About us
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.
Sponsors
Shut Up & Write!®
We host free writing events for writers all over the world.
Upcoming events
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4-year Celebration Shut Up & Write!® LEUVEN
wereldcafe.coop, Joris Helleputteplein 2, Leuven, BE*** 4-year Shut Up & Write LEUVEN Celebration: 1 hour writing, lunch, walk***
Join us in celebrating 4 years of Shut Up & Write Leuven! We'll start with our regular writing session from 11h(15) till 12h15. After that we'll have lunch together and we'll end the celebration with a walk, as we've done the past 3 years. You're free to join any of the parts or all parts.SCHEDULE:
11:00 - Quick introductions
11:15 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
12:15 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing
12:30 - Lunch (location tbd)
14:00 - Walk (location tbd)
15:30 - Expected end.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. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
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. There are plugs in the cafe but we may not be seated right next to them, so please charge any device before coming !Other Important Details:
WIFI : the cafe has wifi, the password is written on the menu
TRAVEL / PARKING: The cafe is in the center of the city. An uncovered bike rack is available. For more information on parking, please visit https://leuven.be/parkeren
SEATING INFORMATION: Please RSVP so I know how many seats to book !
GUIDELINES: You are required to order at least one thing to support the café.***We're phasing out using Meetup, please use the Shut Up & Write website (https://www.shutupwrite.com) to register***
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