Craft Talk

Turning that No Into a Yes

With: 
Katie Strine

Ever wonder why some submissions just can’t get published? Want tips and advice on how to potentially turn a rejection into an acceptance? In this craft talk, Gordon Square Review’s managing editor Katie Strine will share her perspective, taken from reading thousands of submissions.
This class is for fiction writers who need a boost to their submissions. The information will be presented as Do Less, More Please: advice intended on helping writers refine their submissions with the hope of turning that No email into a Yes email.

Along with this class, Katie will offer first page critiques from one story for each participant.

Genre:
Fiction

Level:
Emerging

Format:
One session craft talk

Location:
This class takes place in person at the Literary Cleveland office (13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland OH 44120).

Size:
Limited to 20 participants (including two scholarship recipients).

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.

Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:30 pm
 - 
8:30 PM
Class Level:
All Levels
All Levels
Class Categories:

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Katie Strine

Katie Strine is a fiction writer and educator. Her work has appeared in Flash Fiction Magazine, Necessary Fiction, Barely South Review and others.

Literary Cleveland Offices

13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120

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