What we’re about
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.
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See all- Shut Up & Write!® California Writers Club: SF Peninsula Edition (Foster City)Penelope's Coffee and Tea, Foster City, CA
Co-working 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.9:15am: Show up, say hello, grab a drink and/or food, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers.
9:30am: I'll lead brief introductions and goal-setting, then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
9:45-11:15am: Shut Up & Write!
11:15-11:30am: Afterward, we’ll have a few minutes to chat and get to know one another. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no problem!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:
Parking info: Use commercial parking spots on all sides of building. Overflow parking in visitor spots in garage (Drive past cafe and around building to garage entrance. Go to 2nd or 3rd floor spots facing Penelope's.)
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. - Shut Up & Write!® in San JoseTcafe San Jose, San Jose, CA
Coworking 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:
WiFi name/password: [AVAILABLE FROM CAFE STAFF UPON REQUEST. ]
Travel / Parking info: [PARKING LOCATED BEHIND CAFE ON THE CORNER OF SUNSET AND ALUM ROCK AVE.]
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.