

About us
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.
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Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
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Shut Up & Write!® in Capitol Hill
Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA, USCome write with us on Fridays! This is a coworking hour for any and all writers, no matter your experience level or what you write.
Yes, you can write anything: a zine, an article, a cover letter, a dream journal, a homework essay, your next novel, etc. If you want to write, you are welcome here.
We don’t share our work or provide critiques/feedback. Like it says on the tin, we just shut up and write :)
Tips:
- Look for the reserved table signs at the back of the cafe (past the staircase)!
- Bring noise cancelling headphones/ear muffs if you don’t enjoy the background noise of a busy cafe.
- If you need to take a phone call, please step away from group to take it.
Here's the schedule:
Before 10:30 (optional) | Socialize, say hi, set your shit up, hang out, toilet time, and/or support our local coffeeshop by purchasing a beverage or foodstuff of your choice.
10:30 - 10:45 | Introductions (and optional summary of what you plan to work on)
10:45 - 11:45 | Shut up and write!
11:45 - 12:00 | Summary of how it went (and reminder introductions).After 12:00 (optional) | You're free to scurry away or stay to write and/or chat after
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: Little Oddfellows/welcome2oddfellows
Travel / Parking info: Limited street parking. But Cap Hill has some of the best public transit access in the city, including a multitude of bus lines, the First Hill street car and the nearby Capitol Hill Link Station.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.4 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in Bellevue
Cafe Hagen (Bellevue), 777 108 Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, USJoin 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: NO wifi at this location
Travel / Parking info: Parking garage beneath the cafe is free on weekends3 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in Rainier Valley
Third Place Books, 5041 Wilson Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USCoworking 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: will be updated at the venue
Travel / Parking info: Parking lot available at location
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.3 attendees
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