We had a fantastic time at #TheLondonBookFair this week. A highlight for us was a panel exploring how we can fuel a reading revolution. It was great to see storytellers, library leaders and independent booksellers talk about the power of literary communities for everyone! #LBF2026 #LBF #SUAW

Writing is a key part of the university experience for STEMM scholars, but it can sometimes be hard to know where to begin. Check out this piece by Jennifer Moran Stritch on how writing groups are helping build confidence among staff and students: research.tus.ie/en/publicati... #shutupandwrite

Enhancing academic writing confidence and productivity: The impact of TUS WEWRITE!

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We wanted to share this thoughtful post by @jackiewebb.bsky.social & @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social on writing with intention. “Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it’s so hard.” - David McCullough www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/proce... #suaw #shutupandwrite

‘The process of writing forces the writer to be present’

Writing is hard and uncomfortable, but the craft of turning thoughts into words should not be lost to the frictionless ease of generative AI, write Jackie Webb and Christina Birnbaum

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How Shut Up and Write surprisingly helped me find a way to sustainably fit running into my life long-term through the Minimum Viable Run project.

A writing tip from the Minimum Viable Run project

How Shut Up and Write (surprisingly) helped me find a way to sustainably fit running into my life long term through the Minimum Viable Run project

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We recently discovered a great podcast episode by professors Erin Howie and Paul Calleja from the University of Arkansas. Have a listen to hear how shared writing time can build confidence in early-career researchers and build a culture of scholarship! Link: open.spotify.com/episode/2dwe...

Becoming a Better Writer: Shut Up and Write

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It’s nearly time for the REDS 2026 conference! Make sure to register to join two days of amazing (and free!) online presentations on the topic of shaping a culture of development. redsconference.co.uk/2025/12/17/r... #researchculture #creativeresearch #wellbeing

REDS Conference 2026 – Programme

Join us on 21st and 22nd January 2026 — we are ‘Getting creative: shaping a culture of development’! Creative approaches to the development of researcher and research ecosystems a…

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We published not one, but two books! We’re so proud of our 120+ book contributors, spanning from all over the world! Read about fostering community through writing and see how we’re building better research cultures here: www.routledge.com/Cultivating-... #shutupandwrite #shutupwrite #suaw

Cultivating Wellbeing and Community through Writing in Academia: Shifting the Culture with Shut Up & Write!

This book revolutionises our understanding of academic and creative writing processes. This groundbreaking collection, the first of two volumes, explores how Shut Up & Write! (SUAW) sessions transform...

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We're still reeling from all the amazing conversations that happened at our first symposium! Thank you to all that made it a reality!

Jo Sutherst@josutherst.bsky.social · 2y ago

A deep dive on what we’ve discovered Great panel discussion summing up the #shutupandwrite symposium. @suaw.bsky.social @bolzle.bsky.social @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social @jod999.bsky.social @rellypops.bsky.social @tylershores.bsky.social

@rellypops.bsky.social beautify summarizing our why on the second day of our first symposium. SUAW is so much more than a productivity tool!