Screenwriting for Hollywood

**🌸 ALL THE WOMEN IN ME 🌸** ***INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SPECIAL*** A Journaling Workshop for Every Version of You Let's be honest – we're all carrying around an entire committee of women inside us. You know them well: the perfectionist who color-codes her calendar, the rebel who wants to dye her hair blue at 40, the inner critic who's somehow channeling your third-grade teacher, and that wild dreamer who still believes she'll learn to juggle while riding a unicycle (hey, no judging!) But hey, where are they all coming from? Let's look in the past, dive into your family's story, and see what comes up! Through guided writing exercises, we'll: * Meet your inner cast of characters (and maybe discover some surprise guests) * Explore how these different parts of you have shaped your story * Learn to embrace your contradictions (yes, you can be both a warrior and someone who cries at cat videos) * Transform self-judgment into self-acceptance (or at least a friendly eye-roll) What to bring: * Your favorite notebook (the one you've been saving for "something special" – this is it!) * A pen that makes you feel like a writer * Your sense of humor * Zero journaling experience required – seriously, even if your last diary entry was "All boys are idiots!", some time in secondary school * Who this is for: Women who are curious about their own complexity, tired of trying to fit into one-size-fits-all definitions, and ready to explore their inner world with honesty and a dash of wit. Details: * 1.5-hour workshop * Small group setting (max 10 participants) * Guided exercises, free writing, and group sharing (only if you want to – no pressure!) Come join us for an evening of self-discovery, real talk, and maybe even some surprisingly good laughs. Because getting to know yourself doesn't always have to be so serious. P.S. Your inner perfectionist wants you to know that it's totally fine to show up in sweatpants. Your inner diva suggests adding a fabulous scarf. We welcome them both. ABOUT THE ORGANIZER Hi! My name is Marusha, I'm a writer, book writing coach, journaling mentor, creator of the [Naked Words](www.mynakedwords.com) writing program, and founder of [Barcelona Journaling Festival](www.barcelonajournalingfestival.com). I preach the superpower of feel-good writing to everyone. I use journaling for self-therapy and as dynamic meditation. It also works great to boost your creativity and overcome writer's block if you feel stuck or drained. Feel free to follow [my Instagram account](https://www.instagram.com/followmarusha/) for tips and inspiration or [sign up for the Naked Words newsletter](https://girlswhowrite.kit.com/eb1ce8ec40) to be the first one in the know about the upcoming events.

Join our group for **Indoor trainings on Saturdays.** Open to **intermediate / experienced** players, we have a coach and we play with positions. Schedule: 10:00 to 11:30 (last 30 mins are match time). We pool 10€/person for court rent + coach. Send a **message via meetup or via whatsapp to 640704991** if you want more info / to **save a slot to come play** with the group :)

Join us every Saturday for an **Comedy Writing Workshop** at The Clubhouse: Laietana & Nikki's in Barcelona (C/ Via Laietana 6). Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or wanting to try it out, you will learn loads that will help you capture crowds with your stories. This **workshop is for (comedy) writers**, who are looking for * inspiration * a friendly space to focus on writing and sharing ideas * ways to make their content funnier * connection with other writers and comedians Our teachers are local celebrities in the comedy scene in Barcelona that happily share their learnings with anybody who’s willing to learn. Every Saturday from 15h-17h upstairs at The Clubhouse: Laietana. Simply drop by, or register beforehand on our website: [https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/) We have different teachers every week! Follow our Instagram [@thecomedyschoolhouse](https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyschoolhouse/) for updates on who the teacher will be. **Teachers include:** Andy Casper Fil Varney Irene Sango James Regal Mariah Girouard Mila Kopaeva Olga Camacho Stuart Kennedy AND rotating guest teachers. **NOTE: This is a \*pay what you want\* workshop. Teachers will ask you to donate at the end of the workshop. Please bring cash if you would like to donate.** This is one of many things you can learn at The ComedySchoolhouse. Check out the full list of workshops and courses [here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/?search=workshop).

**ENG** Join our training group level **Beginner road to Intermediate.** Perfect for players who want better 2vs2 beach volleyball. We will do technical and tactical exercises to improve your technique and become quickly a better player. 🏅Your licensed coach will be Paula, looking forward to meet you! 🗓 **RESERVATION:** Please do not rely on the number of bookings shown in this app, as we use our own platform where our regular players make reservations **LINK**📲 [https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X](https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X1)2 **IMPORTANT:** Your reservation is only confirmed through our platform or by contacting the coach at the number +34 622 86 26 19 as the class may already be full. 🤝 Come, be a part of our community, spike some balls, and share the passion! **ESP** Únete a nuestro grupo de entrenamiento **nivel Principiante camino a Intermedio**. Perfecto para jugadores que desean mejorar en el vóley playa 2vs2. Realizaremos ejercicios técnicos y tácticos para mejorar tu técnica y convertirte rápidamente en un mejor jugador. 🏅Tu entrenador con licencia será Paula ¡Esperamos conocerte! 🗓 **RESERVACIÓN**: Por favor, no te guíes por la cantidad de reservas mostradas en esta app, ya que contamos con nuestra propia plataforma donde nuestros jugadores habituales realizan sus reservas **LINK**📲 [https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X](https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X1)2 **IMPORTANTE**: Tu reserva solo quedará confirmada a través de nuestra plataforma o contactando al coach al número +34 622 86 26 19, ya que la clase podría estar llena. 🤝 ¡Ven y únete a nuestra comunidad! Lanza algunos balones y comparte la pasión.

(CAST) Publicar un libro hoy es más fácil que nunca. Lo que no es tan fácil es tener algo original, valiente y honesto que contar. Te invitamos a la presentación de “Salir del armario a cualquier edad” de David Hartman. David es una de estas personas que contagia su curiosidad por la vida, por la gente, además de un buen humor indestructible. Tenemos la suerte de conocerlo de algunas de las actividades de este grupo y como sabemos que hace muy poco ha publicado su primer libro le hemos pedido con mucho cariño que nos lo presente. Sus historias y algunos capítulos de su vida son para hacer un libro o una película. Hemos hablado de varias cosas divertidas que pueden pasar en la presentación pero aun no tenemos todos los detalles. El plan es: Nos vemos en el Punto, en el reservado de la parte de arriba a las 18:30h. Tenemos el espacio durante 1hora así que tenemos que ser puntuales. Después podemos tomar algo más ahí (opcional) Esta actividad no es para "vender libros\* pero si que habrá algunas copias a la venta. Es una idea nuestra, de los organizadores para promocionar el trabajo de David, alguien que, sinceramente, nos encanta tener como amigo. La presentación serà, mayoritariamente, en inglés y nos organizaremos para que todos estemos cerca de alguien que te pueda traducir si no lo hablas. Como intercambio por el espacio, Jordi de Punto BCN solo nos pide una consumición por persona. Es el único coste para participar. Este es uno de esos eventos en los que, como se dice, cuantos mas seamos, mas reiremos. Si te gusta leer, sabes que no siempre es fàcil salir del armario y te cuadra el plan, vente. Será muy bueno verte. Rafa y Pep. ........... (EN) Publishing a book today is easier than ever. What's not so easy is having something original, brave, and honest to tell. We invite you to the presentation of "Coming Out at Any Age" by David Hartman. David is one of those people who spreads curiosity about life and people, along with an indestructible sense of humor. We're lucky enough to know him from some of this group's activities, and since we know he recently published his first book, we've kindly asked him to present it to us. His stories and some chapters of his life are worthy of a book or a film. We've talked about several fun things that might happen at the presentation, but we don't have all the details yet. The plan is: We'll meet at El Punto, in the area upstairs, at 6:30 p.m. We have the space for one hour, so we need to be on time. Afterwards, we can have something else to drink there (optional). This activity isn't meant to "sell books," but there will be a few copies available. It's our idea, the organizers idea, to promote the work of David, someone we sincerely love having as a friend. The presentation will be mostly in English, and we'll arrange ourselves so everyone is near someone who can help translating if needed. In exchange for the space, Jordi from Punto BCN only asks us for one drink per person. That's the only cost to participate. This is one of those events where, as they say, the more the merrier. If you like to read, know that coming out isn't always easy, and the plan fits you, join us. It will be great to see you. Rafa and Pep. ....... (CAT) Publicar un llibre avui és més fàcil que mai. El que no és tan fàcil és tenir alguna cosa original, valenta i honesta per explicar. Et convidem a la presentació de “Sortir de l'armari a qualsevol edat” de David Hartman. David és una d'aquestes persones que encomana la curiositat per la vida, per la gent, a més d'un bon humor indestructible. Tenim la sort de conèixer-lo d'algunes de les activitats d'aquest grup i com sabem que fa poc ha publicat el seu primer llibre li hem demanat amb molt d'afecte que ens el presenti. Les seves històries i alguns capítols de la seva vida són per fer un llibre o una pel·lícula. Hem parlat de diverses coses divertides que poden passar a la presentació però encara no tenim tots els detalls. El pla és: Ens veiem al Punto Bcn, al reservat de la part de dalt a les 18:30h. Tenim l´espai durant 1hora així que hem de ser puntuals. Després podem prendre alguna cosa més aquí (opcional). Aquesta activitat no és per “vendre llibres\* però hi haurà alguns exemplars disponibles. És una idea nostra, dels organitzadors per promocionar la feina de David, algú que, sincerament, ens encanta tenir com a amic. La presentació serà, majoritàriament en ángles, i ens organitzarem entre nosaltres per fer-ne traducció. Com a intercanvi per l'espai, en Jordi del Punto BCN només ens demana una consumició per persona. És l'únic cost per participar-hi. Aquest és un d'aquests esdeveniments en què, com es diu, com més siguem, més riurem. Si t'agrada llegir, saps que no sempre és fàcil sortir de l'armari i et quadra el pla, vine! Serà molt bo veure't. Rafa i Pep.

ENG **This beginner's class is designed to learn the basics of beach volleyball.** 👉🏻 You will practice receiving, serving, and attacking techniques. 👉🏻 This class is an opportunity to join a community of passionate players dedicated to improvement and to start enjoying this sport in an incredible community. I invite you to join this beginner's class and discover the excitement of beach volleyball!❤️🏐 🏅Your licensed coach will be Enrique 🗓 **RESERVATION:** Please do not rely on the number of bookings shown in this app, as we use our own platform where our regular players make reservations **LINK**📲 [https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X](https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X1)2 **IMPORTANT:** Your reservation is only confirmed through our platform or by contacting the coach at the number +34 656 27 57 52 as the class may already be full. 🤝 Come and be part of our community! Serve some balls and share the passion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ESP **Esta clase para principiantes está diseñada para aprender las bases del voleibol playa.** 👉🏻Practicarás técnicas de recepción, saque y ataque. 👉🏻Ésta clase es una oportunidad para unirte a una comunidad de jugadores apasionados dedicados a mejorar y comenzar a disfrutar de este deporte en una increíble comunidad. Te invito a unirte a esta clase de principiantes y descubrir la emoción del voleibol playa! ❤️🏐 🏅Tu entrenador con licencia será Enrique 🗓 **RESERVACIÓN**: Por favor, no te guíes por la cantidad de reservas mostradas en esta app, ya que contamos con nuestra propia plataforma donde nuestros jugadores habituales realizan sus reservas **LINK**📲 [https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X](https://app.volleyworldapp.com/club/SC%20Phoenix%20Bcn?MA=X1)2 **IMPORTANTE**: Tu reserva solo quedará confirmada a través de nuestra plataforma o contactando al coach al número +34 656 27 57 52, ya que la clase podría estar llena. 🤝 ¡Ven y únete a nuestra comunidad! Lanza algunos balones y comparte la pasión.

**[PLEASE NOTE: PLACES ARE LIMITED. YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON OUR WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE](https://www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/classes)** TIER: 2+ PRE REQUISITE: 1 year of improv experience CLASS SIZE: 12 pax DATE: Saturday 7th March TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm PRICE: 70€ Improv is a beautiful moving meditation. It demands that you pay close attention to your own mind and body, tune into the presence and energies of your co-improviser(s) and watch it all unfold in the present moment, all at once. And we have been gifted with the most powerful tool to do this - our awareness. In this workshop, we will immerse ourselves in a series of exercises, meditations and movement practices to calm the mind and direct the awareness, allowing you to tap into your creativity like never before. **Balasree Viswanathan** is an improviser based in Bangalore, India. She’s been performing and teaching improv since 2016, creating her own show formats, teams and improv learning journeys in India. She co-founded India's first and only all-women improv group - The Adamant Eves: an experiment in exploring the kind of stories that emerge when a bunch of women, sans men, get on stage. They’ve performed across India, and during the pandemic, virtually everywhere (virtually)

Inspired by the [Cinema Clubs and magazines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahiers_du_Cin%C3%A9ma) of the 1950s in France that launched what we now know as the "film critic", this event will follow a similar structure. We'll gather and watch a film at a beautiful private residence hosted by one of our BCN Screenwriting Session regulars! In order to get the secret address, you'll have to sign up here and shoot a note to Neal on Whatsapp or IG :) We'll be watching a recent iconic film, "Perfect Days", rated one of the top 100 movies of the 21st century, nominated for an Academy Award, and so much more. This gathering will be totally free. Well also have a few snacks out (you’re welcome to bring some too!). As an added bonus, we *may* screen a short film (just like the old days of Pixar) right before the movie, if everyone is early/on time. Below is the approx. schedule - we ask you to please be on time! 7:15/30pm - We'll meet and mingle! 7:45pm - Movie starts! \~9:45pm - Movie ends and we'll chat, debate, share thoughts, and tea :) 10:30pm - We'll respect the owners home, and graciously help her clean up, and sleep. And if folks want to hang out afterwards, there are many places nearby! Please RSVP and write a message so I can add you to the Whatsapp group for coordination on locations!

Temas sugerids: "Una planta de piso" "Perdí el tren y no se a donde voy" En Barcelona Escribe fomentamos la escritura, y realizamos encuentros literarios dos domingos al mes para realizar críticas sobre nuestros relatos escritos en casa. Escribe con total libertad desde tu perspectiva y conocimientos. Usa tu imaginación y ejercita tu creatividad ... Nos vemos el 8 de marzo a las 11.30h dentro de la cafeteria viena, somos un grupo muy chulo y diverso, nos reconoceras de inmediato. Te prometo que la pasaremos genial, y aprenderemos mucho

Calling all videographers in Barcelona! Join us for a night of creating cinematic videos at curated locations in Barcelona with a styled model and instructor. **What is our goal?** To study and practice the art and technology of producing short film videos with the use of lighting, composition, camera angles, recording settings, lens selection, and subject movement. Cinematography is the visual storytelling in film conveying emotions, setting the mood, and shaping the narrative through the lens. Why shoot video at night? By capturing video at night you take advantage of the brilliant city colors to illuminate your subject adding an elevated sense of mood and drama. What better place to experiment than in the most beautiful city in Europe. Our tasks will be to shoot scenes using several techniques: \- subject in motion\, camera in position \- subject and camera in motion \- subject stationary\, camera pans around No experience is necessary, just bring your own cameras and enjoy!

\#\#\# 🎬 **¡Únete al Fun Cinefórum en Video Instan! 🍿https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExiAWglzsNY1N0FQf1szlB** ¡Hola, cinéfil@! 🌟 ¿Te has sentido alguna vez solo después de ver una gran película y no tener a nadie con quien comentarla? ¡No más! Si disfrutas ser el primero en descubrir los estrenos más esperados y revivir las obras maestras del cine, este es tu lugar. **¿Qué te ofrecemos?** Cada semana, proyectaremos una película en **versión original con subtítulos**. Después de disfrutarla, ¡nos reuniremos para compartir nuestras impresiones y reflexiones! 🎉 **Detalles del evento:** * 📅 **Lugar:** Video Instan, C/ Viladomat 239 * 🍹 **Precio:** Proyección + bebida = **8€** * 🎭 **Temática:** ¡Cada semana una nueva sorpresa! * 📱https://chat.whatsapp.com/ENKpk3HqzCuJjT2pz0So7L ¡Ven a disfrutar del cine como nunca antes y haz nuevos amigos que comparten tu pasión! **No te lo pierdas, la magia del cine te espera.** ✨ \*\*\* \#\#\# 🎬 **Join the Fun Cinefórum at Video Instan! 🍿** Hey, cinema fans! 🌟 Have you ever felt lonely after watching a great movie, wishing you had someone to discuss it with? Not anymore! If you love being the first to see the latest releases and relive cinema masterpieces, this is the place for you. **What do we offer?** Every week, we’ll screen a film in **original version with subtitles**. After enjoying it, we’ll gather to share our thoughts and reflections! 🎉 **Event Details:** * 📅 **Location:** Video Instan, C/ Viladomat 239 * 🍹 **Price:** Movie + Drink = **€8** * 🎭 **Theme:** A new surprise every week! * 📱https://chat.whatsapp.com/ENKpk3HqzCuJjT2pz0So7L Come enjoy cinema like never before and make new friends who share your passion! **Don’t miss out; the magic of film awaits!** ✨

**[PLEASE NOTE: PLACES ARE LIMITED. YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON OUR WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE](https://www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/classes)** TIER: 3+ PRE REQUISITE: 2 years of improv experience CLASS SIZE: 12 pax DATE: Sunday 8th March TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm PRICE: 70€ The nine human emotions of the Indian aesthetic theory mad, sad, glad and afraid - this is how we generally characterize everyday emotions. This is limited and skewed towards "negative" emotions. And there have to be more "positive" emotions out there. Right? What would it be like to embody emotions like Heroism or Wonder or Peace or Compassion? Learn the ancient Indian system of Navarasas (Nava - 9; rasas - emotions) where we work with Indian myths as a way to evoke deep emotional responses. As formalized by the sage Bharata, this work will help you bring a whole new array of characters and experiences to life on stage. **Balasree Viswanathan** is an improviser based in Bangalore, India. She’s been performing and teaching improv since 2016, creating her own show formats, teams and improv learning journeys in India. She co-founded India's first and only all-women improv group - The Adamant Eves: an experiment in exploring the kind of stories that emerge when a bunch of women, sans men, get on stage. They’ve performed across India, and during the pandemic, virtually everywhere (virtually)

Es **imprescindible** reservar tu plaza en: [Tertulia feminista ilustrada - Marzo](https://entradium.com/events/tertulia-feminista-ilustrada-marzo) **Día:** Sábado 07 de marzo **Hora:** de 11 a 12:30h **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/) **Tertulia feminista ilustrada** ¿Te gustaría formar parte de un grupo en donde el álbum ilustrado sea el punto de partida para vivir un viaje de autodescubrimiento y reflexión? Te invito a **explorar juntas qué significa ser mujer,** leyendo a mujeres, compartiendo experiencias, dejándonos sorprender y acompañándonos en un camino de exploración y conexión con la literatura infantil. **Aquí no solo comentaremos libros:** nos dejaremos sorprender por imágenes y textos que nos remuevan, nos incomoden y nos permitan mirar hacia dentro. Todo esto en un espacio íntimo, sostenido y confiable. **¿Qué haremos?** Desconectar de la rutina y regalarnos un tiempo para el asombro, la lectura, el diálogo y el descubrimiento. Podremos además disfrutar de un café, té o por qué no, un zumo o un refresco. **¿Por qué leer literatura infantil siendo una persona adulta?** Por muchas razones, pero la principal es porque la buena literatura no tiene edad y porque, en la adultez, podemos descubrir muchas otras capas de lectura: contemplar, imaginar, reflexionar, cuestionar, criticar. **¿Te animas a vivir esta aventura?**

**[GRAB YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE](www.barcelonaimprovgroup.com/shows)** Welcome to the annual Women's Day Special, a very unladylike improv show featuring Balasree Viswanathan, Dane Cross, Dominika Bakun, Ella Galt, and Vanessa Miner. In this women-powered improv special, the cast weave together improvised scenes and stories inspired by your suggestions. Part cathartic share-fest, part whip-smart improvised comedy and theatre, it's like if the spice girls didn't sing or dance or get famous or wear themed outfits... they just did hilarious improv! **7:30pm** Doors & Bar Open **8:00pm** Show Starts **Tickets:** Early Bird **12€** *(book by Thursday)* General **15€** Group Ticket **80€** *(for groups of up to 8)* *\*30% discount for current students of BIG*

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, March 25 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 Sunday 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 noon on Sundays. 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: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. 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. 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 Sunday!

**Men of Unity** is a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, share, and grow together. In this circle, we explore what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and spiritual awareness in today’s world. Through open dialogue, reflection, and mutual support, we learn to balance strength with compassion, confidence with humility, and action with mindfulness. Whether you’re seeking deeper spiritual connection, personal clarity, or simply a supportive brotherhood, this group invites you to bring your authentic self and grow in community. Each gathering may include: * Open discussion on real-life challenges and victories * Guided reflection, prayer, or meditation * Encouragement for living from truth, not fear * Tools for emotional and spiritual growth No preaching. No pressure. Just real men, real conversations, and real transformation.

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!

The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.