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 10 AM on Thursday 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 writing

Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a fun thing.

BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with Denise after the session. (She’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 we look forward to seeing you at Monti's Cafe!

Note: Denise will be your host for this Shut Up and Write!

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.

Monti’s has power outlets, but as always, if you are bringing an electronic device, try to bring one that's as charged as possible.

Other Important Details:
Monti's Cafe has WiFi.

TRAVEL / PARKING: Monti’s Cafe is located inside Monticello Antique Marketplace at 8600 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97216.
There is street parking available, and Tri-Met bus lines 15, 20, and 72 all have stops nearby (consider using trimet.org’s trip planner to plan your route).

GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. They offer cafe drinks and food.

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.

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 9:00am on Sunday 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:
9:00 - Quick introductions
9:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
10:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 10:15. 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. 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 PDX Coffee Club - Hillsdale!

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.

Other Important Details:
***I will have a Pokemon stuffed animal on the Table for attendees to recognize where we are meeting! And the cafe has guest WiFi.***
TRAVEL / PARKING: Limited parking lot.
SEATING INFORMATION: Indoors/Outdoors table seating
GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.