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 and Write + Coffee ☕️, East Bay
RSVP, for location, Walnut Creek, ca, USWelcome! Let's write in a quiet space.
- RSVP required. A waitlist opens once the form is completed. Max: 6. Min.: 4 to make this happen!
- Address will be emailed by noon to confirmed attendees. Turn on notifications here.
- Inside meeting room: Drinks, snacks, quiet/low talking are ok. No: phone calls, meals, walk-ins. Thanks.
Meet: Registered guests, wait in common area. Host will share specific table location upon arrival, in comments section/app. Cost: Free.
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. Order coffee, snacks.
Wait and get table location in comments section. 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 reserved 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. Please buy your food/drink here to thank our host!
• BART: Walnut Creek. Free shuttle from the the WC BART station. More on public transportation.
• Parking garage: 1300 S Main St. More info.
First three hours are FREE. Entrance on Main St. is one block south of venue.
• 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: Capital One bank and cafeTHANK YOU TO OUR VENUE SPONSOR: Capital One cafe and bank, Walnut Creek, who supports non-profits through providing venues.
Posted by: Rosanna, volunteer organizer
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Shut Up & Write!® in the Central Richmond (Cafe Enchante)
Cafe Enchante (26th and Geary), 6157 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA, USCoworking for writers in your area!
Join us for some focused writing time. 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 and meeting other writers in your area.When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, 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 and 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!
A note about the format
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
Other Important Details:
Travel / Parking info: Walking distance from the 38/38R Geary, 29 Sunset, and 1-1R California
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.4 attendees![Shut Up & Write!® in NORTH BEACH [UNHOSTED]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/8/a/a/highres_511626314.jpeg)
Shut Up & Write!® in NORTH BEACH [UNHOSTED]
Caffe Capriccio, 2200 Mason St, San Francisco, CA, US****************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: I broke my arm while traveling, and I am in a cast, and will not be hosting or attending any Shut Up And Write meet ups for the foreseeable future (at least through June )The Caffe is welcoming, and writers should feel free to show up at the usual time and look for other writers 😃
Happy writing! Hope to see you all soon
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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, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress.
What to Expect
*** RSVP and please arrive 10–15 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.
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, 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.)
*** I will be out of the country in April and therefore will not be hosting Shut Up & Write. However everyone is of course encouraged to show up at Caffe Capriccio on Saturdays and write! :-D. See you in May! ***
**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
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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