Writing groups in London
Below you'll find every writing group we know of in London, as well as writers looking for one.
Uplift Writers Group
Writing
Uplift Writers Group is a London community for writers focused on storytelling. It holds monthly meetings, workshops and networking events, and also offers a space for members to share advice on working in the industry and collaborate on projects. The first session is free.
Sign in to contactVGVS Creative Collective Europe
Writing
VGVS Creative Collective Europe is an online creative group for teen and adult makers of any kind, including writers, artists and other creators working in any medium. It offers workshops, mentorship, resources and other events, with sessions timed for eastern hemisphere time zones such as London/BST and places close to GMT/UTC. The group says some activities are free, while others are paid courses.
Sign in to contactSE London Creative Writers
Writing
This South East London writing group meets every fortnight for members to share ideas, improve their work and learn from one another. Sessions alternate between feedback on submitted pieces and workshop-style writing activities using prompts or new techniques. It is open to all kinds of writers, including poets, novelists, playwrights, short story writers, philosophers and non-fiction writers.
Sign in to contactOnline Novel Writing Group
Writing
This online novel writing group offers silent writing sessions from Monday to Friday at 8am UK time, with a Sunday morning session at 9.30am UK time. On Sundays, members take part in a group writing exercise before writing quietly on their own work. The sessions are free and open to people at any stage, whether starting a story or editing a final draft.
Sign in to contactShut Up & Write!® London
Writing
Shut Up & Write!® London runs structured writing meet-ups for people who want a focused place to make progress on their projects. Sessions begin with brief introductions, followed by quiet writing time and then an optional chance to share progress and chat. The group says its events are a safe space where no one reads or critiques the writing.
Sign in to contactLondon Social Movements & Writing Meetup Group
Writing
This London group brings people together for writing sessions and workshops that link creative expression with social and healing themes. It covers climate justice, reiki, and combinations of all three, blending artistic communication with real-world issues.
Sign in to contactThe Writers Corner
Writing
The Writers Corner is a peer support group for writers that holds meet-ups twice a month, both online and in person in London. It offers time and space to write, with the chance to receive feedback on work and develop writing skills.
Sign in to contactPink Ink - LGBTQ+ Creative Writing Support Group
Writing
Pink Ink is a creative writing support group for LGBTQ+ people. It runs as a drop-in session on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, from 7pm to 9pm, with no need to sign up in advance.
Sign in to contactWrite A Murder Mystery Series Together
Writing
This London group meets each month to work together on a murder mystery series. Members share ideas, plot twists and characters, then draft and redraft chapters as they build the books for release. It is open to both experienced novelists and people who simply enjoy mystery writing.
Sign in to contactWriting Group
Writing
This London writing group meets weekly for a focused hour of writing, bringing together novelists, poets, essayists and storytellers. After the writing session, members can stay on to talk about their work or read a short section aloud. It is open to people whether they are well into a project or just beginning one.
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