrant Books. **Josh Denslow** is the author of three books, including most recently Magic Can't Save Us. His most recent short stories have appeared in Electric Literature's The Commuter, The Rumpus, and Okay Donkey, among others. He is the Email Marketing Manager for [Bookshop.org](http://bookshop.org/), and he has read and edited for SmokeLong Quarterly for over a decade. He currently lives in Barcelona with his family.

Es **imprescindible** reservar tu plaza en: [Habitar el movimiento - Mayo](https://entradium.com/events/habitar-el-movimiento-mayo) **Día:** Jueves 14 de mayo **Hora:** de 19 a 20:30h **Sede:** [Barra/Llibre](https://www.instagram.com/barrallibrebcn/?hl=es) (Carrer de Riego 13 / Plaça d'Osca, Sants) Cualquier duda, escríbenos a **[info@ciempies.es](info@ciempies.es)** En Instagram [ciempies.talleres](https://www.instagram.com/ciempies.talleres/) **Habitar el movimiento** ¿Te apetecería formar parte de un laboratorio de lectura y escritura donde el álbum ilustrado nos invite a explorar lo que significarme moverse, por dentro y por fuera? A través de la palabra y la imagen nos acercaremos a historias que hablen de viajes, migración, encuentros y transformaciones. Abriremos preguntas sobre la identidad, la pertenencia, la memoria y la forma en que miramos (y nos dejamos mirar) por las otras personas. Aquí no solo comentaremos libros: nos dejaremos tocar por ellos. Observaremos con calma, leeremos entre líneas y también escribiremos. La escritura será una forma de explorar nuestros propios movimientos internos, sin necesidad de experiencia previa, solo con curiosidad y apertura. Te esperamos para regalarnos un tiempo de lectura en voz alta, para mirar y escuchar en compañía, conversar y escribir. Un espacio cuidado, íntimo y sin juicio. Habrá café, té o refresco para acompañar la experiencia.

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).

**3-hour studio session – Materials included – €25** **Languages: English**↓ **\| Español** ↓↓ **\| Русский** ↓↓↓ This is a guided painting session designed for both beginners and experienced painters who want consistent, structured practice in a calm atelier environment. You are free to work on your own project, or you can choose from structured exercises designed to strengthen technique and artistic understanding. **How the class works** * 3-hour studio session * Individual guidance throughout * Academic foundation in drawing and painting * Free choice of topic, technique and style You may: * Paint from life (still life setups available) * Work from reference * Study master paintings * Practice human figure from printed reference * Develop a personal project The format is flexible, the guidance is precise. **What makes this class different** The session takes place in a cosy sunlit atelier and is very relaxed and slow. Students create at their own rhythm, but with clear direction and constructive feedback on composition, colour and technique. **Materials** All basic painting materials are included in the price. **Price** €25 per session **Group Size** Maximum 5 people **Español:** **Sesión de estudio de 3 horas – Materiales incluidos – 25 €** Esta es una sesión de pintura guiada diseñada tanto para principiantes como para pintores con experiencia que buscan una práctica constante y estructurada en un ambiente de taller tranquilo. Puedes trabajar en tu propio proyecto o elegir entre ejercicios estructurados diseñados para fortalecer la técnica y la comprensión artística. **Como funciona la clase** **Sesión de estudio de 3 horas** Orientación individual durante toda la sesión Base académica en dibujo y pintura Elección libre de tema, técnica y estilo Puedes: * Pintar del natural (bodegones disponibles) * Trabajar a partir de referencias * Estudiar pinturas de maestros * Practicar figura humana a partir de referencias impresas * Desarrollar un proyecto personal El formato es flexible, pero la orientación es precisa. **Que hace diferente a esta clase** La sesión se realiza en un **atelier acogedor y luminoso**, con una atmósfera tranquila y pausada. Los estudiantes trabajan a su propio ritmo, pero con **dirección clara y retroalimentación constructiva** sobre composición, color y técnica. **Materiales** Todos los **materiales básicos de pintura están incluidos** en el precio. **Precio** **25 € por sesión** **Tamaño del grupo** **Máximo 5 personas** **Русский** **3-часовое занятие – Материалы включены – 25 €** Приглашаю Вас на занятие по живописи с преподавателем, предназначенное как для начинающих, так и для художников с опытом, которые хотят регулярно практиковаться в спокойной атмосфере ателье. Вы можете работать над собственным проектом или выбрать структурированные упражнения, направленные на развитие техники и художественного понимания. **Как проходит занятие** **3-часовая студийная сессия** Индивидуальные рекомендации на протяжении всей сессии Академическая база рисунка и живописи Свободный выбор темы, техники и стиля Вы можете: * Писать с натуры (доступны постановки натюрморта) * Работать по референсам * Изучать картины мастеров * Практиковать человеческую фигуру по печатным референсам * Развивать собственный художественный проект Формат гибкий, но руководство точное. **Что отличает этот класс** Занятие проходит в **уютном, залитом солнечным светом ателье** в спокойной и размеренной атмосфере. Студенты работают в своём ритме, получая **чёткие рекомендации и конструктивную обратную связь** по композиции, цвету и технике. **Материалы** Все **основные материалы для живописи включены** в стоимость. **Цена** **25 € за сессию** **Размер группы** **Максимум 5 человек** ***

Shut Up & Write meets at Cascades Library in Room D. We hope to see you there! *Shut Up & Write is not affiliated with the Loudoun County Public Library.*

Shut up & Write! meets at the Gum Springs public library room C. We hope to see you there! Shut Up & Write is not affiliated with the Loudoun County Public Libraries.

*Shut Up & Write!* meets at the Brambleton Library in Room B. We hope to see you there! Shut Up & Write! *is not affiliated with the Loudoun County Public Libraries*.

**Looking for a group you can write with *whilst sipping your fave coffee*?** ☕✍️ Then come join **Shut Up & Write!** on **Saturday, June 13th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm** at **Ridgetop Coffee & Tea**! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 1:30–2:00pm – Grab your coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 2:00pm–3:30pm – Silent, focused writing time 3:30–4:00pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 10 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write, but please bring your own charging tools. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

[Writing Workshop Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DwZnKJiIkfyJ_LrJvDCcCMWWCauWKR-LPJF3DwcKdlI/edit?usp=drivesdk) Please read the above Workshop Guide; it covers where to upload, how much to upload, and what to do with other people's uploads. This is a document based on what was discussed at the first meeting, but it can grow and change as needed. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! We meet at Northside Social, but might consider other locations as needed. See you all there!

Attention Vienna and Vienna-adjacent writers! Let's carve out a lil' bit of time each week for our passion at a cool place with good creative vibes: Caffe Amouri. I would like this group to focus on getting our creative work done, with a bit of socializing and shop talk thrown in too. We will carve out a little bit of time for critique also -- but that won't be the main focus (I find that when people feel obligated to read and critique they tend to blow off meetings if they haven't had time to read). Together we can set goals for helping each other (will set up some sort of Google doc upload system for those who want direct feedback). This is the very first meeting -- a "pilot episode" if you will -- to see if there's interest, so if you are interested, make sure ya show up!

A bi-weekly creative writing gathering for people who want dedicated time to write, sharpen their craft, and move their work forward in community. Writers of all levels and genres are welcome—non fiction, poetry, prose, fiction, and hybrid work. Cost : $10 Other ways to join the community FB group “You Are Write Here” https://facebook.com/groups/8545060658889104/ Our online book club https://bookclubs.com/you-are-write-here/join/ Old Parish House location is near college park, Md (umd) campus area, You are Write here: host bi-weekly community writing class Fri 630pm