What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Shut Up & Write! with Belinda from MelbourneLink visible for attendees
HOST'S NOTE: Tis the season of daylight savings! Please bear with me as I attempt to adjust the Meetup page to reflect the ongoing time changes. FYI, the meeting starts at 3pm AEDT!
This event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please sign up here for your hour of focused writing.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for 3hrs of writing from the comfort of home.
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, a period of focused writing, and a final check-in to share our progress.
SCHEDULE (AEST)
3pm – Quick intros: what are you working on?
3:15pm – Timer starts: write for 1 hour
4:00pm – Midsession checkin #1: how's it going?
5:00pm – Midsession checkin #2: still going strong?
5:45pm – The End + quick check-in: how did you go?What to Expect
Before your event, please take a few minutes to make sure your video chat setup is working. Once you log in to the meeting, 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. Members often talk about their successes and challenges as writers. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.
What do I need?
A computer with working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.
Other important details
Technical difficulties are part and parcel of getting together online.
If you’ve never used your computer for an online meeting, take a few minutes before we meet to familiarize yourself with how to use Zoom by reviewing the below tutorial:
[ZOOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VebiA5pGq0]
[GOOGLE HANGOUTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG7cTNbaOgU]
If you run into technical issues, remember that this is the time you’ve carved out for yourself and your writing. Whether or not you were able to join our online meet-up, go ahead and get your writing started, then leave a comment below to let us know how it went for you.
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
- Shut Up & Write!® with AndrianaLink visible for attendees
Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your home on Friday mornings ✍🏾☕️.
SCHEDULE
9:30 AM - Quick intros: your name, writing project, and writing intentions for today's session.
9:35 AM - Set your own timer and write for 1 hour.
The end: Join the wrap-up, keep writing, or leave.IMPORTANT
Please, join the session on time. I hope you understand that I want to focus on my writing instead of keeping busy with admitting latecomers 🙏🏾.DURING THE WRITING PART
Please, mute your microphone. You can leave your camera on or disable it, it's entirely up to you. However, turn your camera on if you want to stay for the wrap-up.WHAT DO YOU NEED?
A computer with a working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and, optionally, headphones.OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS
Technical difficulties are part and parcel of getting together online. If you’ve never used your computer for an online meeting, take a few minutes before we meet to familiarize yourself with Google Meet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGXI0KpkR50.If you run into technical issues, remember that this is the time you’ve carved out for yourself and your writing ✍🏾💫. Whether or not you were able to join our online meet-up, go ahead and get your writing started, then leave a comment below to let us know how it went for you.
- Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® with Angeline A.Link visible for attendees
Online coworking for writers around the world!
Join us for a period of focused writing from the comfort of your own home. 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. (Meeting ID: 958 4117 1037 Passcode: 956936)What to Expect
We’ll spend the first 5 minutes settling in as people arrive, and then I will lead quick introductions. Then it's time for our quiet & focused period of writing. After the timer goes off, we’ll finish with a quick check-in to see how everyone's writing went. Then, stick around and chat for a bit, or feel free to head out.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
- Shut Up & Write! Monday - Friday 6:45 AM PT / 9:45 AM ET (90m writing)Link visible for attendees
This event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please sign up here for your writing event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
ZOOM PASSCODE: 339185Enjoy writing in a virtual community! We'll do introductions, then get 90 minutes of writing done—any writing you like.
Write from anywhere! Join us for intros and then write silently for 90 minutes. If you need to leave early, or if you're into the flow and want to keep going when the timer rings, that's fine, feel free to post in the chat how it went for you before heading out.
Joining late? -- After Introductions, we're in our silent writing time. A waiting room may be open for security. Please watch for a Chat message in the waiting room to help us identify you. When admitted, we ask you to post a brief Intro in the Chat, with where you're calling from and what you'll be working on today.
Help Your Host
- Zoom Name: Use your preferred first name and a last initial.
- Zoom Video: Turn on during intros and check-ins.
- Meetup Name: Preferably use the same name as on Zoom.
- This is a safe, welcoming, and respectful space.
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Agenda in U.S. Pacific Time:
6:45 - Join the meeting. Turn on your video.
6:45 - 7:00: Introductions: Name, Location, Today's Goal.
7:00 - 8:30: Silent, independent writing session. Microphones muted. Videos on or off. If you need a bio break, take it.
8:30 - 8:45: Check-ins. How’d it go?Agenda in U.S. Eastern Time:
9:45 - Join the meeting. Turn on your video.
9:45 - 10:00: Introductions: Name, Location, Today's Goal.
10:00 - 11:30: Silent, independent writing session. Microphones muted. Videos on or off. If you need a bio break, take it.
11:30 - 11:45: Check-ins. How’d it go?Note: We use Daylight Savings Time from April-October.
Technical Details:
You'll need a computer with a working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.
Only one person can talk at a time, so please share while being mindful of dominating the airwaves.
If you’ve never attended an online meeting, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VebiA5pGq0
