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! Monday - Friday 6:45 AM PT / 9:45 AM ET (90m writing)Link visible for attendees
This event is hosted on the Shut Up & Write website, so please sign up here for your writing event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
ZOOM PASSCODE: 339185Enjoy writing in a virtual community! We'll do introductions, then get 90 minutes of writing done—any writing you like.
Write from anywhere! Join us for intros and then write silently for 90 minutes. If you need to leave early, or if you're into the flow and want to keep going when the timer rings, that's fine, feel free to post in the chat how it went for you before heading out.
Joining late? -- After Introductions, we're in our silent writing time. A waiting room may be open for security. Please watch for a Chat message in the waiting room to help us identify you. When admitted, we ask you to post a brief Intro in the Chat, with where you're calling from and what you'll be working on today.
Help Your Host
- Zoom Name: Use your preferred first name and a last initial.
- Zoom Video: Turn on during intros and check-ins.
- Meetup Name: Preferably use the same name as on Zoom.
- This is a safe, welcoming, and respectful space.
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Agenda in U.S. Pacific Time:
6:45 - Join the meeting. Turn on your video.
6:45 - 7:00: Introductions: Name, Location, Today's Goal.
7:00 - 8:30: Silent, independent writing session. Microphones muted. Videos on or off. If you need a bio break, take it.
8:30 - 8:45: Check-ins. How’d it go?Agenda in U.S. Eastern Time:
9:45 - Join the meeting. Turn on your video.
9:45 - 10:00: Introductions: Name, Location, Today's Goal.
10:00 - 11:30: Silent, independent writing session. Microphones muted. Videos on or off. If you need a bio break, take it.
11:30 - 11:45: Check-ins. How’d it go?Note: We use Daylight Savings Time from April-October.
Technical Details:
You'll need a computer with a working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.
Only one person can talk at a time, so please share while being mindful of dominating the airwaves.
If you’ve never attended an online meeting, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VebiA5pGq0
- Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® on MiroTalk with Deon AshleighLink visible for attendees
Shut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure 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
Before your event, please take a few minutes to make sure your video chat setup is working. Once you log in to the meeting, our host will lead introductions, and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period.
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. No one will read or critique your writing.
Lighting-fast rundown
- Do a quick introduction of what you're writing and a word that inspires you
- Write for an hour
- I'll announce when the hour is finished
- After the hour, we'll chat for about 10 minutes (optional)
- You can turn your camera on or off during the writing hour
- Please mute your microphone once we start
- Feel free to leave whenever you want
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Note:
- We're moving to a new video conferencing platform, MiroTalk.
- Password: whewig100
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It's great to make progress with you.
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
- Shut Up & Write with AlisonLink visible for attendees
Online coworking for writers around the world!
Join us for a period of focused writing from the comfort of your own home. All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and don’t worry; no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done.What to Expect
We’ll spend the first 5 minutes settling in as people arrive, and then I will lead quick introductions. Then it's time for our quiet & focused period of writing. After the timer goes off, we’ll finish with a quick check-in to see how everyone's writing went. Then, stick around and chat for a bit, or feel free to head out.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
