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!® in Washington Square / Center City
Good Karma Cafe, 928 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USCoworking 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.
The timing is approximately:
- 5 pm - Chit chat + check-in
- 5.15–6.45 - Uninterrupted writing (if you come during this, just sit down and start scribbling!)
- 6.45 - Tell us how it went
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!
Good Karma stays open until 8pm, and serves beer and wine as well as NA drinks and food.
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:
- This is the Good Karma Cafe at 928 Pine St — there are others!
- WiFi name/password: Good Karma Guest / goodkarma
- Travel / Parking info: Street parking / Subway / Bus / PATCO
- Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
- Post your events / blogs in our FB group: facebook.com/people/Shut-Up-and-Write-Philly/61578895862190/
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Shut Up & Write!® in South Philly
Miles Table, 821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA, USCalling all early birds! Join us for some focused writing time on Saturday mornings. All experience levels and genres are welcome. And don’t worry, no one will see what you've written.
When you show up, say hello, order your coffee, and get your writing tools ready. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions. At 9:15, we set the timer for 60 minutes of quiet and focused writing time. If you happen to arrive late, just grab a seat and get right to it!
Afterward, we’ll share how the session went. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! We'll wrap up at 10:30am. But if you're in the flow, you are more than welcome to stick around.
A note about the format:
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a sanctuary 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: TwoPersons [Inquire for password] (2G network)
Travel / Parking info: Parking is free in the surrounding neighborhood, and there is a bike rack out front as well. The entrance to Mile's Table is on Dudley Street, and the restaurant is on the right once you enter the building.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Accessibility: There is an accessible ramp entrance.
Safe Space: This group welcomes people of all identities and walks of life, and we will maintain a safe and respectful space for one another.3 attendees
Shut Up & Write!® in East Falls, Philadelphia
Vault + Vine, 3507 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, USCo-working for writers in East Falls, Philadelphia!
Join us for some focused writing time at Vault + Vine coffee shop and plant store in East Falls!
All writers and all experience levels are welcome. 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 on the upper level, and grab a drink or snack if you wish. 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 (optional) 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: Vault Vine Guest
WiFi Password: vaultvine
Venue Guidelines: It is not required to purchase anything, but Vault + Vine sells coffee, food and gifts.4 attendees![Shut Up & Write!® [Old City]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/1/a/f/highres_517444527.jpeg)
Shut Up & Write!® [Old City]
Café Square One, 311 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, USIMPORTANT: Please register for this and all subsequent meetings at Shut Up & Write, not here on Meetup.
Join us weekly for 90 minutes of productive writing at Cafe Square One. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you from 9:00-11:00 am on Tuesday mornings.
Whether you're working on 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. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:10 - Order refreshments; say hello
9:10-9:15 - Brief introductions; tell us what you're working on
9:15 - Timer starts: write for 90 minutes
10:45 - The end: Tell us how your writing went, chat, take off, or keep writingOptional socializing happens at the beginning and end of the session. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
Being late is okay. Just show up and get settled, then check in with the host after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to listen to your own music or block out background noise or music playing in the cafe.
If you're writing on your laptop, be sure it's fully charged, as there's no guarantee you'll have an outlet nearby. The café does have free wi-fi; the password is printed on your purchase receipt.
Please be prepared to order a beverage and/or snack to thank our hosts. Use a kiosk near the counter to order with a credit/debit card or your phone.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS
Parking can be tight and/or expensive here, so consider other options than driving.
Happy writing, and we look forward to seeing you there on Tuesday mornings.
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Past events
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