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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
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•OnlineShut Up & Write Rotterdam ONLINE biweekly
OnlineUPDATE:
The ONLINE Shut Up & Write is going back to biweekly, so every other Monday. Also: during/after the X-masholiday this biweekly rhythm will continue, however, it can shift a bit (with an extra absent week), so please check the dates again in January.
You can also directly subscribe here on the SUAW website
If you're new to this group or to Shut Up & Write, please read the info below.
SCHEDULE (CET/ Amsterdam Time)
10:30 Welcome and quick introductions.
10:40 Writing for 50 minutes (~ 1st hour)
11:30 We do a short break in smaller groups (break out rooms) so that everybody can share how their writing is going. - Of course this is totally optional, you can also keep working or enjoy your own private break!
11:45 Writing 2nd hour (60 minutes)
12:45 End of session. Short round, everybody can briefly share how they did.
# BEING LATE IS OKAY. If you want, you can drop a line in the chat to briefly share what you're working on. (Same applies to leaving early).
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WHAT TO EXPECT?
This Shut Up & Write is hosted from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, but has international attendees from all over Europe and the world. Most attendees are creative writers in genres (short stories, novels, poetry, memoir, etc.). However if you’re gasping for some focussed writing time on other stuff (a blog, an article etc.) feel free to join us. Also, we offer a space for writers of all skill levels to work on their craft. So whether you are a seasoned writer or a beginner who aspires to write and wants to explore the craft, you are most welcome.
Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- This is not a writing class. It's meant for working focussed on your own writing project in the company of other writers.
- Keep in mind that Shut Up & Write events is about doing the writing, so we don’t share what we’ve written or critique each other.
- Shut Up & Write offers a safe space for both experienced as aspired writers. Please be respectful to your fellow attendee and don’t give unsolicited advice.
- This group was formerly known as Shut Up & Write! with Chré, in a different Meetup location, under SUaW Online chapter.3 attendees
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