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 the Central Richmond (Cafe Enchante)Cafe Enchante (26th and Geary), San Francisco, CA
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:
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. - Shut Up & Write!® in NORTH BEACHCaffe Capriccio, San Francisco, CA
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.
=================================================================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 an hour 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.)
**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.
- Shut Up & Write!® in the Central Richmond (Cafe Enchante)Cafe Enchante (26th and Geary), San Francisco, CA
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:
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. - Shut Up & Write!™ with Vanissar on Zoom VideoLink visible for attendees
IMPORTANT:
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 laptop
