📍 Град: София Пловдив 🌐 Език: Български

Writing & wine by Candlelight – English Edition with Katerina Yotova / 9.11.2026

Do you know that the tradition of literary gatherings originates from France? 🇫🇷
As early as the 17th century, intellectuals, writers, and artists would gather in Parisian cafés to write and read their texts, discuss ideas, and inspire one another. These meetings were not merely social events, but vibrant spaces for exchanging thoughts, philosophical debates, and discovering new creative talents. Later, in the 20th century, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Jean Cocteau, and Marcel Proust themselves found meaning and inspiration in such literary ateliers.
With utmost passion and devotion, we’ve been keeping a similar tradition right in the heart of Sofia, in our cozy little French corner – Le Soleil. ☀️

Who’s leading? Meet Katerina Yotova!

A student of the National High School for Ancient Languages and Cultures (NGDEK), she has a deep affinity for mythology, ancient history, and culture. At the age of 16, she left to complete her A-levels in Surrey, England, later graduating with a BA in International Politics from Sheffield University and an MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development from UCL, London.

She has always known she would return to Bulgaria, and the Le Soleil community helped her reintegrate into her home environment after ten years of living and working abroad.

To Kate, the writing process is an act of creativity free from expectations or a set bar to reach – it’s the pure pleasure of making something out of nothing through inspiration. Known for her vivid imagination, Kate has hosted Quiz events at Le Soleil and creates the interactive games for the annual Le Soleil Halloween party. She likes to think that she can gamify pretty much everything in life. Because what’s life without a little play?

📣 This edition of the event will be held entirely in English and is intended for English-speaking participants.
How does the evening unfold?
🟨 18:30 – We gather for a drink, friendly conversation, and creative warm-up;
🟨 19:00 – We begin writing based on a specially prepared creative prompt, unknown in advance;
🟨 Writing time varies between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on attendance;
🟨 At the end, we read our pieces aloud — if we wish.
Why join?
♦️ Discover unexpected creative potential through inspiring challenges;
♦️ Experience how therapeutic writing can be;
♦️ Meet a community connected by literature, shared values, and creativity;
♦️ Get the opportunity to publish your work in the club’s writers’ group;
♦️ No prior writing experience is required.
🍷 Kindly note that consumption at the venue is required as part of the experience.
📌 186 Georgi S. Rakovski St., Sofia
☎️ Reservations: Seating is limited, so advance registration is required.