No Typewriters / No Talking invites you to Season 1 of our new series hosted in partnership with our dear friends Museums Victoria at the Immigration Museum.

Writers of any stage, genre, format, or style are invited to come work together for one hour in the cozy confines of the Immigration Museum’s Discovery Centre.

You can write with anything: biro on notepad, fingers on laptop, quill on vellum — 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 to help us concentrate on the thing we want to do (but find many reasons not to), write.

When are they?

S01S01: Sunday 29 October 2023

S01S02: Saturday 11 November 2023

S01S03: Saturday 18 November 2023

S01S04: Saturday 25 November

What to expect

Doors open at 10:00 AM
Once you move into the Discovery Centre there is no talking
Silent writing will start at 10:30 AM
A member of our team will let you know when time is up at 11:30 AM

What to bring

Something to write with/on. It could be a biro on notepad, fingers on laptop, quill on vellum — 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 you can stay for a drink or chat.

Got questions? Check out the FAQ page on our website.

See you soon,

The No Typewriters / No Talking Team

Presented in partnership with Museums Victoria.