
Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe)
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The Shut Up and Write group will meet on 17 October 2026 at the Waterstones Piccadilly Lower Ground Cafe in London. Writers are asked to arrive by 10:20am for introductions before starting timed 45-minute writing sessions. The event welcomes newcomers to work on any type of text in a supportive environment where unsolicited advice is not given.
Join us to work in company on your own writing, be it a book, blog, screenplay, dissertation, poem, song, coursework, memoir, play, journal, travel writing, work stuff or anything else. Newcomers always welcome. No one will see what you're writing or give you unsolicited advice. **OUR USUAL VENUE IS CLOSING FOR REFURBISHMENT - WE ARE NOW MEETING IN THE LOWER GROUND (BASEMENT) CAFE AT WATERSTONES PICCADILLY.** Please arrive by 10:20 at the latest. \*\*And if you can't make it change then your RSVP to "not going" ASAP to free it for someone else, thanks. TIMINGS:- 10:00 - Host of the day will be there - say hello, especially if you’re new. 10:25 - Brief introductions for everybody - your name and what you’re working on. 10:30 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 11:15 – Break, chat to your neighbours if you like 11:30 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 12:15 - The End. Bring whatever you need to be able to write. It’s a café, there’s some noise so earbuds/headphones/earplugs are handy. There’s no mains sockets so please bring charged-up laptops. And please remember everybody, thank our venue by buying a drink or food, and don’t consume anything from outside while you're here. \*\*If you arrive after 10:30 - everyone will be quiet and writing. Please do respect that and there will be no space for anyone without an RSVP\*\* We’re looking forward to writing with you, your hosts, Sarah, Nick, Anna, John, Emily and Solitaire
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Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00.
Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) is held at London (London, UK, London).
The forecast for Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) is Clear · 10°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of London can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Shut Up and Write group will meet on 17 October 2026 at the Waterstones Piccadilly Lower Ground Cafe in London. Writers are asked to arrive by 10:20am for introductions before starting timed 45-minute writing sessions. The event welcomes newcomers to work on any type of text in a supportive environment where unsolicited advice is not given.
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Join us to work in company on your own writing, be it a book, blog, screenplay, dissertation, poem, song, coursework, memoir, play, journal, travel writing, work stuff or anything else. Newcomers always welcome. No one will see what you're writing or give you unsolicited advice. **OUR USUAL VENUE IS CLOSING FOR REFURBISHMENT - WE ARE NOW MEETING IN THE LOWER GROUND (BASEMENT) CAFE AT WATERSTONES PICCADILLY.** Please arrive by 10:20 at the latest. \*\*And if you can't make it change then your RSVP to "not going" ASAP to free it for someone else, thanks. TIMINGS:- 10:00 - Host of the day will be there - say hello, especially if you’re new. 10:25 - Brief introductions for everybody - your name and what you’re working on. 10:30 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 11:15 – Break, chat to your neighbours if you like 11:30 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 12:15 - The End. Bring whatever you need to be able to write. It’s a café, there’s some noise so earbuds/headphones/earplugs are handy. There’s no mains sockets so please bring charged-up laptops. And please remember everybody, thank our venue by buying a drink or food, and don’t consume anything from outside while you're here. \*\*If you arrive after 10:30 - everyone will be quiet and writing. Please do respect that and there will be no space for anyone without an RSVP\*\* We’re looking forward to writing with you, your hosts, Sarah, Nick, Anna, John, Emily and Solitaire
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When is Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe)?
Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) taking place?
Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) is held at London (London, UK, London).
What will the weather be like at Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe)?
The forecast for Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe) is Clear · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Shut Up and Write! EARLY Waterstones Piccadilly (LG Cafe)?
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