Shut Up & Write!® Silicon Valley

Join a group of friendly writers for an hour of writing in Cupertino EVERY FRIDAY at the Panera Bread on Stevens Creek!

We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10:00AM on FRIDAY MORNINGS.

We have a strong group of regular attendees (indicated as "guest" on the RSVP list), and new people are always welcome! RSVPing helps me hold the right number of tables, so if you're able, please let me know you'll be attending.

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.

OUR SCHEDULE:

• 10:00am - Grab a seat; quick introductions
• 10:15am - Timer starts; write for 1 hour
• 11:15am - Timer stops; stop writing and check in
• 11:30am - Take off, or keep writing

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING starts at 11:15am and continues for about 15-20 minutes (sometimes longer if folks want to stay and chat). Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.

FIRST FRIDAYS CRAFT BOOK DISCUSSIONS take place at 9:00am on, you guessed it, the first Friday of the month (most months) in the same location as the regular SUAW meeting. When you attend in person, ask the host (Kaecey) for more information.

BEING LATE IS OKAY: Just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.

Happy writing, and I look forward to seeing you Fridays at the Panera Bread in Cupertino!
-Kaecey

FAQs FOR CURIOUS WRITERLY TYPES:

1. WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
**Whatever you need to be able to write!**
Consider bringing earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the conversations of other patrons.

NOTE: There are FEW OUTLETS at this location. I try to grab seats by the outlets in the front by the coffee dispensers, but they're popular and go fast. It's a good idea to come with your laptop or tablet CHARGED in case I can't reserve seats by the outlets.

2. WHAT ABOUT WIFI? I CAN'T LIVE/WRITE WITHOUT WIFI!
Panera Bread does have WiFi. You'll need to sign in once to get connected, and Panera will then remember you at future visits.

3. WHERE DO I PARK/SIT?

• Parking: Located behind the building. I recommend parking by the Sizzling Lunch as their spots are a little bigger, and it's easier to get in and out.
• Seating: You'll know it's me by the SUAW sign. We're usually a big group, and I generally hold tables either in the front near the coffee dispensers OR a few booths midway through the restaurant along the glass windows. This can change, though, depending on how busy Panera is. Don't be shy - come up and say hello if you get there early (and help me hold our tables!).

4. DO I NEED TO BUY FOOD/DRINKS?
I will not be checking! Keep in mind that we are using their space, so it'd be great if you'd thank our hosts by purchasing something (tea or coffee or a fountain beverage works fine!).

NEW LOCATION - NEW LOCATION - NEW LOCATION

2 HR EDITION WITH 90 MINUTES OF SILENT WRITING TIME.

We've SUPERSIZED this one into 90 minutes of silent writing!

JOIN IN PERSON AT:

PANERA BREAD 501 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

We start at 6:15pm and run to 8:15pm, every Thursday night

NOTE: PLEASE CHECK COMMENTS FOR LATE BREAKING UPDATES

Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or just plain work, you can write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice (unless you ask for it). Instead of just thinking about writing, come, and get some real writing done.

We are purposely strict about really shutting up and writing during those 90 minutes, so if you really want to get some concentrated work done, join us.

SCHEDULE:
6:15 - CHAT/WRITE
6:30 - Timer starts: write for 90 minutes
8:00 - CHAT/WRITE
8:15 - Leave/Keep Writing
9:00 - Panera kicks us out.

Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is remarkable.

Thanks...Chris

PS: Here are some links I've found helpful:

• https://www.makealivingwriting.com/
• https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
• https://kdp.amazon.com

Join a group of friendly writers for an hour of writing in Cupertino EVERY FRIDAY at the Panera Bread on Stevens Creek!

We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10:00AM on FRIDAY MORNINGS.

We have a strong group of regular attendees (indicated as "guest" on the RSVP list), and new people are always welcome! RSVPing helps me hold the right number of tables, so if you're able, please let me know you'll be attending.

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.

OUR SCHEDULE:

• 10:00am - Grab a seat; quick introductions
• 10:15am - Timer starts; write for 1 hour
• 11:15am - Timer stops; stop writing and check in
• 11:30am - Take off, or keep writing

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING starts at 11:15am and continues for about 15-20 minutes (sometimes longer if folks want to stay and chat). Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.

FIRST FRIDAYS CRAFT BOOK DISCUSSIONS take place at 9:00am on, you guessed it, the first Friday of the month (most months) in the same location as the regular SUAW meeting. When you attend in person, ask the host (Kaecey) for more information.

BEING LATE IS OKAY: Just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.

Happy writing, and I look forward to seeing you Fridays at the Panera Bread in Cupertino!
-Kaecey

FAQs FOR CURIOUS WRITERLY TYPES:

1. WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
**Whatever you need to be able to write!**
Consider bringing earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the conversations of other patrons.

NOTE: There are FEW OUTLETS at this location. I try to grab seats by the outlets in the front by the coffee dispensers, but they're popular and go fast. It's a good idea to come with your laptop or tablet CHARGED in case I can't reserve seats by the outlets.

2. WHAT ABOUT WIFI? I CAN'T LIVE/WRITE WITHOUT WIFI!
Panera Bread does have WiFi. You'll need to sign in once to get connected, and Panera will then remember you at future visits.

3. WHERE DO I PARK/SIT?

• Parking: Located behind the building. I recommend parking by the Sizzling Lunch as their spots are a little bigger, and it's easier to get in and out.
• Seating: You'll know it's me by the SUAW sign. We're usually a big group, and I generally hold tables either in the front near the coffee dispensers OR a few booths midway through the restaurant along the glass windows. This can change, though, depending on how busy Panera is. Don't be shy - come up and say hello if you get there early (and help me hold our tables!).

4. DO I NEED TO BUY FOOD/DRINKS?
I will not be checking! Keep in mind that we are using their space, so it'd be great if you'd thank our hosts by purchasing something (tea or coffee or a fountain beverage works fine!).