Self-Publishing

How do we tell our own stories? What do our personal histories say about the collective human experience? The biggest advice from writing professors is usually to “write what you know,” and nowhere is this more evident than in autobiographical writing – be it fiction, non-fiction, poetry or genre-bending works. Authors from Charlotte Brontë to Ocean Vuong have used their personal experiences to dictate their writing and capture a universal message that strikes a chord with others. In this workshop, **we’ll explore how to channel our inner stories and write from a place that moves us** – at the end of the day, whether or not what ends up on paper is “factually true” will be beside the point. **Please bring a notebook and pen, or a computer or tablet, in order to do a few writing exercises. You can also purchase notebooks at the bookshop.** *About the host:* **Lucia Benavides** is an Argentine-American writer and journalist. She has published several personal essays in LA Review of Books, Literary Hub and The Washington Post. From 2017 to 2022, she served as the NPR correspondent from Spain. She’s currently working on her first novel.

**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.

**LIMINAL — Conceptual Self\-Portrait Exploration \| Exposición Fotográfica** *Un viaje visual a través del autorretrato conceptual donde identidad, emoción y transformación se encuentran.* La fotógrafa **Neus Xlv** presenta su primer conjunto de proyectos de autor en una exploración visual del autorretrato como lenguaje artístico. A través de diferentes personajes y transformaciones, la artista construye una narrativa íntima donde identidad, emoción y representación se entrelazan. Cada imagen funciona como un acto dentro de un viaje interior que invita al espectador a adentrarse en un universo personal y simbólico. Especializada en fotografía y dirección creativa, Neus ha trabajado durante los últimos años en diversos proyectos de **moda editorial, e-commerce y producciones audiovisuales**. En esta exposición presenta por primera vez una serie de trabajos personales en los que explora las posibilidades del autorretrato como herramienta de expresión artística. **LIMINAL** propone un recorrido visual por distintos estados y personajes que habitan ese espacio intermedio entre la identidad y la ficción. **El evento incluye** • Exposición del proyecto *LIMINAL* • Encuentro con la artista • Conversación sobre el proceso creativo • Performance artística • Catering para compartir la experiencia ENTRADAS : https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1985188677775?aff=oddtdtcreator En puerta: 4,5€

Instagram: @cercleahimsa Vine a gaudir i compartir una sessió basada en el ioga i en l'energia del cicle lunar. Cada setmana fem una sessió diferent aprofitant el moment lunar en el qual ens trobem, per exemple lluna plena: agraïment, lluna minvant: deixar anar... El pes central de la sessió està en la pràctica de ioga, però també fem una meditació profunda d'uns 10 min mínim i una conclusió de la sessió expressada a través de l'escriptura terapèutica o de l'expressió artística. Som un màxim de 8 persones i així creem espais de confiança i d'obertura on, a través del cos i el moviment, anem apropant-nos al camí de l'autoconeixement i la pau. Instagram: @cercleahimsa

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

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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 Backstory (we'll be downstairs). 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.

come join a relaxed writing meetup where we sit together and write in a café 📓🪑 👇 versión en español abajo this is a space for anyone working on longer writing projects or just wanting focused time to write; getting ideas out of your head and onto the page 📚✍️💭 ✨ what it is • a write-in (not a workshop, no teaching, no feedback unless you ask, sharing if you want) 📚 • a space to work on your own writing projects: novels, poetry, fiction, essays, drafts, or messy first ideas ✍️ • no pressure to share or make anything perfect, just time to actually write 🌸 ☕ how it works • we sit together in a café and write quietly for a while 🤍 • focus time for your own projects, with others doing the same • you can arrive, leave, or take breaks whenever you need 🚶‍♀️ 🎒 what to bring • whatever you write with (notebook, laptop, tablet, etc) 💻📓 • charger if needed 🔌 no experience needed, just come as you are and write for a bit 🌿✨ ⭐ if you’d like to support the meetup, donations are always welcome and help us keep organizing these lovely gatherings 🫶✨ you can donate via bizum *605 23 31 98* or in cash at the meetup ven a un meetup relajado de escritura donde nos sentamos juntes a escribir en un café 📓🪑 este es un espacio para quien esté trabajando en proyectos de escritura más largos o simplemente quiera un rato de enfoque para escribir; sacar ideas de la cabeza y ponerlas en la página 📚✍️💭 ✨ qué es • un write-in (no es un taller, no hay enseñanza, no feedback a menos que lo pidas, compartir si quieres) 📚 • un espacio para trabajar en tus propios proyectos: novelas, poesía, ficción, ensayos, borradores o ideas iniciales ✍️ • cero presión por compartir o por que “salga bien”, solo tiempo para escribir 🌸 ☕ cómo funciona • nos sentamos juntes en un café y escribimos en silencio durante un rato 🤍 • tiempo de enfoque para tus propios proyectos, con más personas haciendo lo mismo • puedes llegar, irte o hacer pausas cuando necesites 🚶‍♀️ 🎒 qué traer • lo que uses para escribir (cuaderno, portátil, tablet, etc) 💻📓 • cargador si lo necesitas 🔌 no hace falta experiencia, solo venir como eres y escribir un rato 🌿✨ ⭐ si te apetece apoyar el meetup, las donaciones siempre se agradecen y ayudan a seguir organizando estos encuentros 🫶✨ puedes donar por bizum *605 23 31 98* o en efectivo el día del meetup

📅***Date to be confirmed.*** Fecha por confirmar. ***[VOTE FOR YOUR PREFERRED DATE HERE / VOTA POR TU FECHA FAVORITA AQUÍ](https://forms.gle/xXHiKiZDFvwsVNJZ8)*** ***👣 From the City to the Camino***. De la ciudad al Camino **After organizing several Walk & Talk events in Barcelona and Tenerife, we’ve decided it’s time to take this concept to the next level.** Después de organizar varios eventos de Walk & Talk en Barcelona y Tenerife, hemos decidido que es hora de llevar este concepto al siguiente nivel **People have absolutely loved the formula.** A la gente le ha encantado nuestra fórmula ***Meeting new people from all over*.** Conocer gente nueva de todo el mundo\* **Hitting those 10k steps a day.** Cumplir con los 10k pasos diarios **Practicing Spanish and English with natives from around the world.** Practicar español e inglés con nativos de todo el mundo **And** **what better place than the Camino de Santiago to turn our 90-minute Saturday strolls into a full 90-hour immersive week?** ¿Qué mejor sitio que El Camino de Santiago para llevar nuestros paseos de 90 minutos de los sábados a una semana de inmersión total de 90 horas ***❓How it works***. *Cómo funciona* **We are looking for a small, balanced group.** Buscamos un grupo pequeño y equilibrado **10 Native or fluent English speakers**. 10 Hablantes nativos o fluidos de inglés **10 Native or fluent Spanish speakers**. 10 Hablantes nativos o fluidos de español **The goal is a strict 50/50 split so you always have someone to practice with. No "tourist traps," just a week of real connection and language exchange.** El objetivo es un 50/50 estricto para que siempre tengas a alguien con quien practicar. Sin "trampas para turistas", solo una semana de conexión real e intercambio de idiomas ***❓How many days***? ¿Cuántos días son? **Plan for 7 days (6 nights). We’ll walk the final 100km to Santiago to get the "Compostela" certificate.** Cuenta con 7 días (6 noches). Recorreremos los últimos 100 km hasta Santiago para conseguir el certificado de la "Compostela" ***❓What’s the budget?*** ¿Cuál es el presupuesto? **We’re still finalizing details, but expect a total investment of around €750 - €950.** Aún estamos cerrando detalles, pero cuenta con una inversión total de unos 750€ - 950€ **This is an all-in-one package that includes.** Es un paquete con todo incluido que contiene ***Shared accommodation in hostels***. Alojamiento en hostales seleccionados (habitaciones compartidas) ***Breakfasts and Dinners (lunch/picnic on your own).*** *Desayunos y cenas incluidos (el almuerzo/picnic en ruta es por cuenta propia)* **Luggage transport between stages**. Transporte de mochila entre etapas ***Full Immersion Program (+90 hours of live practice).*** *Programa de Inmersión Total (+90 horas de práctica real)* **Pre-trip Training: Access to our online courses and prep sessions to get to know each other and gain speaking confidence before we even start walking**. Fase de Preparación Previa: Acceso a nuestros cursos online y sesiones para ir conociéndonos y ganar confianza al hablar incluso antes de empezar a caminar ❓ **Do I need to be an athlete**? ¿Tengo que ser un atleta **Not really, but you should be comfortable walking about 20km a day. It’s a challenge, but we’ll go at a steady, conversational pace.** Realmente no, pero deberías sentirte cómodo caminando unos 20 km al día. Es un reto, pero iremos a un ritmo constante y conversacional ***❓Where is the meeting point***? ¿Cuál es el lugar de encuentro **We will all meet in Sarria (Lugo). Most people fly into Santiago or Madrid and take a train/bus to join the group there.** Nos reuniremos todos en Sarria (Lugo). La mayoría de la gente vuela a Santiago o Madrid y coge un tren o autobús para unirse al grupo allí ***❓Why join the list***? ¿Por qué unirte a la lista **Places will be very limited (only 20 spots). If you join the waitlist, you’ll get the itinerary and the early-bird price before we announce it on social media.** Las plazas serán muy limitadas (solo 20). Si te unes a la lista, recibirás el itinerario y el precio reducido antes de que lo anunciemos en redes sociales **Just RSVP "YES" to join the list. We’ll reach out to you as soon as the dates and details are ready**. Solo dale a "Asistir" para entrar en la lista. Nos pondremos en contacto contigo en cuanto tengamos listas las fechas y los detalles.y los detalles ⚠️ **IMPORTANT: This is a Waiting List. The date you see is just a placeholder to keep the event active. By clicking "RSVP," you’re simply telling us you’re interested so we can send you the info first**. IMPORTANTE: Esto es una Lista de Espera. La fecha que ves es solo para mantener el evento activo. Al darle a "Asistir", solo nos confirmas que te interesa para que podamos enviarte la información antes que a nadie

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**(CASTELLANO a continuación 🦀 ENGLISH below )** Avui descobrirem **una de les rutes més espectaculars de la Costa Brava, al cor del Cap de Creus**. Començarem el dia amb un cafè a Cadaqués, un dels pobles més bonics del Mediterrani, abans d’endinsar-nos en un paisatge salvatge que va captivar Salvador Dalí. Al llarg de **14km i 380 m de desnivell**, descobrirem indrets únics com el Paratge de Tudela, el far de Cap de Creus, la Cova de l’Infern i diverses cales amagades on podrem banyar-nos i relaxar-nos. Acabarem la ruta a **Port-Lligat amb un gelat davant la casa de Dalí…** i potser un últim bany abans de tornar a casa amb energies renovades. ❤️ **Ens espera un dia inoblidable... No te'l perdis!** ℹ️ Detalls pràctics **Preu:** 25€ excursió + 4€ autobús llançadora + 17€ cotxe (pagament directe al conductor/a) 👉 **Total: 46€** **Inclou:** Guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents i responsabilitat civil. **Targeta Nature Connect:** Cada 10 rutes... 1 gratuïta 🎁 **🥪 Què cal portar?** * Picnic per dinar + mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Banyador i tovallola * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) ❗️ **Política de cancel·lació** ✅ Fins a 48 h abans: Devolució (–5€ gestió) o canvi per una altra ruta (fins a 6 mesos) ❌ Menys de 48 h: No es fan devolucions ni canvis 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💦 **CASTELLANO** 🐠 Hoy descubriremos **una de las rutas más espectaculares de la Costa Brava, en pleno corazón del Cap de Creus**. Empezaremos el día con un café en **Cadaqués, uno de los pueblos más bonitos del Mediterráneo**, antes de adentrarnos en **un paisaje salvaje que cautivó a Salvador Dalí**. A lo largo de 14km y 380 m de desnivel, descubriremos lugares únicos como el Paraje de Tudela, el faro de Cap de Creus, la Cova de l'Infern y varias calas escondidas donde podremos bañarnos y relajarnos. Terminaremos la ruta en Port-Lligat con un helado frente a la casa de Dalí… y quizás un último baño antes de volver a casa con energías renovadas. ❤️ **Nos espera un día inolvidable... Te lo mereces...** ### ℹ️ Detalles prácticos **Precio:** 25€ excursión + 4€ autobús lanzadera + 17€ coche (pago directo al conductor/a) 👉 **Total: 46€** **Incluye:** Guía titulado, seguro de accidentes y responsabilidad civil. **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** ¡Cada 10 rutas, 1 gratis! 🎁 ### 🥪 Qué hay que traer * Picnic para comer + mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Bañador y toalla * Ropa por capas (adaptable al tiempo) ### ❗️ Política de cancelación ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: Reembolso (–5€ gastos de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta (hasta 6 meses) ❌ Menos de 48 h: No se realizan devoluciones ni cambios 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⚓ **ENGLISH 🐠** Today we’ll discover one of the most spectacular hiking routes on the Costa Brava, in the heart of Cap de Creus. We’ll start the day with a coffee in Cadaqués, one of the most beautiful villages in the Mediterranean, before heading into a wild landscape that inspired Salvador Dalí. Over 13 km with 350 m of elevation gain, we’ll explore unique spots such as the Tudela area, the Cap de Creus lighthouse, the “Cave of Hell,” and several hidden coves where we can swim and relax. We’ll finish the route in Port-Lligat with an ice cream in front of Dalí’s house… and maybe one last swim before heading back feeling refreshed and recharged. ❤️ **Ready for a magical hike? Don’t miss it!** ### ℹ️ Practical details **Price:** €25 guided hike + €4 shuttle bus + €17 car (paid directly to the driver) 👉 **Total: €46** **Includes:** Certified guide, accident insurance and liability insurance. **Nature Connect Card:** Every 10 hikes… get 1 for free! 🎁 ### 🥪 What to bring * Picnic lunch + at least 1.5 L of water * Hiking shoes * Swimsuit and towel * Layered clothing (weather adaptable) ### ❗️ Cancellation policy ✅ Up to 48 hours before: Refund (–€5 admin fee) or reschedule within 6 months ❌ Less than 48 hours: No refunds or changes 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

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This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

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!

Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

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!