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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, a period of focused writing, and a final check-in to share our progress.

What to Expect

RSVP and please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled at an in-person event. Our host will lead introductions and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time.

Afterward, feel free to get to know each other. Members often talk about their successes and challenges as writers. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.

For more information, visit https://shutupwrite.com.

Upcoming events (4+)

Shut Up & Write!™ Centerville

Boston Stoker

Join us for an hour+ of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 5:15 pm on Sunday Evenings
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or 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:
5:15- Hellos and introductions
5:30- Timer starts! Write quietly for 1 and 1/4 hour.
6:45 - The end! Chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before & after. Writing is very solitary, but 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 we look forward to seeing you at Boston Stoker 215 North Main Street Centerville 45459

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.
COME WITH YOUR LAPTOPS PRE-CHARGED. Just in case plugs are limited.

Other Important Details:
WiFi AND PASSWORD AVAILABLE
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing FOOD OR DRINK

Shut Up & Write!™ Centerville

Boston Stoker

Join us for an hour+ of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 5:15 pm on Sunday Evenings
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or 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:
5:15- Hellos and introductions
5:30- Timer starts! Write quietly for 1 and 1/4 hour.
6:45 - The end! Chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before & after. Writing is very solitary, but 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 we look forward to seeing you at Boston Stoker 215 North Main Street Centerville 45459

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.
COME WITH YOUR LAPTOPS PRE-CHARGED. Just in case plugs are limited.

Other Important Details:
WiFi AND PASSWORD AVAILABLE
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing FOOD OR DRINK

Shut Up & Write!™ Centerville

Boston Stoker

Join us for an hour+ of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 5:15 pm on Sunday Evenings
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or 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:
5:15- Hellos and introductions
5:30- Timer starts! Write quietly for 1 and 1/4 hour.
6:45 - The end! Chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before & after. Writing is very solitary, but 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 we look forward to seeing you at Boston Stoker 215 North Main Street Centerville 45459

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.
COME WITH YOUR LAPTOPS PRE-CHARGED. Just in case plugs are limited.

Other Important Details:
WiFi AND PASSWORD AVAILABLE
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing FOOD OR DRINK

Shut Up & Write!™ Centerville

Boston Stoker

Join us for an hour+ of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 5:15 pm on Sunday Evenings
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or 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:
5:15- Hellos and introductions
5:30- Timer starts! Write quietly for 1 and 1/4 hour.
6:45 - The end! Chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before & after. Writing is very solitary, but 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 we look forward to seeing you at Boston Stoker 215 North Main Street Centerville 45459

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.
COME WITH YOUR LAPTOPS PRE-CHARGED. Just in case plugs are limited.

Other Important Details:
WiFi AND PASSWORD AVAILABLE
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing FOOD OR DRINK

Past events (206)

Shut Up & Write!™ Centerville

Boston Stoker