Shut Up & Write!® Portland

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 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoons!

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:
3:00 - Quick introductions
3:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
4:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 4:30 pm. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.

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 were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.

Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Ava Roasteria!

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.

If we are inside, there are plenty of outlets. If we decide to go outside, there will be no outlets. As always, if you are bringing an electronic device, try to bring one that's as charged as possible.

Other Important Details:
Ava Roasteria has WiFi. It is a simple sign-in with no password.

TRAVEL / PARKING: Located in a shopping center, Ava Roasteria has plenty of free parking. Please mind the handicap and "15 minute only" spaces. If you are taking Trimet, it is located right on the 38 bus line.

SEATING INFORMATION: We will always be located inside at the beginning of meet-up. If enough people want to go outside to enjoy the beautiful patio, flowers, and water features to write, we can do that too.

GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. There are excellent cafe drinks and baked goods!

Meet writers in your area!

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers (poets, novelists, screenwriters, memoirists, podcasters, nonfiction writers) and all experience levels are welcome. These sessions are about getting words down on paper and meeting fellow word smiths!

When you arrive, take some time to say hello and chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, there will be quick introductions and then the timer will be set for our hour long writing session!

Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other more. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries, we'll see you next time!

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:

Look for the Shut Up & Write table tent and the SUAW water bottle-that's me! The coffee shop can get loud so consider bringing headphones if you're concerned about volume. Indoor and outdoor seating options are also available on nice days!

WiFi name/password: [PLEASE INCLUDE DETAILS]

Travel/Parking info: Street parking, bike parking, motorcycle parking.

Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.