What we're about
Sign up to host your own Shut Up & Write!
For online events, check out our Online Events Meetup.
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+)
Welcome! Munich based but English speaking.
Join us for an hour (or two) 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 (roughly):
6:00-6:20ish - SESSION 1: chat & intros.
6:20 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
7:20 - chat / take off / keep writing for another session (starting at ~7:45).
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens after we're done with the first/second writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
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.
Unfortunately, there are usually no sockets handy, make sure to charge your laptops before you come. :)
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
- Stefka
- Lieke
- Gülşah
- 14 attendees
Welcome! Munich-based but English speaking.
Join us for an hour (or two) 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 (roughly):
1:00-1:20ish - SESSION 1: chat & intros.
1:20 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
2:20 - chat / take off / keep writing for another timed hour (starting at ~2:45).
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens after we’re done with the first/second writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
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.
Unfortunately, there are usually no sockets handy; make sure to charge your laptops before you come. :)
Other Important Details:
There is free WiFi.
If coming by train, take the U3 to Oberwiesenfeld, and use Exit D. The hotel will be right at the top of the stairs. If driving, there is a park-and-ride across the street. (Fancy picture directions: https://imgur.com/a/Iei0dIl)
Go in the front door and turn left past reception. The cafe will be just ahead. I’ll be the one with the Shut Up & Write sign on the table. We're usually way in the back. ;D
There is a cafe counter with lots of drink options and snacks/pastries. Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
- CB D.
- Jason
- Sarah D.
- 5 attendees
Welcome! Munich-based but English speaking.
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 (roughly):
10:00-10:20ish - SESSION 1: chat & intros.
10:20 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:20 - chat / take off / keep writing for another session (starting at ~11:30).
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens after we're done with the first/second writing session. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
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 should be enough sockets to charge your devices, but make sure to charge them just in case! :)
Other Important Details:
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
- Ann S
- Christina
- Maria
- 12 attendees
Welcome! Munich based but English speaking.
Due to popular demand, we're bringing back online SUAW sessions - let's see if we have enough people who are interested to keep this running :)
Join us for an hour (or two) 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 (roughly):
10:00-10:15ish - SESSION 1: chat & intros.
10:15-11:15 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:15-11:30 - chat / take off / keep writing for another timed hour (starting at ~11:30).
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens after we're done with the first/second writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
- Matthias
- 1 attendee
Past events (574)
- Matthias
- Natasha B.
- 2 attendees
