What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Shut Up & Write!® in the BywaterVaughan's Lounge, New Orleans, LA
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.
Important Details:
SEATING INFORMATION: Keep an eye out for signage indicating where we're sitting.
TRAVEL / PARKING: Plentiful street parking and bike rack
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.What to Expect
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. Members often talk about their successes and challenges as writers. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft, but not intended primarily as a space to read or critique each others' work.
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
Being Late is Okay
Just show up and get settled, then check in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write!® sign.) 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!Face masks available upon request of the host for anyone that wishes to protect themselves and others from airborne illnesses.
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the bar’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
- Shut Up & Write!® in the BywaterVaughan's Lounge, New Orleans, LA
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.
Important Details:
SEATING INFORMATION: Keep an eye out for signage indicating where we're sitting.
TRAVEL / PARKING: Plentiful street parking and bike rack
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.What to Expect
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. Members often talk about their successes and challenges as writers. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft, but not intended primarily as a space to read or critique each others' work.
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
Being Late is Okay
Just show up and get settled, then check in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write!® sign.) 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!Face masks available upon request of the host for anyone that wishes to protect themselves and others from airborne illnesses.
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the bar’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
