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Developing writers, amplifying voices, and transforming our community through storytelling.
Upcoming Classes
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Reader Series
10/12, 11/9 & 12/14
Read Like a Writer: Poetry - Session Three
Join us for this reader series class where we will take a deep dive into the craft of one collection of poetry each month.
Multigenre
9/25
The Art of Ear Hustlin: How Being Nosy Leads to Writing Better Conversations
This 2-hour, all-level, multi-genre craft talk on how to write short snappy dialogue is interactive.
Journalism
9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 11/7, & 11/14
Raising Awareness: Social Justice Journalism
This course will take students through the process of researching, reporting on and writing an article.
Upcoming Events
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Inkubator Writing Conference
September 14-22, 2024
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country.
Word for Word Scholarships
August 19, 2024
Apply for a Fall 2024 class scholarship by August 19!
One Mic Open
October 11, 2024
Free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
Featured Announcments
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Inkubator Conference
Improve your craft, connect with your community, and learn how to publish your work at our FREE writing conference September 14-22. With more than 50 free workshops, craft talks, panel discussions, and events, there is something for everyone. Don't miss out!
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