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Fiction
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7/27
CPL Free Workshop: Writing Historical Fiction w/ Paterson Joseph (In Person)
Join Paterson Joseph, author of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, for a two-part workshop on the art and craft of writing historical fiction.
Poetry
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7/27
Rhyme & Reason
Create a lasting connection with the power and vibration of sound and lyrics through music while writing to promote mental health awareness.
Fiction
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8/3, 8/10 & 8/17
Writing Climate Change Fiction
In this class, we’ll read some climate fiction and write the beginnings of our own stories, including in-class writing and workshopping.
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Breakthrough Writing Residency
Apply by July 29
Apply for Literary Cleveland's free year-long writing residency and work one-on-one with a mentor to complete a book-length project.
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Inkubator Writing Conference
Annual
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country.
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August 5, 2024
Plum City Reading
Featuring Cleveland Native and poet Jason Koo alongside Cleveland Guardians beat reporter Zack Meisel
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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!
Apply to Breakthrough Writing Residency
Apply to Literary Cleveland's yearlong mentorship program to help you make progress on your debut book. Limited to Northeast Ohio writers without an MFA or a published book. Includes $200 monthly stipend! Apply by July 29.
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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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