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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Shut Up & Write® - GaithersburgGaithersburg Library, Gaithersburg, MD
Come 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.
- Shut Up & Write® - GaithersburgGaithersburg Library, Gaithersburg, MD
Come 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.
- Shut Up & Write® - GaithersburgGaithersburg Library, Gaithersburg, MD
Come 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.
- Shut Up & Write® - GaithersburgGaithersburg Library, Gaithersburg, MD
Come 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.
