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!® RichmondRetro Reads Bookstore, Henrico, VA
Join us for an hour of focused writing time. 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.
When you arrive, say hello to everyone and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. There is seating throughout the bookstore for about 12 people. An outdoor patio is available when the weather is nice.
Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!
A note about the format
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.Please note that the bookstore is now open until 5, and there may be some activity during the writing hour.
For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com.
Other Important Details:
WiFi name/password: RetroReads Guest/Books500
Travel / Parking info: Parking in front and back of building
Venue Guidelines: Caffespresso is located on lower level and open until 4 pm. Members are welcome to bring drinks and food into bookstore. - Shut Up & Write!® 1st Sundays @ ICAInstitute for Contemporary Art, Richmond, VA
This time graciously hosted by the Institute of Contemporary Art's Cafe, 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 10am, Sunday morning!
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.
Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - Socializing, quick introductions
10:30 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
11:30 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing
12:00 - Adjourn
Happy writing and we look forward to seeing you!Important Details:
- OUR HOST: Our gracious host for this time will be the cafe at the Institute of Contemporary Art. The ICA Café is a place to gather, relax, and tap into local coffee, tea and toasts. All to-stay. They collaborate with local makers, crafters, and creators to offer a welcoming space.
- SEATING INFORMATION: ICA has graciously offered to allow us use of their cafe space for this event. There is no assigned seating; however, please be aware cafe business will continue per usual and be courteous to non-SUaW customers.
- WHAT SHOULD I BRING?: Whatever you need to be able to write, including earbuds, earphones, or earplugs if you'd like some noise cancellation while you work.
- TECH SETUP: We hold our events around the community and outlet availability can't be guaranteed, so please come with freshly charged laptops.
- OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING: We take a half-hour for socializing before starting each session. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
- BEING LATE IS OKAY: If you arrive after the hour has started, just show up and get settled. After the hour, we'll have another set of introductions, and don't hesitate to say hi to the organizers afterward! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
- SUaW CODE OF CONDUCT: https://shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct
