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 West/Central AucklandThe Lumsden Free House, 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.Other Important Details:
WiFi name/password: TBATravel / Parking info:
- Bus Stops: Broadway (Stop ID: 7180) on Khyber Pass Rd, or Khyber Pass Road (Stop ID: 7201) or Olympic Pool (Stop ID: 7200) on Broadway
- Train: Stop (when trains are working): Newmarket station
- Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at multiple spots within a very short walk from The Lumsden Free House on both Khyber Pass Road and Broadway.
Venue Information:
The Lumsden Free House serves American styled food (Texas Brisket, pizza, burgers, etc). They have gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available.- You can find us in the Library/back room
- Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free Wi-Fi TBA
- Venue Guidelines: Please consider thanking our hosts by purchasing something (vegetarian and gluten free items are available, as are beverages).
- No purchase is required.
- Shut Up & Write!® at Movenpick (Birkenhead)Movenpick Birkenhead, 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.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 in the room. 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 West/Central AucklandThe Lumsden Free House, 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.Other Important Details:
WiFi name/password: TBATravel / Parking info:
- Bus Stops: Broadway (Stop ID: 7180) on Khyber Pass Rd, or Khyber Pass Road (Stop ID: 7201) or Olympic Pool (Stop ID: 7200) on Broadway
- Train: Stop (when trains are working): Newmarket station
- Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at multiple spots within a very short walk from The Lumsden Free House on both Khyber Pass Road and Broadway.
Venue Information:
The Lumsden Free House serves American styled food (Texas Brisket, pizza, burgers, etc). They have gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available.- You can find us in the Library/back room
- Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
- Free Wi-Fi TBA
- Venue Guidelines: Please consider thanking our hosts by purchasing something (vegetarian and gluten free items are available, as are beverages).
- No purchase is required.
- Shut Up & Write!® at Birkenhead libraryBirkenhead Library, 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.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 in the room. 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.
