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.
Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
Upcoming events
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Shut Up & Write!® in [Indian Creek Library in Olathe] (check room displays)
Olathe Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS, USCoworking for writers in your area!
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.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com
Other Important Details:
Room info: check the displays attached to each room if no one is in the Boardroom.
WiFi name/password: [agree to library TOS]
Travel / Parking info: Typically library parking lot.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.1 attendeeShut Up & Write!® in [Indian Creek Library in Olathe] (check room displays)
Olathe Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS, USCoworking for writers in your area!
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.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com
Other Important Details:
Room info: check the displays attached to each room if no one is in the Boardroom.
WiFi name/password: [agree to library TOS]
Travel / Parking info: Typically library parking lot.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.1 attendeeShut Up & Write!® in [Indian Creek Library in Olathe] (check room displays)
Olathe Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS, USCoworking for writers in your area!
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.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com
Other Important Details:
Room info: check the displays attached to each room if no one is in the Boardroom.
WiFi name/password: [agree to library TOS]
Travel / Parking info: Typically library parking lot.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.1 attendeeShut Up & Write!® in [Indian Creek Library in Olathe] (check room displays)
Olathe Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS, USCoworking for writers in your area!
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.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com
Other Important Details:
Room info: check the displays attached to each room if no one is in the Boardroom.
WiFi name/password: [agree to library TOS]
Travel / Parking info: Typically library parking lot.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.2 attendees
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Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.