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 (2)
See all- Shut Up & Write!® KyotoNeeds location
【This is "in-person"event along Kamo-river!】
It's time to have a picnic!
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 13:30 on Sunday, May 11,2025.Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.SCHEDULE:
13:30 - Quick introductions
13:45 - Timer starts: write for about 1 and half hour
15:15 - 16:00 The End: chat, take off, or keep writing and have lunch/snacks.
Optional: The host will have a book library picnic between 11:00ish-16:00ish. You can join anytime.BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at the west side of Kamo-river(鴨川）between Marutamachi bridge（丸太町橋） and Nijo-ohasi bridge(二条大橋) .
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eWxTracwyPGAxe5w6Find the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign!
The nearest train station is Jingu-Marutamachi(神宮丸太町駅) /Exit3 of the Keihan line(京阪電車）.
Go to Exit 3 and cross the street to the Sough and Marutamachi Bridge to the west side of Kamo-river(鴨川）.
→ https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritekyoto/photos/34044588/What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the overhead sounds around us or the occasional conversation by other people.Other Important Details:
It's outside.
-NEED TO COME WITH THEIR LAPTOPS PRE-CHARGED.
-There's no internet connection, Bring your wifi if you need.
-Bring things that make you comfortable like hats, cushions, picnic chairs, favorite snacks for picnic etc.Here are pictures that we've ever had this event.
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritekyoto/photos/34959012/The host brings
-a picnic blanket for 4 to 6 people
-a small picnic table
-some tea toolsIn case of a bad weather condition, we will move to a cafe near Jingu-Marutamachi or cancel the event. The host will let the attendees know via Meetup message in the morning.
Shut up & Write Kyoto 対面イベントです！
日時：5月11日(日）13時30分〜15時30分
Optional: ホストは11時頃から16時頃までの間でピクニックをしていますので、好きな時間からお気軽にお立ち寄りください。
場所：鴨川沿い（丸太町橋と二条大橋の間：西、京都御苑側の河川敷）で、「Shut up & Write」サインをもったホストを探してください。
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eWxTracwyPGAxe5w6
最寄り駅の京阪電車「神宮丸太町駅」３番出口から出た場合、横断歩道と丸太町橋を渡って川の西側へ降りてください。
周囲の音が気になる場合は耳栓、天候に合わせての服装、心地よく過ごすためのグッズをご自由にお持ちください。電源はないのでPCはよく充電したものを、Wi-Fiはないので必要であればご自身でご準備ください。
ホストは、６人まで座れるレジャーシートと小さなピクニックテーブルとお茶を用意します。
雨や悪天候の場合は中止または近くのカフェへ移動します。変更・中止連絡はmeet upのメッセージで参加者へ朝のうちにお知らせします。 - Shut Up & Write!® KyotoMud & Books, Kyoto
【This is an "in-person" event!】
Join us for 1 hour and a half of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 14:00 P.M on Sun, May 18,2025.
The meeting place:
Mud & Books(泥書房）
Address: 357-4 Rokkakuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8212
Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/3KxX5khqHzaTKW8F6
Please enter the narrow alley next to "京都上々もん屋"（Kimono clothing store）/ in front of 京都新町病院"(Kyoto Shinmachi Hospital) along the Shinmachi-street.The entrance of Mud & Books is at the end of a narrow alley.
Please see the photo and map for the direction in this photo album.
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https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritekyoto/photos/32754640/
SCHEDULE:
14:00 - Quick introductions
14:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour more
15:45 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing
Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens between 15:45-16:00.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
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 at Doro-Shobo(Mud &Books) in Karasuma/Shijo district. More info: https://www.doroshobo.com/
Doro-Shobo(Mud &Books) is specialized with books of "Tanka," which is a Japanese traditional poem with 31 syllables.
Address: 357-4 Rokkakuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8212
Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/3KxX5khqHzaTKW8F6
7mins walk from Hankyo Karasuma station/Kyoto city subway Shijo station or Karasuma-oike station.
Up to Shinmachi street from Shijo-dori.It's near Mitsui Garden Hotel Shinmachi Bettei.Please enter the narrow alley next to "京都上々もん屋"（Kimono clothing store）/ in front of ”京都新町病院”（Kyoto Shimachi Hospital）.
There is the library space in the bookstore and find this event's organizer Saeko/Rie/Chiyo.
-Please thank the library by ordering iced tea or iced coffee.
It costs just 300 yen, Cash only. It is better to prepare the exact amount.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
-Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the overhead sounds around us or the occasional conversation by other people.
-Bring any other things that make you comfortable.
Other Important Details:
-There is outlet and Free Wi-Fi. But pre-charged laptop is preferable.
-Please thank the space by paying 300 yen for 1 drink(black tea only).
Shut up & Write Kyoto 対面イベントです！
日時：5月18日（日）14:00-15:45(optional 16:00まで)
場所：泥書房（新町六角）:短歌専門書店のライブラリースペース
京都市中京区新町通六角下る六角町357-4
Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/6Tr12Zk8TXYgGwh36
＊店のライブラリースペースにイベントオーガナイザーをお尋ねください。
＊会場ドリンク代として300円お支払いお願いします。現金のみです。お釣りの無いようにご準備ください。
Google map:https://goo.gl/maps/3KxX5khqHzaTKW8F6
最寄り：阪急烏丸駅、京都市営地下鉄四条駅または烏丸御池駅より徒歩7分
周囲の音が気になる場合は耳栓、寒さ対策など心地よく過ごすためのグッズをご自由にお持ちください。Wi-Fiあります。電源は限りがあるため、できればよく充電したPCをお持ちください。
