No Typewriters / No Talking invites you to our January 2025 session hosted in partnership with our dear friends Story Studios Australia.

Writers of any stage, genre, format, or style are invited to come work together for one hour in the inspirational backdrop of Carlton’s very own writing space run by writers for writers.

You can write with anything: biro on notepad, fingers on laptop — just not a gosh darn typewriter.

During the hour of writing there is no talking. Coming together for one hour of shared sustained silence is a simple ritual that will help us concentrate on the thing we want to do (but find many reasons not to), write.

What to expect

Doors open at 10:00 AM
Once you move into the writing space there is no talking.
Silent writing will start at 10:30 AM

What to bring

Something to write with/on. It could be a biro on notepad, fingers on laptop — anything you want, just not a gosh darn typewriter.

What not to bring

Your typewriter
Talking points, conversation topics, and/or a loquacious attitude

What will be provided

A table to rest your writing implements on
A chair to rest yourself on
Water and various receptacles to hold said water
A prompt for you to write about (if you don't have anything you are currently working on)

Once the hour of writing is over we can go grab a coffee over the road at sunhands to, you know, chat. If you want to, no pressure!

Please note: there will be typewriters in the space, and while use of them will expressly be prohibited, if the mere presence of one is triggering to you, you make want to consider whether you can can stomach being in such close physical proximity to

About Story Studios

On top of its highly regarded children's writing workshops, Story Studios Australia runs an ever expanding array of adult creative writing courses and events in and around Melbourne. From short courses and regular meet-ups, to casual writing nights and creative events, there is something to suit writers of all interests at any stage in their writing journey.

Got any other questions? Check out the FAQ page on our website or check out Story Studios Australia’s website

See you soon,

The No Typewriters / No Talking Team

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