Join In & Have Some Fun
Events & Programs
April 23, 2026
Cleveland Poetry Festival
Join April 21-25 for virtual workshops, readings, a poetry crawl, an open mic, and more!
April 26, 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.
May 8, 2026
One Mic Open
Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
May 19, 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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May 19, 2026
Veterans' Writing Workshops
Join us for more free veterans' writing workshops in 2026
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May 20, 2026
Plum City Reading - May 2026
Featuring Daisy Hernández, Sara Levine, and Daniel Moysaenko
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Lakewood Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Lakewood Public Library
June 1, 2026
Interactive Mental Map - Call for Submissions
Submission Deadline: June 1st
The Interactive Mental Map is a community-based creative project amplifying stories of resilience, healing, and hope.
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June 4, 2026
A Lit Summer Night
10th Anniversary Fundraiser
Support Literary Cleveland and local writers at our 10th anniversary fundraiser!
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.
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.
