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® - Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, USCome by for an hour of evening writing with fellow creative folks. Everyone works on their own thing, no obligation to share — just show up and make any kind of words happen. If you're spending too much time thinking about writing, join us for an hour of focused writing.
Guidelines:
- While some discussion is encouraged to get to know one another, strive for silent, focused writing from 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM.
- Generally avoid disruptive sensory input/behaviors, such as repeated or unpleasant noises, smells, physical movements, etc.
(if you have health-related reasons, or some other aspect out of your control due to which this could become an issue, show up anyway and explain that potential disruptions are not intentional.) - Repeated breaking of the above rules without a valid reason may result in dismissal from the group at any point during a session.
Why is Shut Up & Write(!) so effective? http://arsenalofwords.com/2015/10/14/why-i-shut-up-write/
LOCATION:
Gaithersburg Library, Study Room 2 (if we aren't in 2, check 1!)
SCHEDULE:
6:30 | Pre-session check-in - What will you work on?
6:45 | Shut up and write for 1 hour!
7:45 | Post-session check-in - How did it go?
Feel free to keep writing and finish your lingering thoughts past this point, but know that the library closes at 8 PM!
BRING:
Whatever you need to be able to write!
If you are interested in a more collaborative and discussion-focused writing group, the Gaithersburg Library hosts such a group on Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM! Ask Chris or the library staff for more details.1 attendeeShut Up & Write® - Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, USCome by for an hour of evening writing with fellow creative folks. Everyone works on their own thing, no obligation to share — just show up and make any kind of words happen. If you're spending too much time thinking about writing, join us for an hour of focused writing.
Guidelines:
- While some discussion is encouraged to get to know one another, strive for silent, focused writing from 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM.
- Generally avoid disruptive sensory input/behaviors, such as repeated or unpleasant noises, smells, physical movements, etc.
(if you have health-related reasons, or some other aspect out of your control due to which this could become an issue, show up anyway and explain that potential disruptions are not intentional.) - Repeated breaking of the above rules without a valid reason may result in dismissal from the group at any point during a session.
Why is Shut Up & Write(!) so effective? http://arsenalofwords.com/2015/10/14/why-i-shut-up-write/
LOCATION:
Gaithersburg Library, Study Room 2 (if we aren't in 2, check 1!)
SCHEDULE:
6:30 | Pre-session check-in - What will you work on?
6:45 | Shut up and write for 1 hour!
7:45 | Post-session check-in - How did it go?
Feel free to keep writing and finish your lingering thoughts past this point, but know that the library closes at 8 PM!
BRING:
Whatever you need to be able to write!
If you are interested in a more collaborative and discussion-focused writing group, the Gaithersburg Library hosts such a group on Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM! Ask Chris or the library staff for more details.1 attendeeShut Up & Write® - Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, USCome by for an hour of evening writing with fellow creative folks. Everyone works on their own thing, no obligation to share — just show up and make any kind of words happen. If you're spending too much time thinking about writing, join us for an hour of focused writing.
Guidelines:
- While some discussion is encouraged to get to know one another, strive for silent, focused writing from 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM.
- Generally avoid disruptive sensory input/behaviors, such as repeated or unpleasant noises, smells, physical movements, etc.
(if you have health-related reasons, or some other aspect out of your control due to which this could become an issue, show up anyway and explain that potential disruptions are not intentional.) - Repeated breaking of the above rules without a valid reason may result in dismissal from the group at any point during a session.
Why is Shut Up & Write(!) so effective? http://arsenalofwords.com/2015/10/14/why-i-shut-up-write/
LOCATION:
Gaithersburg Library, Study Room 2 (if we aren't in 2, check 1!)
SCHEDULE:
6:30 | Pre-session check-in - What will you work on?
6:45 | Shut up and write for 1 hour!
7:45 | Post-session check-in - How did it go?
Feel free to keep writing and finish your lingering thoughts past this point, but know that the library closes at 8 PM!
BRING:
Whatever you need to be able to write!
If you are interested in a more collaborative and discussion-focused writing group, the Gaithersburg Library hosts such a group on Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM! Ask Chris or the library staff for more details.1 attendeeShut Up & Write® - Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, USCome by for an hour of evening writing with fellow creative folks. Everyone works on their own thing, no obligation to share — just show up and make any kind of words happen. If you're spending too much time thinking about writing, join us for an hour of focused writing.
Guidelines:
- While some discussion is encouraged to get to know one another, strive for silent, focused writing from 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM.
- Generally avoid disruptive sensory input/behaviors, such as repeated or unpleasant noises, smells, physical movements, etc.
(if you have health-related reasons, or some other aspect out of your control due to which this could become an issue, show up anyway and explain that potential disruptions are not intentional.) - Repeated breaking of the above rules without a valid reason may result in dismissal from the group at any point during a session.
Why is Shut Up & Write(!) so effective? http://arsenalofwords.com/2015/10/14/why-i-shut-up-write/
LOCATION:
Gaithersburg Library, Study Room 2 (if we aren't in 2, check 1!)
SCHEDULE:
6:30 | Pre-session check-in - What will you work on?
6:45 | Shut up and write for 1 hour!
7:45 | Post-session check-in - How did it go?
Feel free to keep writing and finish your lingering thoughts past this point, but know that the library closes at 8 PM!
BRING:
Whatever you need to be able to write!
If you are interested in a more collaborative and discussion-focused writing group, the Gaithersburg Library hosts such a group on Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM! Ask Chris or the library staff for more details.1 attendee
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