Welcome to Literary Cleveland
Developing writers, amplifying voices, and transforming our community through storytelling.
Upcoming Classes
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Poetry
8/1
Haiku Hike - Summer 2026
Clear your mind, take a short nature hike and live the haiku moment, Summer edition!
Memoir
8/3
Memoir Writing Workshop: Embracing Diversity & Vulnerability
This workshop invites writers to explore the art of memoir writing as a means of truth-telling, healing, and fostering human connection.
Business of Writing
8/4
Turning that No Into a Yes
Ever wonder why some submissions just can’t get published? Want tips and advice on how to potentially turn a rejection into an acceptance?
Upcoming Events
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July 12, 2026
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.
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August 14, 2026
One Mic Open
Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
August 18, 2026
Queer Writes: Free Monthly Writing Groups - Heights Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group intended for queer and trans writers at the Heights Public Library - Lee Road Branch!
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!
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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