Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, Shut Up & Write! was created by science fiction writer Rennie Saunders, who recognized that many writers struggle to maintain a consistent writing routine. He launched the first chapter at Crossroads Cafe, committing to a weekly meeting with one simple rule: Shut Up and Write - shutupwrite.com 
This is a thing. The practice involves a method with the following principles: 1. Connect and Collaborate. ... 1. Choose Your Writing Space. ... 1. Set a Regular Writing Time. ... 1. Set Achievable Goals. ... 1. Write Without Distractions. ... 1. Don't Edit While You Write. ... 1. Reflect and Celebrate. ... 1. Stay Engaged and Supportive.
# London Meetup There is a london group with nearly 3,000 members - and a weekly meet in my local café. It will be interesting to see how this practice can work with Hitchhikers.