Shut Up & Write!™ Sunnyside, Calgary

We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with others, even if we’re all just hanging out online together. See if it’s true for you.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. And don’t worry, no one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice.

SCHEDULE
6:00 - Quick introductions
6:15 - Timer starts: Write for 60 minutes
7:15 - Let's chat. Feel free to share your work or ask for advice.
7:45 - The End

WHAT DO I NEED?
A computer with working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones, plus the writing tools of your choice.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Technical difficulties are part and parcel of getting together online.
*Event will be canceled if less than three people are signed up
** If you are unable to attend, please change your RSVP to "Not Going" so those in the wait list have a chance to join.

If you’ve never used your computer for an online meeting, take a few minutes before we meet to familiarize yourself with how to use Google Meet by reviewing the below tutorial:
[GOOGLE MEET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ftEhUczkII]

***As Google Meet has a 60 minute time limit, we will have to switch to a secondary link halfway through our meeting. Once you've RSVP'd, you will be able to see the first link on this page. The host will provide the second link in the chat during the meeting.

If you run into technical issues, remember that this is the time you’ve carved out for yourself and your writing. Whether or not you were able to join our online meet-up, go ahead and get your writing started, then leave a comment below to let us know how it went for you.

GROUP RESOURCES:
So often, we get great resource suggestions from participants. Rather than letting them disappear, I've created a Google Doc compiling these resources. Have a look through. There's sure to be something you'll find useful to add to your toolkit! Feel free to send suggestions for more!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_tzzjC5nbOSo7fQhIT9YKnik-F7yZTV9V3ih8TZ13fE/edit?usp=sharing