Shut Up & Write! Madison Central Library

• Where: Madison Central Library, Room 111 (Same room, one floor down!)

When: Every Saturday, 10:00 AM

Join us (downstairs on the first floor today!) for an hour of writing! Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft, and we’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write in the company of other writers. See if it’s true for you. 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 read/hear what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some words on the page.

What to Expect
Before 10 -- Get settled in.
10:02 -- Quick introductions.
10:05 -- Timer starts, write for 1 hour!
11:05 -- Chat or take off! We’ve reserved the room till noon.

After the hour of writing, we have an optional time to chat about technical issues and get to know each other. We do not workshop individual works-in-progress. Often, some people stay and write for the rest of the hour while others wander off into the world with imaginary grimoires (etc... we never ask) in their coat pockets.

Being late is okay! Just show up and get settled, then check in with the host after the session. If you are on time, please be willing to make room for any friendly latecomers.

What Should I Bring?

• Whatever you need to be able to write!
• Earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the occasional noise of keyboards.
• Keep your laptop charged before the event as it's not always possible to charge everyone at once.

About the Group
Shut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to be successful in their personal writing goals. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress.

For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.