Shut Up & Write!® [Center City/Old City]

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 writing

Optional 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 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.

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, no password needed.

Please be prepared to order a beverage and/or snack to thank our hosts. Use the QR code at the table or a kiosk near the counter to order with a credit or debit card.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

Parking can be tight and/or expensive here, so consider other options than driving.

Happy writing, and I look forward to seeing you there on Tuesday mornings.