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.
Upcoming events
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Shut Up & Write!™ West LA - Cafe Laurent - Mar Vista
Cafe Laurent, 12034 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, CA, USJoin us for an hour (or up to ninety minutes) of uninterrupted writing!
Whatever you're working on - fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir, PR, script writing, anything! - join other like minded writers and scribble at Cafe Laurent, 12034 Venice Blvd., in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. We have a table at the cafe in the beautiful, covered patio. We start at 10:00 sharp, so try to come a few minutes early to grab a delicious treat or even a breakfast and get settled. We stop at 11, 11:15 or 11:30 (depending on attendees schedule), and then we invite everyone to share (if they want) a few sentences, without any intro or explanation. After that, we're open for any kind of writerly questions, discussions, sharing of struggles or successes.
SCHEDULE:
9:50 - Intros / Greetings / Get Settled
10:00 - Timer starts: write for pre-determined amount of time
Finish - Share some sentences if you want, chat, take off or, if you're on a roll, stay for a while and continue to write.BEING LATE OR LEAVING EARLY IS OKAY, no need to apologize or explain. We're a casual group and happy you'll be with us - also, no need to RSVP thru MeetUp - just show up!
NOTE! THERE IS NO INTERNET ACCESS AT THE CAFE Please be prepared to use hotspot or other personal web connection. The only time our MeetUp is cancelled is on ALL Monday holidays!
There is a parking lot nearby at the corner of Grand View and Venice in front of the post office, which is more expensive than on the street parking. There is also paid street parking.
Please support our hosts by making a purchase. Everything is yummy, the service is superb and the coffees perfect. Cafe Laurent is one of my favorite places in LA and it's open 8am-3pm every day.
1 attendee
Shut Up & Write!® in Rancho Cucamonga
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., 12729 W Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739, USA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USJoin 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.
10 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in Los Feliz
Alcove Cafe & Bakery, 1929 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USJoin 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.
Feel free to show up between 6:30pm an 7pm to say hello, grab a drink and get your writing tools ready.
At around 7pm, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. We'll do 1 hour of quiet writing!
Afterward from 8pm onwards, 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!
For May 20 and 27, we will have a visiting host Akanksha Aurora while I'm away is in London!
Akanksha Aurora is a multidisciplinary writer, standup comedian, and storyteller who has written for Vulture, performed on the Risk! Podcast and at The Moth GrandSLAM, and written a novella called "Chef's Kiss". She hosts a writing group called Cutting Chai Conversations, as a space for other South Asian writers to make writer friends, find their voices, and tap into their storytelling journeys. Check out her Substack here!
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.
This event is organized in partnership with Los Feliz Writers! Check out our instagram or join our litserv!
Other Important Details:
WiFi name/password:
They have free wifi, make sure to ask when you order food!Travel / Parking info: There is loads of street parking, and valet if you really want to do that. :P We'll be on the side of the house.
We'll be on the left side OUTSIDE if you're facing the restaurant with your back to Hillhurst!
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
3 attendees
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Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.