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 (1)
See all- Shut Up & Write!® Thursdays in Traverse CityBooks-A-Million, Traverse City, MI
Are you looking for company when writing?
Your host likes writing in the company of other people writing, so please join him no matter what you want to write. Books, stories, essays, blog entries, scripts, poems, dissertations, resumes, email messages -- we invite you to write with us at this FREE meetup!If you want to support good writing habits and build in some accountability, join us for an hour and a half of focused writing time on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am.
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.
Schedule
10:00 am – Space setup, then quick introductions (and some individual goal-setting)
10:15 am – Timer starts. Quiet, focused writing for 1-1/2 hours.
11:45 am – Timer ends. Stick around to chat, keep writing, or head out.Socializing is optional but welcome. After all, writing is solitary, and sometimes it helps to spend a little time around other people who understand the rewards and challenges. But if you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
Running late? Just show up, get yourself settled, and write for the remainder of the hour. You are welcome to join in any post-writing socializing.
A note about the format
Shut Up & Write doesn't host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft and generate new writing.For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
What should I bring?
Bring whatever you need for your own writing.
If you need to muffle ambient noise, you may want to bring headphones, earbuds, or ear plugs.Some important details
Books-a-Million has wifi and lots of parking. They serve coffee and snacks, and please thank our hosts by purchasing something (and yes, books definitely count!). Your host has a membership (he's a Books-a-Millionaire, apparently) and you are welcome to share that number for a discount on all of your purchases.What if this time doesn't work?
If you would like a different weekly time, consider becoming a Shut Up & Write host, too. The more, the merrier! See the SUAW website for info about becoming an event organizer.Come join us and get some writing done before the week is done, too!
