What we’re about
Welcome! We are a group that hosts online meetings for anyone who wants to work, write, create, edit, journal--whatever you want to do, we want to help you do it. All types of writing, work, and creativity are accepted.
Our members come from around the world, and include novelists, teachers, freelancers, artists, students, editors--as well as people who are just starting a new creative journey.
We encourage everyone to get to know each other, connect, network, offer support and resources, and create new friendships.
Most sessions have optional check-ins at the beginning and at regular intervals, and end with a checkout. These are for support, accountability, and whatever else might help keep us moving along productively. Overall session lengths can vary, but will be at least two hours long.
We aim to be an inclusive group including people from all around the world, and we hope to encourage everyone to be their happiest, most productive, and most creative selves!
(Photo credit: skye-studios on unsplash.com)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sunday Writing Marathon ("Act II," drop-ins welcome!)Link visible for attendees
Welcome to our daily, 4-hour writing session! Everyone is welcome (even if you're not working on your writing). You can stay for the full time, take a break midway, drop in for your lunch/dinner break--whatever you need to make progress towards your goals.
(Our full list o' back-to-back writing marathons, social hours, write-ins, and book club can be found on the OCC event page.)
The session starts with short introductions where people share what they're working on, and there is an optional check-in in the middle. At the end, we share our progress (or procrastination problems...) in order to celebrate, commiserate, and support each other.
Schedule: (CT times)
3:45pm – check-in and introductions
6:00 pm – optional halftime check-in
8pm – check-outs (or check-up if you continue into the next session!)There are no critiques, read-alouds, or distractions: just time for focus. If there are other elements of this structure that don't work for you, just use the parts that are helpful.
Happy writing!
Note Zoom passcode: 248653
- Sunday's 3-hour Writing Marathon (Act III, drop-ins welcome!)Link visible for attendees
Welcome to our three-hour writing session! If the 5-hour marathon is our Act I, the plot thickened in Act II, and here's Act III for your creative endeavors to flourish! (Our full list o' back-to-back writing marathons can be found on the OCC event page.)
Everyone is welcome (even if you're not working on your writing). You can stay for the full time, take a break midway, drop in for your lunch/dinner break--whatever you need to make progress towards your goals.
The session starts with a short introduction where people share what they're working on, and there are optional check-ins in the middle. At the end, we share our progress (or procrastination problems...) in order to celebrate, commiserate, and support each other.
Schedule: (PT times)
6pm – intros
6:10pm – Writing Session #1 (1 hour & 20 min)
7:30 pm – check-in
7:40pm – Writing Session #2 (1 hour & 10 min)
8:50pm – check-outsThere are no critiques, read-alouds, or distractions: just time for focus. If there are other elements of this structure that don't work for you, just use the parts that are helpful.
Happy writing!
Note Zoom passcode: 248653
- Write with Belinda from MelbourneLink visible for attendees
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for 3hrs of writing from the comfort of home.Shut Up & Write hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to be successful in their personal writing goals. 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.
SCHEDULE (AEST)
3pm – Quick intros: what are you working on?
3:15pm – Timer starts: write for 1 hour
4:00pm – Midsession checkin #1: how's it going?
5:00pm – Midsession checkin #2: still going strong?
5:45pm – The End + quick check-in: how did you go?What to Expect
Before your event, please take a few minutes to make sure your video chat setup is working. Once you log in to the meeting, 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. 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.
What do I need?
A computer with working camera and microphone, a good internet connection, and optionally, headphones.Other important details
Technical difficulties are part and parcel of getting together online.
If you’ve never used your computer for an online meeting, take a few minutes before we meet to familiarize yourself with how to use Zoom by reviewing the below tutorial:[ZOOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VebiA5pGq0]
[GOOGLE HANGOUTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG7cTNbaOgU]
If you run into technical issues, remember that this is the time you’ve carved out for yourself and your writing. Whether or not you were able to join our online meet-up, go ahead and get your writing started, then leave a comment below to let us know how it went for you.
Featured image by Penny from Pixabay; Note: This event is crossposted from Shut Up & Write.
