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.
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We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
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Shut Up & Write!® in Washington DC
Sonny's Pizza, 3120 Georgia Ave NW, washington, DC, USUpdate for March 25 event: There is a very popular event called Silent Book Club at Sonny's on the last Wednesday of each month - which coincides with the every-other-Wednesday schedule we have set. After March, this won't be an issue for a few months. But for this session, we will meet on Tuesday instead of the usual Wednesday.
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.
Bring your writing materials (such as a notebook or a charged laptop - outlets are limited.) And if you'd like to tune out other patrons at Sonny's or any overhead music, we recommend bringing headphones or earplugs.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: Just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!When you show up, I will be sitting at a table with folded "Shut Up & Write" table cards. 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.
Other Important Details:
WiFi name/password: Name - Sonny's/Doubles Guest; Password - pingpong
Travel / Parking info: Sonny's is on the D40/D4X bus line and about a 15 minute walk from either the Columbia Heights or Georgia Ave/Petworth metro lines. There is limited on-street parking.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.2 attendees
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom 10 AM ET
·OnlineOnlineThis event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please sign up here for your writing event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your own home.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 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday mornings.
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:
10:00 AM ET - Quick introductions.
10:05 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:05 - Writing period ends; participants share what they accomplished during the hour.
11:10 (or so) - Meeting ends.WHAT DO I NEED?
A computer with working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Technical difficulties are part and parcel of getting together online.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 Zoom by reviewing the below tutorial:
ZOOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VebiA5pGq0
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.
8 attendeesOnline Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom 10 AM ET
·OnlineOnlineThis event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please sign up here for your writing event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your own home.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 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday mornings.
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:
10:00 AM ET - Quick introductions.
10:05 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:05 - Writing period ends; participants share what they accomplished during the hour.
11:10 (or so) - Meeting ends.WHAT DO I NEED?
A computer with working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Technical difficulties are part and parcel of getting together online.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 Zoom by reviewing the below tutorial:
ZOOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VebiA5pGq0
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.
3 attendeesOnline Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom 10 AM ET
·OnlineOnlineThis event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please sign up here for your writing event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your own home.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 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday mornings.
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:
10:00 AM ET - Quick introductions.
10:05 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:05 - Writing period ends; participants share what they accomplished during the hour.
11:10 (or so) - Meeting ends.WHAT DO I NEED?
A computer with working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Technical difficulties are part and parcel of getting together online.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 Zoom by reviewing the below tutorial:
ZOOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VebiA5pGq0
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.
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