What we’re about
Welcome! We're a fiction writing group of like-minded individuals gathering for writing confidence, advice and support.
Our community is here to give fiction writers a place to meet other writers, hear what others are writing and improve your own skills. If you could use some practical advice on developing your storytelling skills, our workshops and events will give you more confidence about being a fiction writer.
See a full list of what's on: https://www.meetup.com/londonwriterscafe/events/
Read on for more about us and how we roll.
We have members who write from all levels, abilities and genres and we aren't at all snobbish about 'worthiness' or literary merit. All we care about is if the story is well told or if it needs more work. We have writers working on stories for adults, young adults and children.
Our group was founded in June 2006 in a lovely pub near Liverpool Street with only a few members and now we're a bustling community of 4,400 so we must be doing something right! Most of us are in the process of writing fiction (novels, short stories and scripts) at every stage, but it doesn't matter if you've been writing for years, or mere months, we're here for every kind of fiction writer and we'd love to meet you.
On that, we don't believe in groups where everyone is forced to share/contribute/offer feedback *shudder* so we'll never pressure anyone to read before they're ready.
Read more about what makes a quality writing group.
That's all for now. We hope to meet you very soon and happy writing!
Lisa x
Email: londonwriterscafe{@}gmail.com
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- Writers' Accountability Session #6Link visible for attendees£7.00
BECOME EVEN MORE ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR WRITING.
If you've always wanted someone to hold you accountable to your goals around writing but can never seem to check off your list, here is a solution!In these monthly accountability sessions, we will gather to hold each other to account through brief exercises, prompts, goal setting (and reporting) with rewards and consequences. We're not going to be shy about cracking the whip.
We'll also have a group discussion about the reasons why writing is hard and how it can easily fall so far down the priority list. What's holding you back? Do come along and see if this will motivate you to write and achieve those outstanding writing tasks.
You will be asked to report on the work you've done each month and we'll keep a shared tracking record for transparency. There will be forfeits for missing your target, but rewards are there for those who can deliver. Added bonus, if you manage to hit your writing goal consistently after six sessions, I'll reward you with a FREE editorial critique.
The first session was free but subsequent sessions are charged £7 to cover hosting, content and organising. These sessions will be professionally run and organised by me, someone with 20 years experience in the publishing industry, plus my experience of leading this community of writers since 2010. I can't work for free, sorry. Sessions will be held online to reduce costs and increase accessibility.
More about me and my past experience on LinkedIn if you're curious. I'm obsessed with story, books and writing so much so that I've made a life out of it. I want to add that I was raised by two primary school teachers and - ask anyone in the group - it shows. I'm more Dead Poets Society than Dolores Umbridge though!
PHOTO credit: https://alexawriter.wordpress.com
The link to attend will be made available to you once you've booked your spot.
Questions? Post a comment below.
- Feedback Workshop LIVE + social drinks (final meeting of 2024!)Williamson's Tavern, London£5.00
Roll up, roll up! Writers of all forms, styles and genres of fiction are warmly invited to join us as we present a taster version of our regular feedback sessions, followed by social drinks, bookish conversation and writerly hijinks.
We invite two writers to read for feedback, 10 writers at the table and space for more writers to come along to listen from the cabaret spaces in the round. The two writers will read pieces of up to 3,000words each for group feedback (30mins each), moderated by your host, before your very eyes. Sounds interesting, right?
If you would like to read, write a comment below 'I'd like to read' and slots will be allocated on a first ask, first reserved basis. We will have a backup reader waiting in the wings too. Your piece must be fiction of no more than 3,000 words and you'll need to bring 15 paper copies on the night.
Workshop starts prompt at 7pm (doors open from 6:30pm) for roughly our hour, followed by a social with drinks, conversation and prizes until 10pm-ish. You can order food and drinks throughout the event. See the menu on the pub's website.
Cost: £5.00 (normally £12) towards venue hire, hosting and organising. Please do book for you and guests if you'd like to bring a friend or two. Please note: refunds or credits cannot be given unless this event is cancelled by the organiser so make sure you check your diary before you book to attend.
Any questions, please post a comment below.
This will be our last meeting of 2024.Cheers!
Lisa
