Shut up and Write + Coffee ☕️, East Bay (Monthly)

• RSVP required (space limited to 6). Waitlist opens once the form is completed. FREE.
• Address will be emailed by noon to confirmed attendees. Turn on notifications here.
• Drinks, snacks are ok. No: phone calls and meals inside meeting room, walk-ins, no-shows. Thanks.

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Welcome! Let's write in a quiet space.

Meet: Registered guests, wait in common area. Host will share specific table location upon arrival, in comments section/app.

Please change your RSVP if you need to cancel!

What
Join other writers for an hour of focused writing.

"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." Come and get it done.

Schedule
2:15 PM Arrive. Order coffee, snacks. Find group. Settle in.

2:30 Quick intros (name and current writing projects

2:45 Timer starts. Write for one hour.

3:45 The end. Chat (outside), take off, or keep writing.

*Table reserved until 4 PM. Before/during/after meeting: Feel free to work in the common area! Hours.

Guidelines
• Wi-Fi available
• Amenities: common open space (for eating, phone calls, more space), coffee and tea for sale. Please buy your food/drink here to thank our host!
• BART: Walnut Creek. Free shuttle from the the WC BART station. More on public transportation.
• Parking garage: 1300 S Main St. More info.
First three hours are FREE. Entrance on Main St. is one block south of venue.
• Bring headphones if you want to reduce outside noise distraction.
• Socializing (optional, outside of room) happens at the end. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is encouraged.
• RSVP only if you can make it, and update ASAP if your plans change.
• Running late? Join us quietly and start writing!

This is your practice and focus time, so I hope to see you there.

Happy Writing!

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Notes
• See "About" for SUAW meeting tips and etiquette.
• Locations and times change according to availability.
• By joining, you agree to workspace rules and agree to leaving space in same condition as it was found.
• Photo: Capital One bank and cafe

THANK YOU TO OUR VENUE SPONSOR: Capital One cafe and bank, Walnut Creek, who supports non-profits through providing venues.

Posted by: Rosanna, volunteer organizer