Shut Up & Write!® Des Moines

Join us for an hour of focused writing! Write with other writers with no excuses to get in the way. This is a meeting to just write. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, comic, fanfic, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write with us. We'll do some quick intros, talk about what we are working on and then I'll start a timer, then it's heads down writing with no excuses! SCHEDULE: 6:15 - Quick introductions 6:25 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 7:40 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing. It's up to you at this point. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens before intros and after the writing session. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is welcome. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! ABOUT THE PROCESS: \*Bring whatever you need to be able to write! \*Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block any overhead music or other background noises. \*If you plan to write electronically, bring a charged device as the seating arrangements are bound to change. I'll try to get there early and claim seats. Archive Room Johnston Public Library 5/26/2026 - 6:15 PM to 7:45PM There is WiFi available but unsure about plug-ins \*\*This location may change if we end up having a large group. I'll work to find a more accommodating place for us. Thanks for your flexibility!