
Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe)
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Shut Up and Write! will be held on 8 November 2026 at Waterstones Piccadilly in London. This event provides a space for writers to work on their projects in a supportive environment, with no unsolicited feedback. Newcomers are welcome to join and participate in focused writing sessions.
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, 8 November 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 Overcast · 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! 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! will be held on 8 November 2026 at Waterstones Piccadilly in London. This event provides a space for writers to work on their projects in a supportive environment, with no unsolicited feedback. Newcomers are welcome to join and participate in focused writing sessions.
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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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When is Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe)?
Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 12:30.
Where is Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) taking place?
Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) is held at London (London, UK, London).
What will the weather be like at Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe)?
The forecast for Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe) is Overcast · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Shut Up and Write! Waterstones Piccadilly (lower ground cafe)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of London can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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