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Events & Programs
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March 10, 2026
Veterans' Writing Workshops
Join us for more free veterans' writing workshops in 2026
March 13, 2026
One Mic Open
Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
March 14, 2026
Poetry Inspired by Toni Morrison & The Nature of Our Times
In this workshop, we will tie together Morrison’s lessons with those gifted in the poetry from The Nature of Our Times.
March 16, 2026
Writing Group Matchmaking
6:30-8:30 PM
Looking for a writing group? Join this mixer to meet and connect with others!
March 17, 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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March 18, 2026
Plum City Reading - Mar 2026
Featuring Korney Morrow, Loung Ung, and Elizabeth Zaleski
March 22, 2026
Uta-kai: Japanese Poetry Workshop
2-4pm
Gather to learn more deeply about this form, breathing into the central axis of our being to see what’s there, write a little bit, smile a lot, and share poems.
March 29, 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 Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison program.
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.
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!
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April 21, 2026
Cleveland Poetry Festival
Join April 21-25 for virtual workshops, readings, a poetry crawl, an open mic, and more!
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Lakewood Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Lakewood Public Library
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.
Inkubator Writing Conference
September 7-12
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country.
Word for Word Scholarships
Don't let money prevent you from telling your story. Join a class for free or reduced cost!
Amplify Projects
Projects to empower, uplift, and celebrate our many stories.
