You Write. We Build the Space.

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Shut Up & Write! is more than a habit; it’s a lifeline for writers everywhere. Your donation keeps our events free, inclusive, and thriving. Consider making your gift recurring to help sustain this global community for years to come.

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Shut Up & Write! is an initiative of Writing Partners, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S.

Why Your Gift Matters

Shut Up & Write! reaches over 1,500 communities every week. Your donation helps us:

  • Host free online and in-person writing events around the globe

  • Train and support hundreds of volunteer organizers

  • Partner with universities and underserved communities

  • Build new tools to make writing more accessible for everyone

“This community made me fall in love with writing again.”
— Writer, Australia
“I finally finished my thesis because of SUAW.”
— PhD Student, UK
“I came for the accountability, but I stayed for the people. Shut Up & Write! gave me a writing practice—and a place to belong.”
— Novelist, Canada
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 FAQs

  • Our organizers generously give their time, but running a global network takes real infrastructure. Your donation helps us:

    • Maintain the free platform that connects writers and organizers

    • Provide training and support for volunteers

    • Host daily online sessions across multiple time zones

    • Reach underserved communities and universities

    • Ensure quality, accessibility, and consistency across every event

    Even with volunteers, none of this is sustainable without support from our community.

  • Your donation directly supports the tools, systems, and people that make Shut Up & Write! possible—from our digital platform and online event infrastructure to training, outreach, and support for volunteer organizers.

  • Yes. Shut Up & Write! is an initiative of Writing Partners, a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

  • Yes! Email questions@shutupwrite.com with the honoree’s name, their email, your message (optional), and your donation amount. We will send them a note letting them know a gift was made in their honor and confirm your receipt details.

  • Yes! Monthly donations help us plan ahead and grow sustainably. Just check the “Monthly Donation” option above.