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Shut Up & Write IN PERSON

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Chré and Sandra P.

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!!! NOTE: THIS EDITION (29 May only) WILL BE ON A DIFFERENT LOCATION. Still to be determined, but in Rotterdam of course.

Shut Up & Write! Rotterdam IN PERSON

Join us on (biweekly) Thursdays for two hours of writing. It can be strikingly helpful to write with other writers. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.

This Shut Up & Write is hosted in Rotterdam and has been running (outside Meetup) for about a year now, with both Dutch as international attendees from all over Europe and the world. Most attendees are creative writers, who are writing short stories, novels, poetry or memoir. 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.

Being a writer we sometimes can lose track of time or we might manipulate time altogether in our stories. However for this Shut Up & Write we do follow a SCHEDULE (see below).
BEING LATE IS OKAY. Just take a seat at our table, start to write on your own project until the break when you can check in with us. Of course you can also leave early or check in during the break.
SCHEDULE
9:50 Walk in and get settled with a coffee or tea
10:00 Welcome, quick round of introductions on what you’re going to work on
10:10 Start, just Shut Up & Write. For 50 minutes (~ 1st hour)
11:00 Short break: everybody can share how the writing went.
11:15 Shut Up & Write 2nd hour (60 minutes)
12:15 End of session. Short round, everybody briefly can share how they did. If you wish, you can stick around for a chat, coffee or lunch.

SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- This event is usually organised every other Thursday morning. Follow this group or our Insta account for recent updates.
- This event is mostly held at Torentuin in Rotterdam Noord (Liskwartier). Info at https://torentuin.com/
- Occasionally there can be an extra edition (on top of the biweekly) on another location in Rotterdam centre or else.
- 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. It’s also not a writing class.
- 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.
For recent updates or changes, you can also follow us at https://www.instagram.com/shutupandwriterotterdam

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Every 2 weeks on Thursday until June 27, 2025

Torentuin
Lisplein 1, Rotterdam · ROTTERDAM
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