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Events & Programs

July 15, 2025

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

July 27, 2025

What We Will

Named for the work of poet and political activist Suheir Hammad, What We Will: Community Writing Workshops will take place from 7/3-8/10

August 2, 2025

2025 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.

August 4, 2025

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.

August 8, 2025

One Mic Open

Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!

Free Monthly Writing Groups - Cleveland Public Library

Monthly

Join a free writing group at the Cleveland Public Library

Free Monthly Writing Groups - Lakewood Public Library

Monthly

Join a free writing group at the Lakewood Public Library

Inkubator Writing Conference

September

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!

Early Ink Morning Writing Club

Daily 6-8am ET

Join us virtually each morning for a silent writing accountability group!

Veterans' Writing Workshops

Join us for more free veterans' writing workshops in 2025

Amplify Projects

Projects to empower, uplift, and celebrate our many stories.