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.
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Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
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Shut Up & Write!® – Union Square Somerville – Saturdays 10:00 AM at Life Alive
Life Alive Organic Cafe Union Square, 32 Prospect St, Somerville, MA, USShut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress.
What to Expect
RSVP and please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled at an in-person event. I 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. Members often talk about their successes and challenges as writers. 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. If you are on time, please be willing to make room for latecomers.
What Should I Bring?
- Whatever you need to be able to write!
- Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
9 attendeesShut Up & Write!® – Union Square Somerville – Saturdays 10:00 AM at Life Alive
Life Alive Organic Cafe Union Square, 32 Prospect St, Somerville, MA, USShut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress.
What to Expect
RSVP and please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled at an in-person event. I 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. Members often talk about their successes and challenges as writers. 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. If you are on time, please be willing to make room for latecomers.
What Should I Bring?
- Whatever you need to be able to write!
- Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
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Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.