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- *West Village -- Unplugged + Outside!RSVP for location, New York, NY
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Sign up for waiting list! (WL for 8 will clear after completing RSVP + form). Attendee limit: 8.
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Welcome! Let's write at a reserved table.
Instructions
- COST: Free! RSVP required to reserve seat at table and for waiting list. Small group.
- Exact location will be emailed to confirmed attendees.
- NO: phone calls and meals at meet spot/NYPL table, walk-ins, no-shows. (Drinks ok in garden.) Thanks.
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Meet: Enter garden on Greenwich Ave, on west side of library. Look for group of writers! Pls. donate what you can to garden at jar at entrance to thank our hosts.
Backup venue (rain): Meet inside library lobby next door and proceed to top floor open study room after intros.)
Please change your RSVP if you need to cancel!
What
Happy Monday! Join other writers for an hour of focused writing -- outside, while the weather is nice!Join other writers for an hour of focused writing.
"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." Come and get it done.
Schedule
2:15 PM Look for group/sign.
2:30 Quick intros (names, writing projects)
2:45 Timer starts. Write for one hour. SUAW.
3:45 The end. Chat, take off, or keep writing.*Table/bench reserved until 4 PM. Please leave areas clean and organized for our host. Before/after meeting: Feel free to work in the common area until closing time! Hours.
Guidelines
- Wi-Fi available
- Transportation: Travel: Train: 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, L to Union Square Station.
- Bring headphones if you want to reduce outside noise distraction.
- Bring a hat with brim if you want to reduce light. (There's lots of light in this location.:)
- Socializing (optional, outside of room) happens at the end. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is encouraged.
- RSVP only if you can make it, and update ASAP if your plans change.
- Running late? Join us quietly and start writing!
This is your practice and focus time, so we hope to see you there.
Happy Writing!
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Notes
• See our "About Us" link on main page or at SUAW for meeting tips and etiquette.
• Locations and times change according to availability.
• By joining, you agree to workspace rules and agree to leaving space in same condition as it was found.
• Photos: JML by Rosanna BPosted by: _____ , volunteer organizers. Continuing the tradition of writing in the garden meets.
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