London Writers' Cafe

02/02/2026

Torture is a messy business but we writers must transform our characters by any means necessary...

**Torture is a messy business but we writers must transform our characters by any means necessary.** Learn how to design core conflicts into cruel but useful tensions that

19/01/2026

**ONLINE WORKSHOPS***
More writers in our group could use an introduction to the core elements of fiction writing. We discuss them a bit in our workshops but every writer deploys some more naturally than others. If you could use more information, join Fiction Fundamentals for online workshops focused on breaking down three elements at a time.

Starts Wednesday, February 4th.
https://www.meetup.com/londonwriterscafe/events/311973451/

For those unsure, the core elements are:

Character
Point-of-View (POV)
Voice
Conflict
Structure
Pace
Place
World-Building
Theme
Style
Language
Tone

Do you know how to work with every element in your storytelling? If not, join us and witness your writing improve. You don't have to attend every session - you can attend only one or two or all four. Each one is booked individually as a pick n' mix of fiction writing techniques. Tickets are £12 per session.

Fiction Fundamentals (Online)
https://www.meetup.com/londonwriterscafe/events/311973451/

Session Dates: Wednesday evening online every two weeks on February 4th, February 18th, March 4th and March 18th.

Session Topics:

Session 1: Character, POV & voice (Feb 4)

Session 2: Conflict, Structure & Pace (Feb 18)

Session 3: Place, World-Building, Theme (Mar 4)

Session 4: Style, Language & Tone (Mar 18)

Any questions, please comment on the event page or send me a DM.

There are twelve elements of fiction writing. All are fundamental to storytelling with heft, but how well do you understand their function, what they do for readers and how

13/01/2026

First draft FINISHED. Now what...? Join our workshop in central London on Saturday, January 24th.

**Congratulations! You've finished a first draft! It might have taken months - or years even - to complete, and now revising it begins \*face palm\*** In this masterclass

05/01/2026

Meeting other writers will boost your writing this year. Join us.

15/09/2025

IMPORTANT FRAUD NOTICE

An organisation calling itself London Writers Cafe book club is approaching authors using my name and asking to be paid upfront for an 'Author Spotlight' promotion. They are using my name but asking for CFO (fake!) to be paid to a bank account at Clear Junction Ltd. THIS IS A SCAM. I never ask authors to pay to be promoted via our channels or events.

If you, or someone you know, receives an email approach from this email address, pretending to me and asking to be paid for promotion DO NOT respond in any way. Please private message me via Meetup about the approach. I have reported this fraud to police today.

If you see anyone posting about this scam online, please could you let me know directly. I suspect authors will be asking each other about it online. Luckily, a couple of canny authors came to me direct to ask me to verify the approach. I'm raging that a scammer can try and take advantage of authors using my name and our community's reputation. UGH.

Many thanks,
Lisa

28/07/2025

I can’t wait for you to meet Hannah Sheppard on August 19th in our exclusive Q&A.

Tickets are £15 to create an event that’s affordable to most writers. I’m expecting more than 25 to attend but please do spread the word to any fiction writers you know who’ve never met an agent before now. It’s going to be so fun!

We’ll be at a lovely venue near Holborn station for the evening. Book your spot via link in our bio.

21/06/2025

Our workshops gather from across the city. We meet twice a month where three writers share a piece of 3,500words (or less) and we spend 45mins discussing each one. Every session is moderated by to ensure a safe space for all.

After each session, we grab a drink or two to wind down.

If you’re looking for quality, constructive feedback from other writers, join us. Next sessions - June 30th, July 29th and August 26th with more dates to be announced. New writers always welcome.

19/05/2025

Writers gathered to workshop! They really are the best people 🤓

13/05/2025

Yes, but are you READY to be published? On Saturday, June 14th we’re delighted to be in the lush surrounds for a one day course on what every writer needs to prepare for publishing.

Where is your head at? What’s your coping strategy for rejections? Do you have all the correct materials? Have you thought through your approach? Do you know which publishers are the best fit for you? What kind of publishers exist for your genre? Which paths to publishing might you take? So many questions we will answer together.

Plus, we will have an exclusive feedback session where you can share your submission materials for responses from your peers and tutor.

Led by and alas spaces will be limited so booking advised sharpish. Ticket £45 in the most beautiful Georgian building with unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks on offer. Bring a writer friend and make a day of it!

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06/05/2025

Controversial but not every writer is ready for the publishing process and most books on submission could use more preparation. On Saturday June 14th, we explore your answer to one simple question:

Are You Ready to be Published?

Join this illuminating one-day course (10am to 4pm) with up to 20 other writers in the beautiful surrounds of Bell House in Dulwich.
https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2025/6/14/are-you-ready-to-be-published

Join this tutorial-style session led by Lisa Goll where we will explore everything that writers can do to prepare themselves and their submission to be read by publishers or agents. £45.60 | In-person | Book here

26/02/2025

If you’re in a pickle over what or how to rewrite your story, we’ve got you. Join this in-the-flesh workshop open to all fiction writers.

All writing is rewriting, but we can spend too much time on the unimportant aspects for no reason.