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.
Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
Upcoming events
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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.
4 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® Tuesdays! Mr. Crepe!
Location not specified yetIMPORTANT NOTICE: This event is listed and managed on the Shut Up & Write! website. Any information included on the Meetup listing may not include the latest information.
To RSVP to events and find full and updated event information, please join the group page here: https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2vF3R3Xh00
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Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. After the session, you're welcome to stick around to chat, connect, and build your writing community. Wherever you are in your project, you're not doing it alone—this is your space to write.
6 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.
1 attendeeShut Up & Write!® Tuesdays! Mr. Crepe!
Location not specified yetIMPORTANT NOTICE: This event is listed and managed on the Shut Up & Write! website. Any information included on the Meetup listing may not include the latest information.
To RSVP to events and find full and updated event information, please join the group page here: https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2vF3R3Xh00
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Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. After the session, you're welcome to stick around to chat, connect, and build your writing community. Wherever you are in your project, you're not doing it alone—this is your space to write.
2 attendees
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Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.