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!® in the Richmond
La Promenade Café, 3643 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA, USShut 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.
What to Expect
RSVP and please arrive on time to get settled at an in-person event. 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.
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
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 are on time, please be willing to make room for any friendly latecomers.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Other Important Details:
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
WIFI pw: Enchante!6 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® at the Glen Park Branch Library
Glen Park Branch Library, 2825 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA, USShut 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, 2 hours of focused writing, and a final, quick check-in to share the progress.
What to Expect
RSVP and please arrive 5 minutes early to get settled at an in-person event. Our host will lead introductions and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time.
- 12:30 to 12:40 PM: Settle in and do a brief round of introductions (share your name, the project you're working on, and your goal for the session).
- 12:40 to 2:30 PM: Shut up and Write! Engage in dedicated writing time.
- 2:30 PM: Finish the writing session; take some time to chat, relax, and get to know each other if you have extra time. If you'd like to continue writing, the meeting room is reserved until 3 PM, and the library closes at 7 PM.
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 events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
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 are on time, please be willing to make room for any friendly latecomers.
Leaving early is okay: Feel free to leave early if you'd like, but please try not to disturb the other writers as you go.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Other Important Details:
VENUE: Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94131
Wifi Password: Free through the libraryTRAVEL / PARKING: A 5-minute walk from the Glen Park BART Station
SEATING INFORMATION: Go upstairs to the library's main floor, then head to the meeting room near the information desk.
GUIDELINES: Please respect the library's rules.
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Shut Up & Write!® in NORTH BEACH
Caffe Capriccio, 2200 Mason St, San Francisco, CA, US****************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: if there are no RSVPs by 24 hours before the event on Saturday (i.e. by Friday 11 am) the MeetUp will be CANCELLED for lack of interest.
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Want to write in a café on a Saturday afternoon in the company of other writers?We’re doing just that, every week. Come and be inspired to complete your work!
Here’s how it works:
10:45 AM Show up at Caffe Capriccio, feeling productive and energized! We meet in the main cafe area, across from the counter. We’ll have Shut Up and Write signs on the tables, so we’re easy to find. Brace yourself for 90 minutes of writing in focused silence.
- *RSVP and please arrive by 10:45 am in order to get settled in, get set up, order food. We will introduce ourselves briefly and start promptly at 11:00 am.
- 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM: we shut up and write!
12:30 PM: Post-writing chat! More writing if you like! Or break and head out to get a jump on your other weekend activities.
Sound good?! Join us!
* * * If you are new to the "Shut Up & Write" concept...
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, about 1-1/2 hours of focused writing, and a final check-in to share progress.
What to Expect
*** RSVP and please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled at an in-person event.***
This is a very informal MeetUp. Introduce yourselves (if you want to) and then shut up and write! :-D
Members often chat with each other before and after the 11:00-12:30 block of writing time, but that is completely optional. No one will read or critique your writing.For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
Being Late is Okay: Just show up and get settled, without interrupting other writers who may be in the zone :-) Check in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write sign.)
**If you RSVP that you will attend, and your plans change, PLEASE change your RSVP to indicate you will NOT be attending! (**That saves your host from trying to save seats/table space)
This is a cozy cafe and can get busy on the weekend -- if it gets crowded, please be considerate and allow room for other patrons by sharing your table with writers in our group.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Other Important Details:
VENUE WIFI NAME/PASSWORD:
- Capriccio-Guest/ Mason2200
- Restroom code 98 92
TRAVEL / PARKING:
- The #8/#30/#45 buses + the Powell/Mason Cable Car all pass by within a couple of blocks. Street parking.
GUIDELINES: Please support a local business and thank our hosts by purchasing something.
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Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.