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WRITERS of all kinds are invited to a new program at Lismore Library offering a quiet, structured space to focus on their work.<\/p>\n

The weekly ‘Shut Up & Write’ sessions give students, researchers, creatives and literary aspirants dedicated time for assignments, novels, theses, journal entries or grant applications.<\/p>\n

Lismore area librarian Michael Lewis said the library was more than just books.<\/p>\n

“It’s a space for creativity, connection, and community,” Lewis said.<\/p>\n

“Shut Up & Write gives people the chance to carve out an hour each week where their only focus is the joy of getting words on the page.<\/p>\n

“These are not writing workshops, and there is no reading of your work or giving feedback.”<\/p>\n

The global nonprofit initiative began as a way to create free and welcoming spaces for writers to build consistent habits without pressure or distraction.<\/p>\n

Sessions run each Tuesday from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm.<\/p>\n

For information, call 6621 2464 or visit shutupwrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WRITERS of all kinds are invited to a new program at Lismore Library offering a quiet, structured space to focus on their work. The weekly ‘Shut Up & Write’ sessions give students, researchers, creatives and literary aspirants dedicated time for assignments, novels, theses, journal entries or grant applications. Lismore area librarian Michael Lewis said the […]<\/p>\n

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