About us
Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can come together, set aside distractions, and achieve their writing goals.
What to Expect
Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, a period of focused writing, and a final check-in to share our progress. Once you arrive, our host will lead introductions, and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time. Afterward, we’ll have an optional time to chat and get to know each other. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.
For more information about our organization, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
Upcoming events
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Shut Up & Write!® at The Long Haul Info Shop (Berkeley)
3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA, USWho:
- You! These events are open to all, no genre or skill level or writing style necessary. Come work on your manuscript, dissertation, daily pages, blog post, journal entry, pen pal emails, fanzine, or any other form of scribbling.
- Free, bring a friend! No RSVP needed (max of ~10 chairs though).
What:
- Coworking for East Bay writers (and beyond)!
- Shut Up & Write hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to be successful in their personal writing goals. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress.
- To see other SU+W events, visit https://shutupwrite.com
When:
- Every Monday from 7pm-8:30pm
- 7pm — Introductions and Check-in
- 7:10pm - 8:10pm — 1 hr of silent writing
- 8:10pm - 8:30pm — Check-ins and chatting (feel free to head home early or stick around late)
- The Long Haul is open 6-9pm—as of now, we are the only official group using the space. Feel free to come by early or stay after until close!
Where:
- The Long Haul is a radical resource center & community space—all are welcome, but if you haven't been before, consider looking them up to see what they're all about! https://thelonghaul.org/
- No purchases necessary (they have a kettle for hot water and a microwave to heat up your own food), but you can always give back by volunteering, donating to the space, and/or buying a book, zine, t-shirt, or patch :-)
- Space has WiFi and a gender-neutral bathroom.
- Travel / Parking info: 5 minute walk from Ashby BART. Free street parking available. Bike racks located outside (you can also bring your bike in).
Why:
- Dedicate some time to your works-in-progress & share space/ build community with local writers :-)
What else should I know?:
- RSVPs (and cancelled RSVPs) appreciated
- Being late is OK! Just come in, get settled in, and the organizer will show you the screen that has the amount of time left to write.
- Organizer does not check Meetup--message @pistachio.55 on Signal for questions
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Shut Up & Write!® at Precita Park Cafe
Precita Park Cafe, 500 Precita Ave., San Francisco, ca, USJoin us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
A note about the format
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
Other Important Details:
Free WiFi available.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.2 attendees
Past events
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Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.