\*RSVP required. \*We need **three** (**3**) attendees to make this happen. Max. 8. Waitlist opens once the form is completed. Locations (east bay) may change weekly. [Turn on notifications here](https://www.meetup.com/account/comm/shutupandwritesfo)!

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**Welcome**! Let's write in a quiet space in the library!

**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. Optional: 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/during/after meeting: Feel free to work in the common area! [Hours.](https://ccclib.org/locations/19/)

**Guidelines**
• Wi-Fi available
• **Amenities**: common open space (for eating, phone calls, more space), coffee and tea for sale on ground floor.
• BART: Orinda station.
• **[Parking](https://ccclib.org/locations/19/)** garage: Look for entrance at ground floor of library
First three hours are FREE at garage and on street.
• 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](https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritesfo/)" 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: Orinda Public Library by W. Ellerston

Posted by: Rosanna, volunteer organizer

Rosanna B (volunteer)  🌺

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