ABOUT THE LIVING LIFE IN COSTA RICA BLOG

I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
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Sunday, May 24, 2015

WRITERS GROUPS • WRITING GROUPS in Costa Rica in English - & Writers Resources - Are YOU a Writer / Wanna-be Writer?


Costa Rica seems to be breeding grounds for aspiring and published writers - but it can be a lonely road & challenging to keep focused.  To say nothing about not being sure if what you have works or doesn't.  That's why many writers get involved with

WRITERS GROUPS
or sites for writers!!


I've started a list of Writers Groups in English - so I'm sure that means they're mainly ExPats.

And I'm on a quest to find more groups which I'll share below and you PLEASE add more!!


The COSTA RICA WRITERS GROUP

WHEN:
2nd Wednesday of each month - 12pm/Noon​-2pm​

WHERE:
San Jose - Sabana Norte - Casa De Espana
(formerly in Atenas)

LANGUAGE:
English

​CONTACT:
​Bob Brashears
bbrashears0@gmail.com​  •  8-684-2526

(tell Bob Vicki Skinner Connected you via her blog!!)
SOME DETAILS:
Group is basically 6 years old.  Consists of published and writer wanna-bes.  About 16 active members.  Monthly meetings attract about 8 members each month.  1st hour consists of discussions submitted by group members. Try for 4  15 minute topics.​ The 2nd hour includes lunch at member's expense, and opportunity to have more informal discussions.
(updated May 24, 2015)



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ESCAZU WRITING GROUP

WHEN:

Thursdays at 1pm

WHERE:
ESCAZU - Trejos Montelegre

FORMAT:
Traditionally, the 1st hour is a discussion on writing issues and the 2nd hour someone gives a topic and everyone writes on it and shares.

They are a supportive group, very diversified and interested only in putting our thoughts into print whether you have published a book or never written a sentence.

This is an English-speaking group.


CONTACT:
Sharon Wildey -  2-228-6862 / 1-307-907-0740 / WildeySharon@yahoo.com 
(tell her Vicki Skinner Connected you via her blog!!)


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The Women's Club of Costa Rica was talking about starting a Writers Group for their members.
Here's what they wrote about it - "Do you have a book inside of you? A memoir? A blog? Journal entries stuck on a shelf? Poems just waiting to be put on paper? Have you been so busy just doing your life that your writer self has been left behind? Well, all that is about to change with the introduction of The Writers' Workshop. Here is a place where your writer self can take wings through the act of writing, sharing your writing and giving and getting feedback. Just imagine spending one morning a month in the company of other writers, would-be writers, and appreciators of the written word. And then imagine communicating with one another during the month through a blog."

More info on WCCR:

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/03/WomensClubCR.html

 

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Anyone know of a Writers Group in Costa Rica? 
E- me DETAILS at LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com so I can add the info here!!!


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IDEAS ON STARTING A WRITER'S GROUP:
Maybe post a note on:
facebook.com/FeriaDelLibroCostaRica


 

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Are YOU a Writer / Wanna-be Writer? 

There are a few websites out there where you can share your story out there for review/get critiqued/input!!  You can also get/find all sorts of hints/info to help Writers!!!  Everything from writing lessons, programs, tools, proof readers, editing services, writers wanted, tips, contests, critics, resume writing, publishing+++.  

Some sites even have online workshops, blogs, forums/message boards, submission guidelines, Self Publishing resources+++.  

It’s for those writing a book, song, poetry, fiction, creative writing, technical writers & LOTS MORE.

WritersDigest.com - the main one!
TheWriteLife.com
(THANX for sharing these Annette)


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Do you have any other sites you’ve found??
Both for Writers Groups in Costa Rica and tools to help writers?
Email me the details to:

LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com


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