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!® Virtual from Pittsburgh, PALink 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
Hello!I'm Stephanie (SFWN), writing from Pittsburgh (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania), in the U.S. of A.
I'm hosting this virtual SU&W meeting every Saturday mornings via Zoom (and Google Meet). Please use my (personal, pro) Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82098174374?pwd=NmdkQnBDeDlxTGM1eUFlVGhDdmRSUT09
Meeting ID: 820 9817 4374
Passcode: 050989Official description:
"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."
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
What to Expect
We'll introduce ourselves and then write for an hour. Then we'll come back together and share what we were working on or what we accomplished during the hour.If you're late, it's fine. If you need to leave early, that's fine, too.
Other Important Details:
Thank you in advance for sharing. - Shut Up & Write!® in Lawrenceville - Wednesday EveningsHappenstance Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA
This is the event on Wednesday evenings. There is also an event at Happenstance on Friday mornings.
Coworking for writers in your area!
Join us for some focused writing time. 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 and meeting other writers in your area.When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
A note about the format
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com
Other Important Details:
WiFi name/password: Happenstance_Cafe_Guest / HapsPGH3832
Travel / Parking info: StreetPlease thank Happenstance for hosting us by purchasing something.
- Shut Up & Write!® LawrencevilleHappenstance Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA
Join us for an hour of writing! We've discovered that it's strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it's true for you at 10:00 AM on Friday mornings.
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
10:00 - Quick introductions
10:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
11:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingOptional Socializing happens at 11:15. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
Being Late is OK: 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 were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing! I look forward to seeing you at Happenstance Cafe.
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.
Electric outlets for laptops are available.WiFi
Happenstance guest
Password: HapsPGH3832Parking
Free street parkingHappenstance Cafe offers food and beverages.
Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. - Shut Up & Write!® Virtual from Pittsburgh, PALink 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
Hello!I'm Stephanie (SFWN), writing from Pittsburgh (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania), in the U.S. of A.
I'm hosting this virtual SU&W meeting every Saturday mornings via Zoom (and Google Meet). Please use my (personal, pro) Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82098174374?pwd=NmdkQnBDeDlxTGM1eUFlVGhDdmRSUT09
Meeting ID: 820 9817 4374
Passcode: 050989Official description:
"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."
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
What to Expect
We'll introduce ourselves and then write for an hour. Then we'll come back together and share what we were working on or what we accomplished during the hour.If you're late, it's fine. If you need to leave early, that's fine, too.
Other Important Details:
Thank you in advance for sharing.
