About us
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.
Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
Upcoming events
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Shut Up & Write!® BASEL - Saturday
Theatre Cafe Basel, Theaterstrasse 9, 4051 Basel, Basel, CHJoin us for an hour of writing!
It can be strikingly helpful to write with other writers.
See if it’s true for you at 11:00 am on Saturday morning.Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. 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.
SCHEDULE
11:00 - Quick introductions
11:15 - Timer starts and write for 1 hour
12:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingOPTIONAL SOCIALIZING
This happens at 12:15. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.BEING LATE IS OKAY
Just show up and get settled, then check-in after the session.TO FIND US
We will have a "Shut Up & Write" sign on the table.WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Please thank our cafe hosts by purchasing something.Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!
PLEASE NOTE / IMPORTANT !
We’re Moving To >>>> ShutUpWrite.comBy the end of May 2026 we will no longer be announcing new events & updates here on Meetup. We will be on a new website!
How to make a free acount on the new Shut Up & Write website:
1. Go to ShutUpWrite.com
2. Click on “Join Today!”
3. Make a free account
4. AND join all the groups in Basel that you wish to be a part of (there are 3 separate groups: Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday). Simply join each group by clicking on “Join Group”.We recommend you join ShutUpWrite.com before May 30 when the Meetup app will no longer be used
5 attendeesShut Up & Write!® BASEL - Saturday
Theatre Cafe Basel, Theaterstrasse 9, 4051 Basel, Basel, CHJoin us for an hour of writing!
It can be strikingly helpful to write with other writers.
See if it’s true for you at 11:00 am on Saturday morning.Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. 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.
SCHEDULE
11:00 - Quick introductions
11:15 - Timer starts and write for 1 hour
12:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingOPTIONAL SOCIALIZING
This happens at 12:15. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.BEING LATE IS OKAY
Just show up and get settled, then check-in after the session.TO FIND US
We will have a "Shut Up & Write" sign on the table.WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Please thank our cafe hosts by purchasing something.Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!
PLEASE NOTE / IMPORTANT !
We’re Moving To >>>> ShutUpWrite.comBy the end of May 2026 we will no longer be announcing new events & updates here on Meetup. We will be on a new website!
How to make a free acount on the new Shut Up & Write website:
1. Go to ShutUpWrite.com
2. Click on “Join Today!”
3. Make a free account
4. AND join all the groups in Basel that you wish to be a part of (there are 3 separate groups: Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday). Simply join each group by clicking on “Join Group”.We recommend you join ShutUpWrite.com before May 30 when the Meetup app will no longer be used
4 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® Monday Evening Edition
Flore, Klybeckstrasse 5, Basel, CHJoin 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, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, 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.
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Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.4 attendees
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We host free writing events for writers all over the world.