Shut Up & Write!® Seattle

Since mid-August 2020, the chapter of Shut Up & Write based in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle has become national (and even international!) in its online incarnation. Our members continue to find it motivating and helpful, and we’re excited to welcome you to write with us. And so . . .

Join us at 9:30am (Pacific time) on Monday mornings for TWO hours of writing!

Whether it’s a book, blog, script, essay, story, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, screenplay or just plain work stuff, you are invited. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about it, come and get some real writing done.

Please reach out to me at dgurcaymorris [at] gmail [dot] com with any questions or suggestions.

Schedule
9:30 a.m. ................ Brief check-ins to share goals for the session
9:35 ........................ Timer starts: write for 50 minutes
10:25 ...................... Short break
10:35 ...................... Timer starts: write for 50 minutes
11:25–11:30 .......... The end: chat / take off / keep writing

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens during the break and at 10:25. Though writing tends to be solitary, connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers often provides welcome levity.

BEING LATE IS OKAY, but . . . please sign in and enter the room without interrupting others if we’re in the midst of a 50-minute writing session.

LEAVING EARLY IS OKAY, but . . . wait for the break if you can; otherwise, please exit the room without interrupting others if we’re in the midst of a 50-minute writing session. A quick note in chat saying goodbye is always welcome, though!

What should I have handy?
Whatever you need to write :)

——— Happy writing! ———

Join us virtually for two hours of uninterrupted writing!

It’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers, even if our shared presence is virtual. See if it’s true for you at 6:00 pm on Wednesdays. We'll use Zoom; the link becomes available only when you RSVP.

Whatever you are working on, 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.

6:00 - Host(s) show up on Zoom. Brief introductions. Timer starts no later than 6:05—mute your mic and start writing!

7:00 - 10 minute break (optional)

8:00 - Timer stops. Chat, sign off, or keep writing.

GUIDELINES:

• RSVP in advance to reveal the link to the Zoom address

• Please MUTE yourself after the timer is started

• Since we will be in each other's virtual company, you are encouraged to keep your video camera ON during the session; it boosts morale

• To minimize distraction, turn your video camera OFF when you need to leave to take a break, answer the phone, or do something other than write

• During timed writing, please use the CHAT text feature for any necessary communication

• Socialize before or after the session

DISABILITIES: Let the hosts know in advance if you need any accommodation. We're not the savviest tech people, but we'll do what we can.

BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up, turn ON your camera, turn OFF your mic, and start writing! Type us a note in the Chat if you like.

Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!