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Events & Programs
August 14, 2026
One Mic Open
Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
June 13, 2026
Larchmere PorchFest 2026: Poetry Corner
2-3pm
Join us at Literary Cleveland during Larchmere PorchFest for a free poetry reading!
June 16, 2026
Queer Writes: Free Monthly Writing Groups - LGBT Center
Monthly
Join a free writing group intended for queer and trans writers at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
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June 25, 2026
Plum City Reading - June 2026
Featuring Danny Caine, Sonia Feldman, and Sony Ton-Aime
June 28, 2026
Toni Morrison Statewide Virtual Book Club
Join our free virtual book club to read and discuss the novels of Toni Morrison as part of our yearlong Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison program.
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Lakewood Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Lakewood Public Library
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Cleveland Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Cleveland Public Library
Early Ink Morning Writing Club
Daily 6-8am ET
Join us virtually each morning for a silent writing accountability group!
Word for Word Scholarships
Don't let money prevent you from telling your story. Join a class for free or reduced cost!
August 1, 2026
2026 Lakewood Arts Festival Poetry Open Mic
12:00-2:00pm
Literary Cleveland will pair up with Lakewood Public Library to hold a Poetry Open Mic for their part in the Lakewood Arts Fest.
July 12, 2026
Breakthrough Writing Residency
Apply for Literary Cleveland's free year-long writing residency and work one-on-one with a mentor to complete a book-length project.
Inkubator Writing Conference
September 7-12
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country.
Amplify Projects
Projects to empower, uplift, and celebrate our many stories.
