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Sue Phipps on her Vision Project

September 24, 2021 by briangruber No Comments

Thanks Sue Phipps for this wonderful review of your experience with Vision Project coaching.

A few months ago my mom passed away.  I was a nurse and had spent much quality time with her, and my father.  When they were gone, I was at a loss.  In my “4th quarter, maybe overtime” I wasn’t sure what my next steps should be.  I knew Brian well, saw how he embodied the tools and guidelines he brought to the Vision Project and saw the growth in my friend who worked with him in her own vision.  It was truly amazing!  I took the plunge, started the process and Brian guided me on my own path. 

Brian was a supportive mentor, helping me through the work, always keeping me focused and on track.  Because of it, I have a clearer vision in my own life and I’m passionate about the choices I’ve made.  The Vision Project gave me the tools, but it is Brian’s skill, kindness, and expertise that showed me how to steer my own course to the life I want.  I’m so grateful and would strongly recommend Brian and The Vision Project highly.

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Writing Client Satyama Ratna Lasby Launches “The Tao of Tantric Yoga” at Phangan Event

May 26, 2021 by briangruber No Comments
I’m privileged to co-host a conversation with writing client Satyama Ratna Lasby launching her book, freshly published on the Amazon platform. Below is the invite.
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Join us for a celebration of LOVE this Wednesday, May 26th from 3-7pm at Buddha Cafe for the book launch of Satyama’s new release:
 
“The Tao of Tantric Yoga”
 
We are happy to invite the community of Koh Phangan to drop in with great consciousness for on-the-spot tantric exercises to go with the theme of the book and for a visit.
 
You are also invited for
? snacks,
? a raffle
? a reading by the author, some background of the process on KPG.
? a special invitation to a Tantric Yoga masterclass with Satyama will be given to those attending the book launch, so you can experience this style of yoga, her teachings, and get a glimpse into some of the topics she introduces in the book.
? to purchase the book in paperback form signed for 500THB
 
Entrance: 200THB
 
Buy the eBook on the following link:
https://www.amazon.ca/Tao…/dp/B094H2386Y/ref=sr_1_1…
 
And join the FB group: Open to Bliss for those who like to be happy, do yoga meditate and love.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/opentobliss
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Announcing Sand Scribes, A Concept to Completion Writer Support Service

sand scribes
August 5, 2020 by briangruber No Comments

Forging Literary Ideas into Gems

You have an idea for a novel? An action-packed thriller?

How about a non-fiction book on a personal passion? Or perhaps you want to document and publish your own unique story for posterity?

If you’ve always dreamt of writing – putting thoughts on your favorite subjects on paper – but are not sure how to go about such a daunting and exhilarating project, Sand Scribes will help turn your literary dream into a published book.

If you’re new to publishing, but have a big or small idea, we will support and guide you on your literary journey. If you already have a manuscript, Sand Scribes can help you hone structure, technique and style and undertake a meticulous edit to focus your text.

Tom Vater

Tom Vater

Sand Scribes know all about telling stories. Brian Gruber and Tom Vater have spent their professional writing lives traveling the world, working in a myriad of creative industries and literary genres. Henry Roi has worked a publicist for independent writers and fiction imprints for the past six years.

sand scribes books

Brian has published a globetrotting romance novel, an oral history, and a book on jazz fusion, and runs a writing group on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. Tom has published crime fiction as well as reportage for media in the United States, England, France, Germany and elsewhere for 25 years. He has edited more than 30 crime novels along with several non-fiction titles.

Sand Scribes offer a unique, start-to-finish range of vital services that pave your way to a published book: one-on-one coaching while you craft your story, seasoned editing to make your work shine, advice on key writing issues during your literary journey, book cover design and formatting, publishing consulting and hands-on self-publishing support and, crucially, a set of proven programs for marketing your title.

For more details, and a free one-hour coaching session to set you on your path and demystify the writing, editing, and publishing process, check out www.sandscribes.com.

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“There is a Story Teller in Everyone After All”

August 26, 2019 by briangruber No Comments

My month-long stint at Koh Samui’s Content Castle is over, a delight to teach and coach a house of writer residents. During the month, I was asked to come to Myanmar to conduct two days of writing coaching for MyJustice, an EU-funded, British Council-coordinated social justice project. At the outset, the participants, about half Myanmarese, insisted they were not writers. I was there specifically to help them write Learning Briefs on their three years working in the field, and blog posts sharing personal insights. But my stated goal at the outset was to reinvigorate their love of storytelling and their appreciation of their role in documenting and sharing vital stories. I just received this note from one of the group’s leaders, Vijaya Nidadavolu, Strategic Engagement Adviser, and it reminded me of the small opportunities we are given to contribute in unexpected ways. “The workshop was extremely well moderated and we have discovered some fine writers and stories amidst us. There is a story teller in everyone after all – so thank you for unlocking that.”

 

If you have a gig anywhere in the world where the people are openhearted, and the food is exceptional, I’m available anytime.

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Off to Myanmar for Writing Workshop with the British Council

August 11, 2019 by briangruber No Comments

A wonderful gift flies through the transom.

 

Susanne van Lieshout from the global consultancy MLF emails me. A major project on social justice in Myanmar is completing its first phase and the British Council needs a writing coach to help staff write up learning briefs and blogs to memorialize and share their extraordinary work. She googled “writing coach workshop Southeast Asia” and, a day or two of conversation later, I am on my way to Myanmar. I will be posting about the project as I arrive. I fly from Samui to Yangon Tuesday, conduct the workshop Wednesday and Thursday, and back home to Content Castle on Friday.

 

I’m looking forward to being back to one of my very favorite countries on the world.

 

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August Residency at Content Castle in Koh Samui

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I’m pleased to help my dear friend and workshop co-facilitator Kaila Dalgleish at her extraordinary Content Castle on Koh Samui during the month of August as she cares for her gorgeous new baby. I have taught workshops at the Castle in years past but this is my first extended stay. I will conduct workshops and provide personal coaching for the writing residents and help with project editing.

 

Here is some more from the Castle website about this innovative writers community.

 

“This six-bedroom design house on Koh Samui, ideally-located five minutes from charming Lamai and just a 15-minute drive from the ferry port, is filled with a multitude of inspirational corners, reading nooks, meditation hideaways, and writing alcoves. Spacious balconies are hung with hammocks and loungers to relax, read, or write overlooking the expansive seaview afforded by our prime beachside location.

“The Content Castle offers a three-month intensive finishing programme designed to help writers perfect the craft of writing. The programme features workshops and roundtables so you can polish your writing and editing skills, build a portfolio, and learn to market your skills to clients, publications, and businesses.”

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Writing Coaching Sessions and “Writers of Koh Phangan” Tuesday Meetings Resume

May 10, 2019 by briangruber No Comments

Koh Phangan is a long way to come for a writers group meetup but if you are on the island, come by some time. Each Tuesday night at 7:30pm, aspiring island writers meet to connect, create, share their work, and learn.  We write from prompts at Orion’s gorgeous waterfront Beach Shala.

Join the island’s writers group, Writers of Koh Phangan, for news of regular free events, and network with 300 fellow storytellers.. Whether you are on or off the island, free introductory coaching sessions on your project or writing process are available, as well as longer term writing coaching programs. Have a writing project you need help completing? Email me at briankgruber@gmail.com.

Also… our next book club event is 15 May 6pm for a discussion of Anais Nin’s erotic classic “Henry and June.” Read the book or watch the movie or just come with a passion for Nin or Henry Miller.

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Brian Gruber is an author, writing coach, and marketing consultant living on the Thai island of Koh Phangan. He has spent 40 years studying, leading, and founding new media companies and projects.

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