Intro to Personal Essay Writing - Spring 2026

Essays can come in many forms and draw from personal experience, observation, research, reflection, contemporary issues and more. In the personal essay, you are the main character and you get to call the shots. In this four-week workshop, you’ll take a crash course in the craft of personal essays, read examples of the form, and generate new material with writing prompts. Participants will leave the class with several pieces started and a plan to write more.

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Details: Intro to Personal Essay Writing takes place Mondays May 4, May 11, May 18, and June 1 (skipping May 25th) from 6:30-8:30pm remotely online via Zoom.

‍Prerequisites: None

‍Genre: Nonfiction

‍Level: Emerging

‍Format: Generative writing workshop

‍Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.

‍Size: Limited to 12 participants.

‍Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by April 19. Click here to apply.

‍Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.

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