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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Shut Up & Write!® in Yellow Springs, OhioEmporium Wines & Underdog Café, Yellow Springs, OH
Join us for an hour of writing.
We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write among others writing. See if it’s true for you at 4 p.m. on Monday afternoons.Be it 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:
3:45 p.m. - Arrive anytime and get settled
4:00 p.m. - This is when we start. Brief introductions.
4:05 p.m. - Start writing
5:05 p.m. - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingOPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before or afterwards. Connecting (and sometimes commiserating) with other writers can warm the solitary heart.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Emporium Wines & Underdog Café.
What Should You Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write: paper, pens or pencils, laptop, charger. Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the occasional conversation by other patrons. (They didn't sign up to shut up.)Other Important Details:
- TRAVEL / PARKING: Park on Xenia Avenue or any side streets. A municipal lot is on Corry Street, behind the Subway.
- WELCOME TO YELLOW SPRINGS: There is much to do here.
- GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing food, beverages, or books.
- Shut Up & Write!® in Yellow Springs, OhioEmporium Wines & Underdog Café, Yellow Springs, OH
Join us for an hour of writing.
We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write among others writing. See if it’s true for you at 4 p.m. on Monday afternoons.Be it 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:
3:45 p.m. - Arrive anytime and get settled
4:00 p.m. - This is when we start. Brief introductions.
4:05 p.m. - Start writing
5:05 p.m. - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingOPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before or afterwards. Connecting (and sometimes commiserating) with other writers can warm the solitary heart.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Emporium Wines & Underdog Café.
What Should You Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write: paper, pens or pencils, laptop, charger. Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the occasional conversation by other patrons. (They didn't sign up to shut up.)Other Important Details:
- TRAVEL / PARKING: Park on Xenia Avenue or any side streets. A municipal lot is on Corry Street, behind the Subway.
- WELCOME TO YELLOW SPRINGS: There is much to do here.
- GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing food, beverages, or books.
- Shut Up & Write!® in Yellow Springs, OhioEmporium Wines & Underdog Café, Yellow Springs, OH
Join us for an hour of writing.
We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write among others writing. See if it’s true for you at 4 p.m. on Monday afternoons.Be it 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:
3:45 p.m. - Arrive anytime and get settled
4:00 p.m. - This is when we start. Brief introductions.
4:05 p.m. - Start writing
5:05 p.m. - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingOPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before or afterwards. Connecting (and sometimes commiserating) with other writers can warm the solitary heart.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Emporium Wines & Underdog Café.
What Should You Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write: paper, pens or pencils, laptop, charger. Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the occasional conversation by other patrons. (They didn't sign up to shut up.)Other Important Details:
- TRAVEL / PARKING: Park on Xenia Avenue or any side streets. A municipal lot is on Corry Street, behind the Subway.
- WELCOME TO YELLOW SPRINGS: There is much to do here.
- GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing food, beverages, or books.
- Shut Up & Write!® in Yellow Springs, OhioEmporium Wines & Underdog Café, Yellow Springs, OH
Join us for an hour of writing.
We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write among others writing. See if it’s true for you at 4 p.m. on Monday afternoons.Be it 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:
3:45 p.m. - Arrive anytime and get settled
4:00 p.m. - This is when we start. Brief introductions.
4:05 p.m. - Start writing
5:05 p.m. - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingOPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before or afterwards. Connecting (and sometimes commiserating) with other writers can warm the solitary heart.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at Emporium Wines & Underdog Café.
What Should You Bring?
Whatever you need to be able to write: paper, pens or pencils, laptop, charger. Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the occasional conversation by other patrons. (They didn't sign up to shut up.)Other Important Details:
- TRAVEL / PARKING: Park on Xenia Avenue or any side streets. A municipal lot is on Corry Street, behind the Subway.
- WELCOME TO YELLOW SPRINGS: There is much to do here.
- GUIDELINES: Please thank our hosts by purchasing food, beverages, or books.
