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!® in Forest HillsAzal Coffee, Queens County, NY
Coworking 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
- Shut up & Write + Coffee ☕️, Union SquareRSVP for location, New York, NY
(Summer session)
Welcome! Let's write in a quiet space.
Instructions
- COST: Free! RSVP required to reserve seat at table and for waitlist. Small group.
- Exact location will be emailed to confirmed attendees.
- NO: phone calls and meals at meeting table, walk-ins, no-shows. (Drinks, snacks ok.) Thanks.
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Meet: Registered guests, wait in common area. Host will share specific table location upon arrival.
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 Get coffee/wait in common area. Specific group table location: TBA. Check comments section on this page on arrival.2:30 Quick intros (names, writing projects)
2:45 Timer starts. Write for one hour. SUAW.
3:45 The end. Chat, take off, or keep writing.
*Table reserved until 4 PM. Please leave rooms, areas clean and organized for our host. Before/after meeting: Feel free to work in the common area until closing time! 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!
• Transportation: Travel: Train: 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, L to Union Square Station.
Bus: M1A, M14D, M1, M2, M3, M101, M102, M103, X1, X10, X10B
Bike: Storage available. CitiBike stations: Union Square South and more. See map.
• 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 our "About Us" link on main page or at SUAW for 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.
• Photos: Capital One bank and cafe, SUAW.
• THANK YOU TO OUR VENUE SPONSOR: Capital One cafe and bank, Union Sq., who supports non-profits through providing venues.Posted by: Rosanna, volunteer organizer
- Shut Up & Write!® at Brooklyn Art HausNeeds location
Coworking 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:
WiFi name/password: BAH_Public PW: BrooklynArtHaus
Travel / Parking info: Street Parking
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
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