Shut Up & Write!® Dallas & Fort Worth

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, 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. We'll follow the Pomodoro method with a 25 minute sprint, a 5 minute break to check in and stretch, then a final 25 minute sprint.

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.

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, 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.

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. Come early to join the organizer for lunch and/or stay afterwards to socialize with other attendees. This event is a safe space for writers for any type to work on their craft. You can be working on any writing. It doesn't need to be a novel; you could be simply journaling or writing a to-do list. No one will read or critique your writing.

Schedule:
1:00-2:00pm - Come early to join me for lunch or to simply chat
2:00-2:10pm - Introductions
2:10-4:00pm - Writing sprints with periodic stretch breaks

Accessibility Walkthrough:
* Parking: 3 reserved spaces with 2 access aisles and 2 wheelchair cutouts provide easy access to sidewalk. No uneven sideways noted during walkthrough.
* Entrance: Right entrance (from handicap parking) is two sets of non-automatic double doors. Medium resistance to pushing. Left door is a single, non-automatic door with medium resistance. Ordering kiosks are too high to be wheelchair accessible, so ordering at the counter is recommended.
* Aisleways & Seating: Almost all aisles are wide enough for a wheelchair or walker. Most tables have chairs that can be removed for wheelchair access. Normal table height. Highchairs are available at the napkin area.
* Food: Pickup window and soda machine are too high for wheelchair access, but staff said to just let them know table number and they will bring food/drink out. Napkin/straw area is wheelchair accessible. Trash is not wheelchair accessible, but staff said that plates can be left on the table for staff to pick up later.
* Bathroom: Both men's and women's restrooms are wheelchair accessible and have hand rails. Stall in women's restroom also has changing table. Sinks are at normal height.
* Sensory: Noise level is low-medium typical of restaurants. Low lighting by normal LED lightbulbs.
* More information: Staff is very understanding and responsive to questions. Please contact Val if you have any specific questions/concerns not addressed above. She is happy to help.