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.
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•OnlineShut Up & Write!™ with Vanissar on Zoom Video
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This event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website.
To RSVP, please click here, and then scroll down and click on "Find an Event." Next, click on "Online Events " & look for Vanissar's Sunday event.
Hi Friends
Let's meet over Zoom video & write together.
I will host, we will introduce ourselves and what we are working on that day, and then we will shut up and write.
At 7:00 pm we will check out, and say how it went.
I look forward to writing with you on Zoom
Warmly,
Vanissar
your host
It is okay to arrive late and/or leave early as long as you check in or out with everyone via chat.
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Join host Vanissar and other writers for two hours of focused writing! It's all about whatever you need to write - short story, novel, poem, memoir, thesis, or a manifesto! Bring a laptop, bring a pen, bring a notebook. We'll introduce ourselves and then write!
5:00 PM – Introductions-Your name and your writing project
5:10 PM - Shut up and Write!
7:00 PM - Brief Check-out with Everyone—How did it go?
7:10 PM- Goodbye!
If you're spending too much time THINKING about writing, come and join us for a session of focused writing. It may just be "pipe-cleaning" for now, but you'll feel better showing up at the page. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice.
• What to bring
Pen and notebook or laptop2 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in Potrero Hill
SF Public Library-Potrero Hill Branch, 1616 20th Street, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us for some focused writing time. You can write poetry, your resume, do research, write a novel, screenplay, short stories, song lyrics or work projects, create apps and games, etc. All types of writing and writers at all levels of experience and expertise are welcome. But 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 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. Writers can say what they are working on if they choose. I 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!
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
WiFi Access: Patrons will find WiFi at all San Francisco Public Library buildings.
Travel / Parking info: Muni #55 bus. Abundant Street parking.1 attendee
Shut up and Write + ☕️, East Bay (weekly)
RSVP (Orinda), for location, Orinda, CA, US*RSVP required. *We need three (3) attendees to make this happen. Max. 8. Waitlist opens once the form is completed. Locations (east bay) may change weekly. Turn on notifications here!
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Welcome! Let's write in a quiet space in the library!
Meet: Registered guests, wait in common area. Host will share specific table location upon arrival, in comments section/app.
Please change your RSVP if you need to cancel!
What
Join other writers for an hour of focused writing.
"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." Come and get it done.
Schedule
2:15 PM Arrive. Optional: Order coffee, snacks. Find group. Settle in.
2:30 Quick intros (name and current writing projects
2:45 Timer starts. Write for one hour.
3:45 The end. Chat (outside), take off, or keep writing.
*Table/area held until 4 PM. Before/during/after meeting: Feel free to work in the common area! Hours.
Guidelines
• Wi-Fi available
• Amenities: common open space (for eating, phone calls, more space), coffee and tea for sale on ground floor.
• BART: Orinda station.
• Parking garage: Look for entrance at ground floor of library
First three hours are FREE at garage and on street.
• Bring headphones if you want to reduce outside noise distraction.
• Socializing (optional, outside of room) happens at the end. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is encouraged.
• RSVP only if you can make it, and update ASAP if your plans change.
• Running late? Join us quietly and start writing!
This is your practice and focus time, so I hope to see you there.
Happy Writing!
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Notes
• See "About" for SUAW meeting tips and etiquette.
• Locations and times change according to availability.
• By joining, you agree to workspace rules and agree to leaving space in same condition as it was found.
• Photo: Orinda Public Library by W. Ellerston
Posted by: Rosanna, volunteer organizer2 attendees
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