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!® Sundays at Gold LionGold Lion Community Cafe, Richmond, VA
This time graciously hosted by Gold Lion Community Cafe, join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 9am, Sunday morning!
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!SCHEDULE:
9:30 - Socializing, quick introductions
10:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
11:00 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing
11:30 - Adjourn
Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!Important Details:
- OUR HOST: Our gracious host for this time will be Gold Lion Community Cafe. This Blackwell/Manchester staple is a vegetarian restaurant with an Indian inspired menu including American favorites and a full ice cream + espresso bar. They're an inviting and inclusive presence in the community, so please thank them by purchasing something to eat or drink (it's all delicious; you won't regret it!).
- SEATING INFORMATION: Gold Lion has graciously offered to allow us use of their cafe space for this event. There is no assigned seating; however, please be aware cafe business will continue per usual and be courteous to non-SUaW customers.
- WHAT SHOULD I BRING?: Whatever you need to be able to write, including earbuds, earphones, or earplugs if you'd like some noise cancellation while you work.
- TECH SETUP: We hold our events around the community and outlet availability can't be guaranteed, so please come with freshly charged laptops.
- OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING: We take a half-hour for socializing before starting each session. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
- BEING LATE IS OKAY: If you arrive after the hour has started, just show up and get settled. After the hour, we'll have another set of introductions, and don't hesitate to say hi to the organizers afterward! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
- SUaW CODE OF CONDUCT: https://shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct
- Shut Up & Write!® Sundays at Gold LionGold Lion Community Cafe, Richmond, VA
This time graciously hosted by Gold Lion Community Cafe, join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 9am, Sunday morning!
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!SCHEDULE:
9:30 - Socializing, quick introductions
10:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
11:00 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing
11:30 - Adjourn
Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!Important Details:
- OUR HOST: Our gracious host for this time will be Gold Lion Community Cafe. This Blackwell/Manchester staple is a vegetarian restaurant with an Indian inspired menu including American favorites and a full ice cream + espresso bar. They're an inviting and inclusive presence in the community, so please thank them by purchasing something to eat or drink (it's all delicious; you won't regret it!).
- SEATING INFORMATION: Gold Lion has graciously offered to allow us use of their cafe space for this event. There is no assigned seating; however, please be aware cafe business will continue per usual and be courteous to non-SUaW customers.
- WHAT SHOULD I BRING?: Whatever you need to be able to write, including earbuds, earphones, or earplugs if you'd like some noise cancellation while you work.
- TECH SETUP: We hold our events around the community and outlet availability can't be guaranteed, so please come with freshly charged laptops.
- OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING: We take a half-hour for socializing before starting each session. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
- BEING LATE IS OKAY: If you arrive after the hour has started, just show up and get settled. After the hour, we'll have another set of introductions, and don't hesitate to say hi to the organizers afterward! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
- SUaW CODE OF CONDUCT: https://shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct
