Shut up and write!

‘Shut up and write!’ is a shared digital writing session where you, together with other students and a librarian, focus on your own writing. The session consists of five short writing blocks in a supportive environment, free from distractions and demands. It’s a great way to get started, stay motivated and get things done – whether you’re writing an essay, a report or any other piece of work.

When?

Thursday afternoons:
17, 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10, 17 December
14 January

Time: 13:00–15:15 (Don't be late!)

Where?

In Zoom: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/66924100297

Structure

We’ll start with a brief check-in where you set a specific goal. This is followed by five focused writing sessions (20 minutes each) with short breaks (5 minutes each) in between. We’ll finish with a check-out where you reflect on how it went and what the next step will be. You can say your goal out loud or type it into the chat, for example: “I’m going to write a draft of the methodology section on field data collection.”

To ensure a peaceful working environment:

• Sit undisturbed, preferably in a room with the door closed.
• Keep your camera and microphone on during the writing sessions.
• Switch to ‘Do Not Disturb’ or ‘Airplane Mode’ on both your computer and mobile phone.
• Arrive on time (late arrival = admission during the next break).

After ‘Shut up and write!’ (15:30–16:15), you can use the same Zoom link to ask librarians and a language and study consultant questions about writing, texts, reference management and other topics. You can find out more about this in the Library of Science’s calendar.