Shut Up & Write!® in West/Central 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: TBA

Travel / 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.