Shut Up & Write!™ Silicon Valley

Look for the MEETUP sign. Join us for an hour or more of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, coding 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. Guidelines: Panera Bread offers a variety of food and beverages. Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. This is a good venue for us and we would like support them as much as possible. . SCHEDULE: 7:00 PM - Informal socializing. 7:15 PM - Timer starts: write for one hour. 8:15 PM - (the end) chat / take off / keep writing. Panera Bread closes at 9 PM. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING: Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. IMPORTANT DETAILS: This venue has WiFi. The venue has a parking lot. SEATING INFORMATION: We can spread out and socially distance and sit at different tables. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at our meetup session! Please RSVP "Yes" if you plan to attend. Please keep your RSVP current. There is a seating limit, so If you no-show someone might not get a seat. WHAT TO BRING: Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the venue's overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. There a few power outlets but it is best to come with laptops charged if that is what you use. Safety protocols will be observed. Look for the MEETUP sign.