Upcoming
Events

Whether you need an accountability group, want to be savvier about the business of authorship, or are looking for a writers’ retreat to kick start 2024, we’ve got you covered.

We do our best to keep the below calendar as up-to-date as possible, but life happens. That’s why we encourage you to rsvp via any of the links provided below. When you rsvp, you’re guaranteed to get updates about event locations and cancellations.


May
6

Maricopa Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.

SCHEDULE:
4:30 PM - Quick introductions/Announcements
4:45 PM - Timer starts: write for 1.5 hours
6:15 PM - Writing ends. Optional writing exercise / group chat.

HOST:
Tereza K.

COST:
No fee.

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/xgklktygchbjb/

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.

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May
2

Gilbert Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

In the private room at the back of la Madeleine restaurant located at San Tan Mall.
It’s on the side of the mall where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is.

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

HOSTS:
Lisa & Peggy

COST:
No fee, but if you order something from la Madeleine be sure to let them know you’re with the writing group. They’ll put your purchase toward the room costs. If you don’t want to order anything, that’s ok too!

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/dmsbhtygchbdb/

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.

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May
1

Metro Phoenix Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person Event)

The group meets in a private room in the back area, just beyond the washrooms.
If you’re attending for the first time and can’t find us, just ask at the cafe. They’ll point you in our direction!

SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM - Sign-in and introductions
10:20 AM - Timer starts: silent writing hour (sometimes we write for 1.5 hours)
11:20 AM - Optional writing exercise or group discussion

HOSTS:
Sue F, Mary C, Tracy H

COST:
$5 cash which is applied to the room rental rate

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/pwjjktygchbcb/

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.

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Apr
29

Maricopa Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.

SCHEDULE:
4:30 PM - Quick introductions/Announcements
4:45 PM - Timer starts: write for 1.5 hours
6:15 PM - Writing ends. Optional writing exercise / group chat.

HOST:
Tereza K.

COST:
No fee.

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/xgklktygcgbmc/

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.

View Event →
Apr
25

Gilbert Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

In the private room at the back of la Madeleine restaurant located at San Tan Mall.
It’s on the side of the mall where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is.

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

HOSTS:
Lisa & Peggy

COST:
No fee, but if you order something from la Madeleine be sure to let them know you’re with the writing group. They’ll put your purchase toward the room costs. If you don’t want to order anything, that’s ok too!

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/dmsbhtygcgbhc/

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.

View Event →
Apr
24

Metro Phoenix Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person Event)

The group meets in a private room in the back area, just beyond the washrooms.
If you’re attending for the first time and can’t find us, just ask at the cafe. They’ll point you in our direction!

SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM - Sign-in and introductions
10:20 AM - Timer starts: silent writing hour (sometimes we write for 1.5 hours)
11:20 AM - Optional writing exercise or group discussion

HOSTS:
Sue F, Mary C, Tracy H

COST:
$5 cash which is applied to the room rental rate

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/plqsjtygcgbgc/

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.

View Event →
Apr
22

Maricopa Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.

SCHEDULE:
4:30 PM - Quick introductions/Announcements
4:45 PM - Timer starts: write for 1.5 hours
6:15 PM - Writing ends. Optional writing exercise / group chat.

HOST:
Tereza K.

COST:
No fee.

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/xgklktygcgbdc/

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.

View Event →
Apr
18

Gilbert Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

In the private room at the back of la Madeleine restaurant located at San Tan Mall.
It’s on the side of the mall where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is.

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

HOSTS:
Lisa & Peggy

COST:
No fee, but if you order something from la Madeleine be sure to let them know you’re with the writing group. They’ll put your purchase toward the room costs. If you don’t want to order anything, that’s ok too!

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/dmsbhtygcgbxb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
17

Metro Phoenix Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person Event)

The group meets in a private room in the back area, just beyond the washrooms.
If you’re attending for the first time and can’t find us, just ask at the cafe. They’ll point you in our direction!

SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM - Sign-in and introductions
10:20 AM - Timer starts: silent writing hour (sometimes we write for 1.5 hours)
11:20 AM - Optional writing exercise or group discussion

HOSTS:
Sue F, Mary C, Tracy H

COST:
$5 cash which is applied to the room rental rate

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/pwjjktygcgbwb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
15

Maricopa Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.

SCHEDULE:
4:30 PM - Quick introductions/Announcements
4:45 PM - Timer starts: write for 1.5 hours
6:15 PM - Writing ends. Optional writing exercise / group chat.

HOST:
Tereza K.

COST:
No fee.

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/xgklktygcgbtb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
11

Gilbert Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

In the private room at the back of la Madeleine restaurant located at San Tan Mall.
It’s on the side of the mall where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is.

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

HOSTS:
Lisa & Peggy

COST:
No fee, but if you order something from la Madeleine be sure to let them know you’re with the writing group. They’ll put your purchase toward the room costs. If you don’t want to order anything, that’s ok too!

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/dmsbhtygcgbpb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
10

Metro Phoenix Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person Event)

The group meets in a private room in the back area, just beyond the washrooms.
If you’re attending for the first time and can’t find us, just ask at the cafe. They’ll point you in our direction!

SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM - Sign-in and introductions
10:20 AM - Timer starts: silent writing hour (sometimes we write for 1.5 hours)
11:20 AM - Optional writing exercise or group discussion

HOSTS:
Sue F, Mary C, Tracy H

COST:
$5 cash which is applied to the room rental rate

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/plqsjtygcgbnb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
8

Maricopa Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.

SCHEDULE:
4:30 PM - Quick introductions/Announcements
4:45 PM - Timer starts: write for 1.5 hours
6:15 PM - Writing ends. Optional writing exercise / group chat.

HOST:
Tereza K.

COST:
No fee.

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/xgklktygcgblb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
4

Gilbert Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

In the private room at the back of la Madeleine restaurant located at San Tan Mall.
It’s on the side of the mall where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is.

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

HOSTS:
Lisa & Peggy

COST:
No fee, but if you order something from la Madeleine be sure to let them know you’re with the writing group. They’ll put your purchase toward the room costs. If you don’t want to order anything, that’s ok too!

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/dmsbhtygcgbgb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
3

Metro Phoenix Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person Event)

The group meets in a private room in the back area, just beyond the washrooms.
If you’re attending for the first time and can’t find us, just ask at the cafe. They’ll point you in our direction!

SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM - Sign-in and introductions
10:20 AM - Timer starts: silent writing hour (sometimes we write for 1.5 hours)
11:20 AM - Optional writing exercise or group discussion

HOSTS:
Sue F, Mary C, Tracy H

COST:
$5 cash which is applied to the room rental rate

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/plqsjtygcgbfb/

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.

View Event →
Apr
1

Maricopa Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.

SCHEDULE:
4:30 PM - Quick introductions/Announcements
4:45 PM - Timer starts: write for 1.5 hours
6:15 PM - Writing ends. Optional writing exercise / group chat.

HOST:
Tereza K.

COST:
No fee.

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/xgklktygcgbcb/

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.

View Event →
Mar
28

Gilbert Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

In the private room at the back of la Madeleine restaurant located at San Tan Mall.
It’s on the side of the mall where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is.

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

HOSTS:
Lisa & Peggy

COST:
No fee, but if you order something from la Madeleine be sure to let them know you’re with the writing group. They’ll put your purchase toward the room costs. If you don’t want to order anything, that’s ok too!

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/dmsbhtygcfblc/

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.

View Event →
Mar
27

Metro Phoenix Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person Event)

The group meets in a private room in the back area, just beyond the washrooms.
If you’re attending for the first time and can’t find us, just ask at the cafe. They’ll point you in our direction!

SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM - Sign-in and introductions
10:20 AM - Timer starts: silent writing hour (sometimes we write for 1.5 hours)
11:20 AM - Optional writing exercise or group discussion

HOSTS:
Sue F, Mary C, Tracy H

COST:
$5 cash which is applied to the room rental rate

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/plqsjtygcfbkc/

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.

View Event →
Mar
25

Maricopa Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

At the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center.

SCHEDULE:
4:30 PM - Quick introductions/Announcements
4:45 PM - Timer starts: write for 1.5 hours
6:15 PM - Writing ends. Optional writing exercise / group chat.

HOST:
Tereza K.

COST:
No fee.

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/xgklktygcfbhc/

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.

View Event →
Mar
21

Gilbert Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person event)

In the private room at the back of la Madeleine restaurant located at San Tan Mall.
It’s on the side of the mall where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is.

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

HOSTS:
Lisa & Peggy

COST:
No fee, but if you order something from la Madeleine be sure to let them know you’re with the writing group. They’ll put your purchase toward the room costs. If you don’t want to order anything, that’s ok too!

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/dmsbhtygcfbcc/

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.

View Event →
Mar
20

Metro Phoenix Shut Up & Write! ® (In-person Event)

The group meets in a private room in the back area, just beyond the washrooms.
If you’re attending for the first time and can’t find us, just ask at the cafe. They’ll point you in our direction!

SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM - Sign-in and introductions
10:20 AM - Timer starts: silent writing hour (sometimes we write for 1.5 hours)
11:20 AM - Optional writing exercise or group discussion

HOSTS:
Sue F, Mary C, Tracy H

COST:
$5 cash which is applied to the room rental rate

OFFICIAL RSVP LINK:
https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritephoenixaz/events/plqsjtygcfbbc/

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.

View Event →