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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Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® (THREE HOURS) on Google Meet with Deon Ashleigh
·OnlineOnlineShut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure 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.
What to Expect
Before your event, please take a few minutes to make sure your video chat setup is working. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.
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If this is a MONDAY or FRIDAY session...
Lightning-fast rundown
- This is an informal version of the regular Wednesday meeting
- Three-hour meetings happen on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- Intros start five minutes after the hour
- Do a quick, aloud introduction of what you're writing and a word that inspires you (if late, type this in the chat)
- I'll start the three-hour timer after introductions
- Take breaks if you need to
- Optional ten-minute chat/checkout at the end
- You can turn your camera on or off during the writing hour
- Please mute your microphone once we start
- Feel free to leave whenever you want
- Self-promotion: In the chat, leave one link at the 90-minute mark and at the end of the meeting. Visit other people's links if they're relevant
If this is a WEDNESDAY session...
Lightning-fast rundown
- Intros start five minutes after the hour
- Do a quick, aloud introduction of what you're writing and a word that inspires you (if late, type this in the chat)
- I'll start the timer after introductions
- Write for an hour, take ten-minute break
- Write for 50 minutes, take ten-minute break
- Write for 50 minutes, chat for ten minutes (optional)
- You can turn your camera on or off during the writing hour
- Please mute your microphone once we start
- Feel free to leave whenever you want
- Self-promotion: In the chat, leave one link at breaks or at the end of the meeting. Visit other people's links if they're relevant
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Challenge yourself to make the reality you want,
Deon Ashleigh, Book Editor and Sci-fi AuthorFor more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
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Shut Up & Write with Megan
·OnlineOnlineThis event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please sign up here for your hour of focused writing.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your own home.All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll give 5 minutes in the beginning for people to settle in and share what they’re working on, then have 50 minutes of focused writing before we give people a chance to talk about what they accomplished. Stick around and chat for a bit, or feel free to head out.WHAT DO I NEED?
A computer with a working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.2 attendees
Past events
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