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.
Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
Upcoming events
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Shut Up & Write Already! Fremont & East SF Bay
Location not specified yetIMPORTANT NOTICE: This event is listed on the Shut Up & Write! website. To see full event details, RSVP, or ask any questions, make sure to join the group here: https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2vH3i21V00
Please see the listing on the Shut Up & Write! website for full and updated event location details.
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Hello, Starting a Shut Up & Write group in Fremont.
Location : Tables in large open atrium area in the back of the Fremont Library (May be changed later, with notice, to reserved rooms in Library, or to local Niles area cafes)
Simple Format :
15 min : Meet & Catch up, share what you like about your writing goals
1 hour 30 min : Write in quiet
15 min : Share what you like (or didnt like) about your writing session!***
Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. After the session, you're welcome to stick around to chat, connect, and build your writing community. Wherever you are in your project, you're not doing it alone—this is your space to write.1 attendee
Shut Up & Write!® at the Glen Park Branch Library
Glen Park Branch Library, 2825 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA, USShut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. 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. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, 2 hours of focused writing, and a final, quick check-in to share the progress.
What to Expect
RSVP and please arrive 5 minutes early to get settled at an in-person event. Our host will lead introductions and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time.
- 12:30 to 12:40 PM: Settle in and do a brief round of introductions (share your name, the project you're working on, and your goal for the session).
- 12:40 to 2:30 PM: Shut up and Write! Engage in dedicated writing time.
- 2:30 PM: Finish the writing session; take some time to chat, relax, and get to know each other if you have extra time. If you'd like to continue writing, the meeting room is reserved until 3 PM, and the library closes at 7 PM.
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 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!® sign.) If you are on time, please be willing to make room for any friendly latecomers.
Leaving early is okay: Feel free to leave early if you'd like, but please try not to disturb the other writers as you go.
What Should I Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Other Important Details:
VENUE: Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94131
Wifi Password: Free through the libraryTRAVEL / PARKING: A 5-minute walk from the Glen Park BART Station
SEATING INFORMATION: Go upstairs to the library's main floor, then head to the meeting room near the information desk.
GUIDELINES: Please respect the library's rules.
3 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in the Central Richmond (Cafe Enchante)
Cafe Enchante (26th and Geary), 6157 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA, 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:
Travel / Parking info: Walking distance from the 38/38R Geary, 29 Sunset, and 1-1R California
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.6 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in Potrero Hill
SF Public Library-Potrero Hill Branch, 1616 20th Street, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us for some focused writing time. You can write poetry, your resume, do research, write a novel, screenplay, short stories, song lyrics or work projects, create apps and games, etc. All types of writing and writers at all levels of experience and expertise are welcome. But 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 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. Writers can say what they are working on if they choose. I 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!
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
WiFi Access: Patrons will find WiFi at all San Francisco Public Library buildings.
Travel / Parking info: Muni #55 bus. Abundant Street parking.1 attendee
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Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.