What we’re about
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
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- Shut Up & Write!Join to get the accountability and resources you need for your writing.
- Shut Up & Write!®We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
- Shut Up & Write!Join to get the accountability and resources you need for your writing.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Free day @ the Cheltenham Literature FestivalMontpellier Gardens, Cheltenham
Come along for a whole host of free activities as part of the Cheltenham Literature Festival on Saturday the 11th of October, happening at Montpellier Gardens: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/free-events-saturday-11-october
We'll start the day with 'Fairytales Reimagined' from 11:30-12:30 at the Voicebox venue, a creative writing workshop inspired by fantasy and fairy tales: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/voicebox-fairytales-reimagined
Then after a lunch break it'll be the Shit Art Club from 1:15-2:15, also at the Voicebox venue, another creative workshop where the aim is to create- bad art, specifically! https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/voicebox-shit-art-club
Then we'll stop by two drop-in sessions- the 'Superlative Journal' drop-in session happening at The Snug from 1-3pm, where'll do some creative writing based on prompts, and then the 'Contemplative Calligraphy' drop-in session from 2-4pm at The Hush venue, where the purpose is to work on some mindful calligraphy.
To conclude the day we'll drop by The Huddle venue, where they'll be a World Music Showcase from 3:30-4:30pm, described as 'an uplifting celebration of music from near and far featuring live performances, stories and cultural connections!'
Of course if there are some other events happening on site that you're more interested in, feel free to connect on the day/event page with others who might be interested to go; here's the full list of activities happening on the day: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/free-events-saturday-11-october
No need to stay for the whole day as well, there'll be plenty of other stalls/events so feel free to pop in and out as you like, grab food, leave early etc- or stay later for the Wine Hour and live stage. But hope to see you there! :)
