Shut Up & Write!® Los Angeles

LOCATION

Coffee Commissary at 11612 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. (one block east of Slauson).

3:30-5pm on Sundays!

Looking forward to seeing you there.

There is a small parking area in the back and street parking (that can be a little tight, but for LA, isn't too bad).

Coworking 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

Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Join 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 says it's paid but rarely attended. 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.

Join us upstairs at The Wicked Wolf, Long Beach 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 bite or beverage, and get your station optimized for writing time. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead a short icebreaker and then set the timer for our quiet writing container.

Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We may share about our successes and challenges as writers, or community events/projects we are proud of. 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:
WiFi name: The Wolf
WiFi password: iamwicked
Parking/Accessibility info: Neighborhood parking, usually plentiful. We are up a single flight of stairs. Please contact the organizer, Brie, if you have accessibility needs.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by supporting with a food or beverage purchase. The Wicked Wolf has small bites, mocktails, and cocktails available.