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Writing Process
7/30

Intro to Developing a Writing Habit - July 2025

This two-hour lecture will provide the foundational concepts that we’ll work with in the four-week Developing a Writing Habit Class.
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Nonfiction
7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4

Intro to Nonfiction

Everyone has a story to tell. In this 6-week class, we will generate new material as well as learn about the fundamentals of creative nonfiction.
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Fiction
8/4

Getting Started with Historical Fiction - August 2025

Bring the past to life with a master class on the craft of historical fiction
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Upcoming Events

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Free Monthly Writing Groups - Lakewood Public Library

Monthly

Join a free writing group at the Lakewood Public Library

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!
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Gordon Square Review

Literary Cleveland's biannual online literary journal

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