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!® at Birkenhead library (Mezzanine meeting room)Birkenhead Library, Auckland
We are still at the Birkenhead library. We have the Mezzanine Room from 11 onwards til 1 pm. We start there promptly, if there are a lot of us, we spill out to various spots in the library and then come together to note our progress and decide where to go for coffee afterwards!
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 and get your writing tools ready. I will lead quick introductions (name, what you're working on) for the first 10 minutes and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session (60 minutes).
Afterward, we’ll have time to socialize and get to know each other. Maybe you'll find a writing buddy with whom you can share each other's work. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, but if you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
If you're running late, no worries! Just come in and quietly start writing, and we'll have a catchup at the end.
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 free if you've got a library card or get a visitor pass from the library desk.
Travel / Parking info: Parking should be pretty easy given the time of day, but there is a free lot across the street from the library for 2 hours.
We'll be meeting on the second floor upstairs in the mezzanine meeting room. Hopefully I will have posted some signs or left some breadcrumbs (lol!) so that you can find your way. If lost, just ask at the desk. Welcome!
Please note that our space is limited. If you RSVP and then don't show, you are potentially depriving another writer a space. If you RSVP and then don't show up twice, you will be dropped. This is our policy to allow committed and dedicated writers the space to attend. - Shut Up & Write!® in Central AucklandNanny's Eatery, Auckland
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 and writers of all genres and kinds are welcome!When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink if you want one, and get your writing tools ready. If you arrive before the start time, 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
If you are interested, but aren't sure if it's right for you, please message the Host and they will be happy to reassure you that this is for EVERYONE who wants to write - even if it's just dedicated time to journal or noodle with ideas.
A Note About the Venues
Shut Up and Write West/Central Auckland changes venues monthly. We start at a different restaurant on the first Wednesday of every month, and stay at that restaurant for the rest of the month unless it does not suit our needs. We do strive to ensure that people can eat where we are at which means menus will offer some sort of gluten-free or vegetarian items.Venue Rotation & Information:
Nanny's (Jamaican-Kiwi fare)
Albert’s (Eurocentric fare
Lokanta (Mediterranean fare)
Morningside (Eurocentric fare)
We rotate through these restaurants order every 4 months, starting in August 2025.August 2025 - Nanny’s Chippy
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: New North Road/Kingsland Station or Kingsland Ave.
- Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Kingsland stop.
- Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at Nixon Park Parkin (6 minute walk), and Parkable 340 New North Rd (12 minute walk).
Venue Information:
- Nanny's Eatery is a very friendly NZ-Jamaican Restaurant and bar. They do have standard fizzie options available as well.
- Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free wifi available - information on-site
September 2025 - Albert’s Post
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: Mount Presbyterian Church stops.
- Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Mount Albert Station or Mount Albert Shops.
- Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at The Mount Albert Town center car park or 945 New North road garage.
Venue Information:
Albert's post is both a bar and eatery with a variety of foods that could be described as eurocentric. They have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.- You can usually find us in the porthole room to the right behind the host’s desk
- Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free wifi available - information on-site
October 2025 - Lokanta Aegean Eatery
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: Richmond Road Shops
- Train: there are no local train stops, the closest one being the Kingsland stop, which connects by bus or an approximately 35 minute walk.
- Parking: 120 minute parking is available across the street from the restaurant and down the side streets as well.
Venue Information:
Lokotana is an Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean dining establishment with Turkish and Greek inspired foods.-
No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
-
Free wifi available - information on-site
November 2025 - Morningside Tavern
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: Leslie Ave or Morningside Shops
- Train: Morningside Station
- Parking: Paid 120 minute parking is available streetside until 6pm. Free parking curbside after 6pm.
Venue Information:
Morningside Tavern serves primarily Eurocentric New Zealand fare.- You can usually find us on the Mezzanine (upstairs). If you have concerns about access, please let us know in advance so we can reserve a different space!
- If you would like to order from their full menu, please arrive early and place an order before writing starts as their full menu closes and bar menu opens when the writing hour wraps up.
- No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free wifi available - information on-site
- Shut Up & Write!® at Birkenhead library (Mezzanine meeting room)Birkenhead Library, Auckland
We are still at the Birkenhead library. We have the Mezzanine Room from 11 onwards til 1 pm. We start there promptly, if there are a lot of us, we spill out to various spots in the library and then come together to note our progress and decide where to go for coffee afterwards!
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 and get your writing tools ready. I will lead quick introductions (name, what you're working on) for the first 10 minutes and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session (60 minutes).
Afterward, we’ll have time to socialize and get to know each other. Maybe you'll find a writing buddy with whom you can share each other's work. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, but if you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
If you're running late, no worries! Just come in and quietly start writing, and we'll have a catchup at the end.
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 free if you've got a library card or get a visitor pass from the library desk.
Travel / Parking info: Parking should be pretty easy given the time of day, but there is a free lot across the street from the library for 2 hours.
We'll be meeting on the second floor upstairs in the mezzanine meeting room. Hopefully I will have posted some signs or left some breadcrumbs (lol!) so that you can find your way. If lost, just ask at the desk. Welcome!
Please note that our space is limited. If you RSVP and then don't show, you are potentially depriving another writer a space. If you RSVP and then don't show up twice, you will be dropped. This is our policy to allow committed and dedicated writers the space to attend. - Shut Up & Write!® in Central AucklandAlbert's Post, Auckland
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 and writers of all genres and kinds are welcome!When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink if you want one, and get your writing tools ready. If you arrive before the start time, 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
If you are interested, but aren't sure if it's right for you, please message the Host and they will be happy to reassure you that this is for EVERYONE who wants to write - even if it's just dedicated time to journal or noodle with ideas.
A Note About the Venues
Shut Up and Write West/Central Auckland changes venues monthly. We start at a different restaurant on the first Wednesday of every month, and stay at that restaurant for the rest of the month unless it does not suit our needs. We do strive to ensure that people can eat where we are at which means menus will offer some sort of gluten-free or vegetarian items.Venue Rotation & Information:
Nanny's (Jamaican-Kiwi fare)
Albert’s (Eurocentric fare
Lokanta (Mediterranean fare)
Morningside (Eurocentric fare)
We rotate through these restaurants order every 4 months, starting in August 2025.August 2025 - Nanny’s Chippy
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: New North Road/Kingsland Station or Kingsland Ave.
- Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Kingsland stop.
- Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at Nixon Park Parkin (6 minute walk), and Parkable 340 New North Rd (12 minute walk).
Venue Information:
- Nanny's Eatery is a very friendly NZ-Jamaican Restaurant and bar. They do have standard fizzie options available as well.
- Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free wifi available - information on-site
September 2025 - Albert’s Post
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: Mount Presbyterian Church stops.
- Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Mount Albert Station or Mount Albert Shops.
- Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at The Mount Albert Town center car park or 945 New North road garage.
Venue Information:
Albert's post is both a bar and eatery with a variety of foods that could be described as eurocentric. They have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.- You can usually find us in the porthole room to the right behind the host’s desk
- Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free wifi available - information on-site
October 2025 - Lokanta Aegean Eatery
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: Richmond Road Shops
- Train: there are no local train stops, the closest one being the Kingsland stop, which connects by bus or an approximately 35 minute walk.
- Parking: 120 minute parking is available across the street from the restaurant and down the side streets as well.
Venue Information:
Lokotana is an Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean dining establishment with Turkish and Greek inspired foods.-
No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
-
Free wifi available - information on-site
November 2025 - Morningside Tavern
Travel / Parking info:- Bus Stops: Leslie Ave or Morningside Shops
- Train: Morningside Station
- Parking: Paid 120 minute parking is available streetside until 6pm. Free parking curbside after 6pm.
Venue Information:
Morningside Tavern serves primarily Eurocentric New Zealand fare.- You can usually find us on the Mezzanine (upstairs). If you have concerns about access, please let us know in advance so we can reserve a different space!
- If you would like to order from their full menu, please arrive early and place an order before writing starts as their full menu closes and bar menu opens when the writing hour wraps up.
- No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free wifi available - information on-site
