Local Coffee Shop

A Passion Driven Writing Community

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“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.”

Thomas Mann

A Community For You

Daily Inspiration

Whether by chatting with our members or engaging in our numerous events, there's plenty of ways to learn and grow alongside us.

Writing Events

We host brainstorming, workshopping, and speed writing sessions, as well as monthly writing competitions to challenge you to improve your skills.

Develop Friendships

We may be a writing community, but we are, first and foremost, a community. If you're looking for friends, collaborators, and teachers, then LCS is the place for you!

Mission Statement

A community of writers and storytellers that strive to improve themselves while sharing their skills and enjoying the company of fellow creative minds!

Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, you'll find a friendly and supportive community ready to help. We host weekly events, writing challenges, and discussions to keep the creativity flowing. Need critique? Looking for inspiration? Just want to chat about storytelling? You’ll find it all here.

Our doors are open to writers of all ages, but we ask that everyone engage with respect and maturity. Come in, get comfortable, and let’s tell some stories!

Testimonials

"It's my community, plain and simple. I know when I got a good thing."

Averant

"The Local Coffee Shop has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. The people there have been amazing, inspiring and helpful."

Melisseus

"A teeming community of creatives where the art and craft of storytelling is the spotlight."

Troutcooker

"A place to get the mind moving!"

Athelia

"It's a great place to drop by when I have a thought about writing. And, while I'm not the most active, supporting it is great too."

Clover