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!® Brooklyn Carreta/SE PortlandBrooklyn Carreta Bar & Carts, Portland, OR
Since Crux/SE Portland closed, we are now settling in at Brooklyn Carreta.
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.
What to Expect
We support each other in the struggle to write. This group generally writes for 25 minutes or so and then takes a 10 minute or so break to chat. Although we are not a critique group, we do talk about writing topics, such as character development, plot organization, etc. The point is to encourage and offer useful tips.For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
Being Late is Okay.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.Other Important Details:
Stay tuned for location updates. Email info@holtzreport.com with questions.Please contact us with any questions.
- Shut Up & Write!® TIGARD Writers' SpaceTigard Public Library, Tigard, OR
Organizer Linda - co-hosts Carol,Jessica
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 6:00 pm on Thursday evenings.
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:
5:45: room is available
6:00: Meet and Greet .
Each week a different host opens the session with a brief icebreaker.6:15 : Write for an hour
7:15 : check in with group ,continue to write , or simply leave
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. Some writers do voluntarily share aloud a sample of their work .
7:45 : room availability ends
For more information about our events, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
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!® Tigard Writers' Space sign.) If you are on time, please be willing to make room for any friendly latecomers.
What Should I Bring? ( once monthly we bring snacks for a potluck )
Whatever you need to be able to write!
*** Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the occasional conversation by other patrons or front desk.
Other Important Details:
*We sometimes meet outside of regular times at designated locations to share food and write from a prompt to share. Make sure you are on our email list to receive notices about all our events.WIFI NAME/PASSWORD: Simply log on to your computer to access the library's wifi .
TRAVEL / PARKING: available at site
SEATING INFORMATION: We will be in the Library Technology room.
Plugs are available to recharge your laptop or device.
GUIDELINES: Snacks and covered drinks are permitted to bring to the library.
