
Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe)
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Shut Up and Write! takes place at Waterstones Piccadilly in London on 18 October 2026, bringing writers together in the lower ground cafe to work on projects ranging from novels to coursework. The session begins at 12:30 with brief introductions, followed by focused writing blocks of 45 minutes separated by a break for informal discussion. Hosts ensure a supportive environment where participants can write without fear of unsolicited advice, while newcomers are encouraged to introduce themselves upon arrival.
Join us inside Europe's biggest bookshop 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. **WE'RE STILL AT WATERSTONES PICCADILLY, SAME SUNDAY TIME, IN THE LOWER GROUND (BASEMENT) CAFE while our usual venue upstairs is closed for refurbishment.** **\*\*If you can't make it change then your RSVP to "not going" ASAP to free it for someone else, thanks.** Timings - 12.00 - Waterstones opens 12:30 - Host will be in the cafe. Say hello, especially if you’re new. 12.40 - Brief introductions from everybody - your name and what you’re working on 12:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 13:30 – Break, chat to your neighbours if you like 13:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 14:30 - 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 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! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:30.
Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) is held at London (London, UK, London).
The forecast for Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) is Mainly clear · 14°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! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground 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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Shut Up and Write! takes place at Waterstones Piccadilly in London on 18 October 2026, bringing writers together in the lower ground cafe to work on projects ranging from novels to coursework. The session begins at 12:30 with brief introductions, followed by focused writing blocks of 45 minutes separated by a break for informal discussion. Hosts ensure a supportive environment where participants can write without fear of unsolicited advice, while newcomers are encouraged to introduce themselves upon arrival.
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Join us inside Europe's biggest bookshop 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. **WE'RE STILL AT WATERSTONES PICCADILLY, SAME SUNDAY TIME, IN THE LOWER GROUND (BASEMENT) CAFE while our usual venue upstairs is closed for refurbishment.** **\*\*If you can't make it change then your RSVP to "not going" ASAP to free it for someone else, thanks.** Timings - 12.00 - Waterstones opens 12:30 - Host will be in the cafe. Say hello, especially if you’re new. 12.40 - Brief introductions from everybody - your name and what you’re working on 12:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 13:30 – Break, chat to your neighbours if you like 13:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes 14:30 - 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 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! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:30.
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Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) is held at London (London, UK, London).
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The forecast for Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) is Mainly clear · 14°C.
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