Writers of Koh Phangan
… is a place where both fledgling and seasoned writers may network, share, provoke, learn, and write. We meet each Tuesday for a Write Night at 7pm at Orion Healing Centre’s waterfront Beach Shala to share our projects, participate in fun, social writing exercises, and advance our craft. You are warmly invited and most welcome. Join us for event announcements and member sharing at our Facebook group site.
On the first Wednesday of each month, we hold a spoken word event called Phangan Slam, 8pm at Green Gallery’s outdoor fire pit. It’s a chance to craft piece for public presentation to an attentive local audience. Each month builds on the last, with around 50 locals and visitors coming to present or listen. All events are always free, no donations solicited or accepted. Do thank our hosts by buying a meal or drink if you like. You can sign up for events on the Facebook group page.
Need Help?
Support is also available if you have a project or just require some coaching or feedback.
Got a half-finished book in your drawer? If you need help telling a story, whether a cost-free chat, a consulting session, a coach, or a co-writer, drop us a line. We live for this stuff.
Ask about the 90-day Project Accelerator, an upfront planning session to set your intentions and process, followed by a weekly coaching session to review your work and keep you on track toward completion of your creative project.
Here are a few testimonials from current and recent clients:
“Brian is a brilliant writing coach. He is inspiring, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. I actually enjoy the ways Brian holds me accountable. He cares about the completion of my creative project, and is willing to dish out tough love when I need it; but he also cares about me as a person, and encourages me to find work/life/creativity balance. As a result, my writing comes from a joyful place, instead of one filled with heavy obligation. I’m looking forward to writing another testimonial for Brian some day—in the acknowledgements page of the book I am writing.” – Katie Mae S., US
“I had a strong calling to explore an important recent chapter in my life through writing and I called on Brian to help guide me through the process. Through a series of coaching sessions and participation in his weekly writers group, I was able to give voice to experiences and emotions I was holding deep within. Brian is an empathetic and skilled coach and I recommend him to anyone wanting to heal through the art of creative expression.” – Chojin K., The Netherlands
“Writing, good writing anyway, requires a lot of the author. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re facing an open page or blank laptop screen. It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of that story you thought you knew when you started. Asking for help means sharing the precious ideas you’ve nurtured and developed, it can leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed. It’s critical that you work with someone who will respect what you are offering while gently pushing you to keep going. It helps tremendously if they have written themselves. I’ve had the good fortune to have worked with Brian for several years and he has been; a great sounding board, a helpful guide, and always fun to work with.” Bill O, US
“Brian is helping me start up my blog. It is so amazing to have him holding my hand in this new adventure. I couldn’t wish for anyone better in coaching and guiding me through this process!” Caroline O., Thailand/ The Netherlands
Email briankgruber@gmail.com for a free coaching session or visit his Amazon page.