Shut Up & Write!® Leuven

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers.

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.

SCHEDULE:
11:00 - Quick introductions
11:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
12:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 12:15. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!

What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
There are plugs in the cafe but we may not be seated right next to them, so please charge any device before coming !

Other Important Details:
WIFI : the cafe has wifi, the password is written on the menu
TRAVEL / PARKING: The cafe is in the center of the city. An uncovered bike rack is available. For more information on parking, please visit https://leuven.be/parkeren
SEATING INFORMATION: Please RSVP so I know how many seats to book !
GUIDELINES: You are required to order at least one thing to support the café.

Marathon edition (2h30) - please check out the schedule below

Join us for 2h30 of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers.
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.

SCHEDULE ------------------------------------

14:00 - Quick introductions
14:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
15:15 - Break: let's rest our hands for a minute with a quick chat
15:30 - Timer starts again: write for 1 hour
16:30 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing
You can come for just one hour (at 14:00 or 15:30) or do the whole session.

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 16:30. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled. 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 Wereldcafé !

What Should I Bring? -------------------------
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
There are plugs in the cafe but we may not be seated right next to them, so please charge any device before coming !

Other Important Details ---------------------
WIFI : the cafe has wifi, the password is written on the menu
TRAVEL / PARKING: The cafe is in the center of the city. An uncovered bike rack is available. For more information on parking, please visit https://leuven.be/parkeren
SEATING INFORMATION: Please RSVP so I know how many seats to book!
GUIDELINES: The Wereldcafé (https://www.wereldcafe.be) is run by volunteers, with the profit given to charities around the world, which is why they require anyone gathering in the cafe to at least purchase one thing. They offer hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals.