Welcome to Shut Up & Write! 2.0

Welcome to the redesigned Shut Up & Write! platform! We've updated our interface and navigation to make it easier than ever to find writing groups, manage your sessions, and connect with fellow writers around the world.

What's New?

Navigation Changes

The main navigation has been streamlined to help you quickly find what you need:

• Writing Groups (formerly "Events") - Your hub for discovering and joining writing communities

• About - Learn more about Shut Up & Write! and our method

• Resources - Articles and guides to support your writing journey

• Your Account - Quick access to your personal writing hub and settings (when logged in)

Finding Writing Groups

In-Person Writing Groups

In-Person Writing Groups are currently hosted on Meetup.com. When you visit the In-Person Groups page, you'll find:

• Interactive Map - Browse writing groups near you with our map view

• Location Search - Search by city or address to find nearby groups

• Distance Filtering - See how far each group is from your location

• Meetup Integration - Click any group to be redirected to its Meetup.com page where you can RSVP and get full event details

Note: You'll need a Meetup.com account to join and RSVP to in-person groups.

Coming Soon:

We're working on bringing in-person groups directly to the Shut Up & Write! platform! Future features will include:

• Direct RSVP without leaving our site

• Integrated messaging with group members

• Attendance tracking and writing statistics

• Seamless experience across all writing groups

Online Writing Groups

Online Writing Groups are fully hosted on our platform! Discover and join virtual writing sessions from anywhere:

• Browse Sessions - View upcoming online writing sessions and find one that fits your schedule

• Platform Details - See which video platform each session uses (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)

• One-Click Join - RSVP and get conference links directly on our site

• Join Status - Easily see which groups you've already joined

My Sessions (Logged-In Users)

When you're logged in, access "My Sessions" to view:

• All your upcoming writing sessions (both in-person and online)

• Past sessions you've attended

• Calendar view of your writing schedule

• Quick links to the groups you've joined

Your Writing Hub

Your personal dashboard where you can:

• View upcoming sessions at a glance

• See your joined groups

• Access your writing statistics

• Track your writing progress

Notifications

Stay updated with:

• New sessions from groups you follow

• Messages from other writers

• RSVP confirmations and reminders

• Community updates

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Messages

Direct messaging with the writing community:

• Message other writers in your groups

• Communicate with organizers

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Writing Projects

Track your writing goals and progress:

• Create multiple writing projects

• Set word count and time goals

• Log writing sessions

• View progress statistics and achievements

Settings

Customize your experience:

• Update your profile information including adding a About section

• Upload a profile photo or choose an avatar

• Set notification preferences

• Manage email settings

• Update password and security options

Happy writing! We're excited to support you on your writing journey with our improved platform.