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 Orange
Play Coffee, 100 N Orange St,, Orange, 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.
Schedule:
- 6:00pm - Quick introductions
- 6:10pm - Timer starts. Write for ~1 hour.
- 7:15pm - Share how it went, chat, take off, or keep writing!
If you arrive during the writing hour, please feel free to quietly join us in writing. Introduce yourself after the writing hour is complete!
What to bring:
Something to write with—your laptop, or a paper and pen. Be sure to thank our hosts by purchasing something!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:
Free WiFi is available.
Travel / Parking info: Street parking or parking lot on S Orange Street or Orange Public Library10 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in Orange
Play Coffee, 100 N Orange St,, Orange, 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.
Schedule:
- 6:15pm - Quick introductions
- 6:25pm - Timer starts. Write for ~1 hour.
- 7:30pm - Share how it went, chat, take off, or keep writing!
If you arrive during the writing hour, please feel free to quietly join us in writing. Introduce yourself after the writing hour is complete!
What to bring:
Something to write with—your laptop, or a paper and pen. Be sure to thank our hosts by purchasing something!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:
Free WiFi is available.
Travel / Parking info: Street parking or parking lot on S Orange Street or Orange Public Library. Please check out the City of Orange website for information on paid and free parking. https://www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/public-works/paid-parking7 attendeesShut Up & Write!® in Orange
Play Coffee, 100 N Orange St,, Orange, 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.
Schedule:
- 6:15pm - Quick introductions
- 6:25pm - Timer starts. Write for ~1 hour.
- 7:30pm - Share how it went, chat, take off, or keep writing!
If you arrive during the writing hour, please feel free to quietly join us in writing. Introduce yourself after the writing hour is complete!
What to bring:
Something to write with—your laptop, or a paper and pen. Be sure to thank our hosts by purchasing something!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:
Free WiFi is available.
Travel / Parking info: Street parking or parking lot on S Orange Street or Orange Public Library. Please check out the City of Orange website for information on paid and free parking. https://www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/public-works/paid-parking5 attendeesShut Up & Write!® in Orange
Play Coffee, 100 N Orange St,, Orange, 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.
Schedule:
- 6:15pm - Quick introductions
- 6:25pm - Timer starts. Write for ~1 hour.
- 7:30pm - Share how it went, chat, take off, or keep writing!
If you arrive during the writing hour, please feel free to quietly join us in writing. Introduce yourself after the writing hour is complete!
What to bring:
Something to write with—your laptop, or a paper and pen. Be sure to thank our hosts by purchasing something!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:
Free WiFi is available.
Travel / Parking info: Street parking or parking lot on S Orange Street or Orange Public Library. Please check out the City of Orange website for information on paid and free parking. https://www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/public-works/paid-parking7 attendees
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We host free writing events for writers all over the world.