Shut up and Write + coffee ☕️, East Bay (updated)

*RSVP required (group limited to 8). A waitlist opens once the RSVP form is completed. Locations may change weekly. Turn on notifications here!

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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.

What
Join other writers for an hour of focused writing. Please change your RSVP if you need to cancel!

"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/area held until 4 PM. Before/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). Please thank our host by ordering food and drinks on-site.
• Parking lot in front of building.
• 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: Flourish

Posted by: Rosanna, volunteer organizer