Shut Up & Write! on Thursday — July 23, 2026
Part of: Shut Up & Write! on Thursday
When: July 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: State Cinema, 375 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Join us for an hour or more of writing, and writing experience exchanges at the State Cinema Cafe (we’re all the way in the back behind the stairs)! We've discovered that writing with a group is very helpful: see if it's true for you! Whatever you're working on, whether it's a novel, poetry, script, essay, dissertation, or simply something for work, you are invited to write with us. Nobody will look at your work or give you unsolicited advice. We're just here to write, together. SCHEDULE: 17:30 - Introductions & inevitable banter 17:45 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 18:45 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing Afterwards, we’ll have an optional time to chat and get to know each other. Members often talk about their successes and challenges as writers. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. Being Late is Okay Just show up and get settled, then check in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write!® sign.) If you are on time, please be willing to make room for any friendly latecomers. What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Please make sure your devices are fully charged or bring a powerbank, as the cafe may not have outlets available. Bring earplugs or headphones if you want to block the cafe’s ambient music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Other Important Details: VENUE WIFI NAME/PASSWORD: The State Cinema does not provide wifi; you will have to either bring your own internet (eg hotspot off your phone), or take it as an opportunity to not be distracted by the internet and simply write! TRAVEL / PARKING: There is a small car park attached to the cinema, but it may be easier to find street parking. Many of the side streets off Elizabeth have free, non-timed parking after 6pm. GUIDELINES: The State Cafe kitchen closes at 7pm, but drinks are available at the bar until 9pm. Please thank our hosts by purchasing something. Directions Enter the State Cinema and walk all the way to the back cafe, and then turn right towards the stairs. Walk past the stairs and look for a table that has the Shut Up and Write sign on it.
Join "Shut Up & Write! on Thursday" on July 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM. A free Shut Up & Write! session in North Hobart, TAS. Show up, sit down, and write.
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Shut Up & Write! is a free, global writing community. Writers show up, sit down, and write together. No workshops, no critiques — just focused writing time with other people doing the same thing.