Shut Up & Write!® Phoenix Metro

At Shut Up & Write we’ve discovered it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Whatever you’re writing—or dream of writing—you’re invited to join us. No one will see what you've written (unless you ask them to) or give you unsolicited advice. We’ve got resources to get you started, to keep you writing, and to help you stay on track.

LOCATION
First Draft Book Bar (inside Changing Hands-Phoenix)
300 W Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Please note: Writing sessions are for adult writers only; there is no childcare available at the site.

COST
$5.00 (cash) per writer / per session (private room rental fee)

SCHEDULE

• Sign in, choose a seat (optional: purchase food/beverage)
• Silent writing (sessions vary from 1 hour to 1.5 hours)
• Post-writing chat. This is a great way to connect with other writers, discuss writing projects and hurdles, share recommendations, and participate in mini-workshops.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

• Your favorite writing tools (if you bring a laptop, be sure it's charged)
• $5.00 cash for room-fee

FOOD/BEVERAGES?
May be purchased at First Draft Book Bar. (No outside food or beverages permitted.)

WIFI?
Yes, First Draft Book Bar has free Wi-Fi.

PARKING?
Free parking is available at the site.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?
First Draft Book Bar is easily accessible via city bus or light rail.

RSVP / WAITLIST

• RSVP required. (If your plans change, please change your RSVP from YES to NO, to open the spot for another writer.)
• Waitlist available. [If multiple people are on the waiting list, regular SU&W writers will receive first priority.]

At Shut Up & Write, we’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Be it a book, blog, script, poem, essay, dissertation, journal, resume, melody, 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 unless you ask for it from one writer to another.

Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. Meeting with other writers keeps you accountable for doing the actual writing and you become part of a writing community. If this sounds right to you, meet us at 5:30 pm on Thursday evenings. We look forward to having you Shut Up & Write!

SCHEDULE:
5:30 - Quick introductions/Announcements
5:45 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
6:45 - Writing ends: Optional writing exercise starts
7:15 - Exercise ends

OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 7:30. 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 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.
Please be sure your laptops are charged, as plugins are limited.

Other Important Details:
Our writing group is popular because of our passionate, engaged writers! We accept 15 writers each week via Meetup. If the group is full, you will be automatically put on the Waitlist, in order of the date and time you put yourself on the list. When someone moves themselves to “NOT GOING” the Meetup app automatically moves the next writer into the event. If you are “GOING” and decide not to show up, PLEASE move yourself to ”NOT GOING” so that those writers on the Waitlist may attend. If you forget to do so more than 2 times, you may be moved to the Waitlist for future events. Please be considerate to your fellow writers.
La Madeleine does have WiFi.
The closest parking is the lot to the east of Dick's Sporting Goods. La Madeleine Bakery & Cafe is located on Desert Sky Drive across the street from Bourbon & Bones Steakhouse
Our group will be in the private room in the back.

GUIDELINES: La Madeleine has graciously offered the use of their private back room for our meetups! Please be courteous and thank our hosts by purchasing a drink, a bakery item, or a meal.

Happy writing, and I look forward to seeing you at La Madeleine Cafe!