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Writer Night to Resume 28 November at Orion

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December 3, 2021 by briangruber No Comments
Writers of Koh Phangan kicks off Year 5 of Write Night on 28 December 7pm at Orion’s Wellness Lounge. In addition to hundreds of tall tales, hundreds of hours of literary toolkit development, and innumerable new friendships, our island tradition has spawned books, blogs, poetry collections, and refreshed writing avocations.
 
Write Night is always free. Half the group are commonly non-native speakers, very few are professional writers, all come with the conviction that storytelling is our birthright.
 
Please join us. Our hosts, Orion proprietor Daliah Barkan and detox nutritionist MariaRoza Rainboe, offered us the cozier, writing-friendly Wellness Lounge, right behind the Beach Shala. Nine comfy bean bags are surrounded by chairs, hammocks, and other seating options for a quieter, more intimate creative space, easily allowing for 10-20 writers.
 
We will also have our very own Tom Vater back on the island to lead our weekly creative toolkit session. Welcome back to the asylum, Tom!
 
We will go back to our original 7pm start time with no competition from evening yoga classes.
 
Facilitator Brian Gruber will have a new slate of author videos ready to roll.
 
If you have written a letter or posted your views on the web, you are a writer. And if you have made the journey to Koh Phangan, you surely have stories to tell. No experience necessary. All writing levels welcomed.
 
Time to tell some stories.
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Writers of Koh Phangan Holds Final Write Night of Series

June 14, 2021 by briangruber No Comments

Tuesday night at 7:30pm Bangkok Time, we do our final Write Night of the current series. Then, we go on hiatus as we rethink our current slate of programs and roll out new initiatives (interested in writing with a wine and chocolate sampler overlooking the beach?).

Also, our dear Sarah Seymour is leaving the island so we will see what happens with the current “Rise & Write” Wednesday morning writer meetups. In recent months, we went to Kali, Footprints, and other local cafes to write, meet, and connect. 

Here is the posting for our last Write Night of the series. 

 

Writers and storytellers of any and all skill levels gather regularly to learn, write, share, and meet fellow travelers.
 
All Writers of Koh Phangan events are free. We share some social time, watch a master class video from a famous author about one aspect of the writing process, discuss our experiences and perspectives, then write stories using what we’ve learned.
 
Then, if you’re bold, share your story with the group.
 
FINAL WRITE NIGHT OF THE CURRENT SERIES:
 
June 15: Exploring Taboo and Darkness
Joyce Carol Oates on committing to what you want to write; and how to break your craft out of your comfort zone.
Non-native English speakers especially welcome (frequently half the group). We start on time, and end by 9:30.
 
Join our 600-strong Facebook group for event news, tips and new writing from members.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/writersofkohphangan
 
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89121534627
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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.
———-
 
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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Write Night Resumes: May, June Session Topics Set

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May 6, 2021 by briangruber No Comments
Write Night returned from hiatus last night with an evening of learning, writing, and sharing. Novelist Walter Mosley was the featured Master Class video presenter, and the importance of vivid, descriptive language was the subject.
 
Bangkok-based journalist, author, and publisher Tom Vater (pictured here) expounded on the subject after the video, followed by group discussion. 

Here are the next Write Night subjects for our Tuesday night, 7:30pm Indochina Time events on May 18, June 1, June 15, and June 29. 

Finding the Time to Write

David Baldacci on how to become a writer while holding down a separate job. How to plan a text.

The Elements of Story

Dan Brown on how to build a story; the use of conflict as a basic plot element.

Intrigue your Reader

James Patterson on creating scenarios that pull your readers along.  

Exploring Taboo and Darkness

Joyce Carol Oates on committing to what you want to write about; and how to break your craft out of your comfort zone.

All levels of writing welcome. As Walter points out in his video, we are all writers and storytellers. All Writers of Koh Phangan events are free, non-native English speakers welcome, and sharing is optional. Join our 600-member group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writersofkohphangan
 
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89121534627
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Online WRITE NIGHT Series On Hiatus Until New Year

December 16, 2020 by briangruber No Comments

Thanks to all for participating in our last series of 2020 Write Night Events. Our 4th year of Writers of Koh Phangan events rode the wave of COVID effects. We started the year at our usual Orion Beach Shala meeting spot. Then went to online meetings, then back to Orion, then our 8-week online series.

Author and publisher Tom Vater added something special to this series by following up master class videos with a discussion on the week’s theme, then a writing prompt to use the learning in crafting and sharing a story. During these past two months we heard from,

David Sedaris on how to open a story.
Margaret Atwood on Narrative POV.
Judy Blume on Character.
James Patterson on the importance of an Outline.
Dan Brown on how to build a story.
Neil Gaiman on writing a short story.
Margaret Atwood on speculative fiction. And dystopias.
Malcolm Gladwell on how to keep readers onboard.
 
We are taking a holiday hiatus, then will plot new events for 2021, both online and on Koh Phangan. Do share your thoughts on how to make Write Night even better, on and offline.
 
It’s a privilege to host these events for lovers of the written and spoken word.
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A Testimonial from French Poet Sophie Foucher

August 10, 2020 by briangruber No Comments

Thank you to French poet Sophie Foucher for her lovely testimonial. I had the privilege to coach Sophie through the editing, design, and publishing of her poetry anthology Alchemy of Love. Each poem is in both English and her native French and features an original hand-painted illustration  For information on coaching, editing, publishing, and marketing services to take your book from concept to completion, check out my new www.Sandscribes.com partnership with Tom Vater and Henry Roi. 

 

“Brian has been my Jiminy Cricket to help me finish my first work as an author and artist. He was guiding me the all time, and I could go where I needed to go in the process of this work without any hesitation. 

“He supported not only the flow of my work but also giving very beneficial advice on marketing ideas. He made the connection for me to get a graphic designer and supervised all the work also in this field. He did my proof reading in English and still gave me marketing and strategy advice till now. I’m so grateful I met him for my first project, because he had removed all limitations to realise the finishing product. 

“He is specialised in self-publication so the distribution part is through Amazon (in my case). 

“Brian was also with when I first give a lecture of my book in front of an audience and today I can lecture during book festivals with ease. 

“He is enthusiastic, realistic, find solutions fast, he is reliable, affordable, super communicative, and funny. 

“Beside, the book project, I also met an amazing human being and working together was a source of joy and immense pleasure. That also inspire me a lot to work in this way now. 

“Cannot wait to collaborate again with him from his tropical island Koh Phangan!”

To check out the book, go to https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Love-poems-dreams-about/dp/171109787X

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Regular Write Nights Resume After New Year’s Eve Affirmations Event

January 14, 2020 by briangruber No Comments

We are all storytellers. Imagining the world, then sharing our tales through the written and spoken word is our genetic heritage. Come join Writers of Koh Phangan each Tuesday night at Orion’s waterfront Beach Shala for an evening of communing, writing, and sharing. Every level of writing experience welcome, including non-native English speakers. We learn, we swap ideas, and we have a ball writing and sharing on a theme, from a prompt. Bring something to write on, then shuffle in to the shala next to the restaurant, grab a mat and a bolster or two, and leave with a new story.

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Phangan Poetry Jam Slated for 23 January

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Our magic island is rich with storytellers and poets. Join the Writers of Koh Phangan on Thursday, the 23rd of January at 8:00pm for the next in our ongoing series of spoken word performances round Green Gallery’s fire pit.
 
This Jam will be dedicated to Mark Phinney, the recently deceased impresario of Koh Phangan Man, with planned moments that might invite and revive memories of our fallen brother.
 
Each Jam delivers a diverse, thought-provoking, and entertaining lineup of talent. SIGN UP with MC Brian Gruber to reserve a preferred spot on the program (and get a discounted dinner). We will use our living room set once again so if you would like a short conversation on your piece before you present, let us know.
 
We will present a slate of featured acts, followed by an open mic where anything can happen. Bring something to perform (poetry or prose, original or classic) or just enjoy the creative inspiration under the stars. Always free, with endless moments of awe and wonder, with Green Gallery’s excellent vegan menu on hand.
 
For more details, visit www.facebook.com/groups/writersofkohphangan or www.facebook.com/greengallerykohphangan
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