Wednesday Morning Write-Ups

A student sits at a bench on a laptop.
Wednesday 15 July 2026, 11am–1pm
Wednesday 29 July 2026, 11am–1pm
70-104 Ballarat Rd, Footscray, VIC 3011, AU
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Free

VU staff and higher degree research (HDR) students are welcome to join the fortnightly Wednesday Morning Write-Ups.

Join other writers in a friendly and relaxed environment (on campus or online) for short bursts of concentrated writing time (referred to as a pomodoro), with regular breaks in between. The Wednesday Morning Write-Ups are loosely modelled on the original Shut Up and Write.

Schedule

A host keeps time, guiding the group through the routine of pomodoros and breaks. During pomodoros, participants focus on writing and cannot talk, and phones are on silent. Late comers can join during break times.

To make the most of the session, prepare ahead to determine the topic, purpose and format of your writing.

ActivityTime
Arrive11–11.15am
Pomodoro 111.15–11.45am
Break 111.45–11.50am
Pomodoro 211.50–12.20pm
Break 212.20–12.25pm
Pomodoro 312.25–12.55pm
Break 3
Reflect, pack up, chat
12.55–1pm

Dates and location

Please register via the Capability Hub to attend in person:

  • Wednesday 1 July, 11am–1pm, Footscray Park, Building P, Level 1, Room P134
  • Wednesday 15 July, 11am–1pm, Footscray Park, Building P, Level 1, Room P134
  • Wednesday 29 July, 11am–1pm, Footscray Park Library, Building P, Level 4, Room P422.

If you are attending the session online, registration is not required. Log in the Capability Hub to access the Zoom link to join the session. Please turn on your camera so that you can ‘be in the room together’.