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!® Millis, MANirvana Tea House & Cafe, Millis, MA
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at Nirvana Teahouse and Café on Thursdays at 7pm.
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:
7:00 - Quick introductions, buy some tea and snacks!!
7:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingWriting 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 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 Nirvana!
What Should I Bring?
- Whatever you need to be able to write!
- Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Other Important Details:
Parking is free. There are a few spaces by the entrance and a much larger lot if you continue past the small lot Nirvana shares. The Millis Library is in the next door building! Woohoo!
Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. Nirvana offers a vegan menu as well as coffee and tea.If anyone is interested, I also lead writing workshops. Message me directly!
- Shut Up & Write!® Millis, MANirvana Tea House & Cafe, Millis, MA
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at Nirvana Teahouse and Café on Thursdays at 7pm.
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:
7:00 - Quick introductions, buy some tea and snacks!!
7:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingWriting 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 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 Nirvana!
What Should I Bring?
- Whatever you need to be able to write!
- Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Other Important Details:
Parking is free. There are a few spaces by the entrance and a much larger lot if you continue past the small lot Nirvana shares. The Millis Library is in the next door building! Woohoo!
Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. Nirvana offers a vegan menu as well as coffee and tea.If anyone is interested, I also lead writing workshops. Message me directly!
- Shut Up & Write!® Millis, MANirvana Tea House & Cafe, Millis, MA
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at Nirvana Teahouse and Café on Thursdays at 7pm.
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:
7:00 - Quick introductions, buy some tea and snacks!!
7:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingWriting 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 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 Nirvana!
What Should I Bring?
- Whatever you need to be able to write!
- Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Other Important Details:
Parking is free. There are a few spaces by the entrance and a much larger lot if you continue past the small lot Nirvana shares. The Millis Library is in the next door building! Woohoo!
Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. Nirvana offers a vegan menu as well as coffee and tea.If anyone is interested, I also lead writing workshops. Message me directly!
- Shut Up & Write!® Millis, MANirvana Tea House & Cafe, Millis, MA
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at Nirvana Teahouse and Café on Thursdays at 7pm.
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:
7:00 - Quick introductions, buy some tea and snacks!!
7:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writingWriting 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 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 Nirvana!
What Should I Bring?
- Whatever you need to be able to write!
- Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons.
Other Important Details:
Parking is free. There are a few spaces by the entrance and a much larger lot if you continue past the small lot Nirvana shares. The Millis Library is in the next door building! Woohoo!
Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. Nirvana offers a vegan menu as well as coffee and tea.If anyone is interested, I also lead writing workshops. Message me directly!
