Writing is often treated as something you do alone. The Wheeler Centre offers an alternative: write alongside others, without comparison or competition.
Join our 'Shut Up and Write!' sessions to carve out protected writing time amongst a supportive community. Open to writers of all kinds. There's no critiquing and no pressure to share your work — just set aside distractions, gather in a welcoming space and dedicate time to the page.
Whether you’re starting something new or returning to a long-awaited draft, these sessions offer structure, camaraderie and the quiet motivation that comes from writing together.
Additional Information
These events follow the Shut Up & Write!® methodology.
The Wheeler Centre’s Shut Up and Write! sessions do not include read-alouds, feedback or teaching.
This is intentional. Removing critique and instruction keeps the space accessible, especially for writers who are early in a project, returning after time away or working on something personal. The Wheeler Centre will appoint a staff member to host each session and guide the structure. The Wheeler Centre hosts are not writing coaches, editors or evaluators, and cannot provide advice on getting your work published.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to publish your work or advice on other writing-related matters, we recommend reviewing the resources available through Writers Victoria or Australian Society of Authors.
There are no events to display