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.
Latecomers: After Introductions, we’re in our silent-writing time. For security and to provide focus for our SUAW-session participants, the meeting may be closed to further attendees. Please join us another day, during our introduction time (schedule below). We wish you happy writing!
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 Saving 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
- Thursday Writing Sessions with Kendria and GarielLink visible for attendees
Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. Wherever you are in your project, you're not doing it alone—this is your space to write.
We will begin with some ground rules and introductions. Afterwards, we will go into our silent writing time. At around 7:50 pm EST, everyone will have the opportunity to share how their writing session went.
What to Expect
We’ll spend the first 5-10 minutes doing quick introductions. Then it's time for our quiet & focused period of writing. In the last 10 minutes we’ll finish with a quick check-in to see how everyone's writing went.For our full event schedule, visit Writing Community - Shut Up & Write
We hope you are able to join us!
Zoom Information
Meeting ID: 773 3073 9221Passcode: SUAW2025
