Welcome to Literary Cleveland
Developing writers, amplifying voices, and transforming our community through storytelling.
Upcoming Classes
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Multigenre
4/9, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30
Death is the Style
“Kill your darlings” is the anthem of the bored, exhausted writer.
Business of Writing
4/21
Ready, Set, Submit! Getting Your Work Published
This course is designed to help writers navigate the process of getting their short-form work (short stories, creative nonfiction, and poetry) published.
Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on all the fun!
March 31, 2026
The House on Mango Street Workshop
6:30-8:30pm
Join Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center and Literary Cleveland for a free book discussion & writing workshop centered on The House on Mango Street!
April 21, 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.
Featured Announcements
Everything you need to know
Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison
Literary Cleveland and Ohio Humanities are planning a yearlong statewide celebration of Toni Morrison in Ohio. Learn more about this 2026-2027 project and how to get involved. Head to the website!
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Development Director
Now Hiring
Literary Cleveland is accepting applications for a full-time Development Director. This position is responsible for fundraising strategy, grants, donor development, and fundraising events. Applicants must reside in Northeast Ohio. Applications will be reviewed until April 27. Apply now!
Essential Worker Anthology
Voices from the Edge
In 2021-2022, we collected the stories and poems of essential workers in Northeast Ohio into an anthology that details the lived experience of the pandemic from the point of view of those who sacrificed to keep others safe. Read these powerful and movies stories now.
Gordon Square Review
Literary Cleveland's biannual online literary journal
Learn more, get involved, and submit your writing
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