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Events & Programs
May 24, 2025
Spring 2025 Writing Retreat
Devote a day to your writing!
The Nature of Healing
April 4-May 15
This spring, The Nature of Healing transforms the Cleveland Botanical Gardens into a space for reflection, storytelling, and renewal.
May 9, 2025
One Mic Open
Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
May 21, 2025
Plum City Reading - May 2025
Featuring Ali Black, Hilary Plum, and Electric Literature Editor-in-Chief Denne Michele Norris
June 5, 2025
A Lit Summer Night
Story Slam Fundraiser
Support Literary Cleveland and local writers at our story slam fundraiser!
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Cleveland Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Cleveland Public Library
Early Ink Morning Writing Club
Daily 6-8am ET
Join us virtually each morning for a silent writing accountability group!
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Lakewood Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Lakewood Public Library
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.
Inkubator Writing Conference
September
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country.
Word for Word Scholarships
Don't let money prevent you from telling your story. Join a class for free or reduced cost!
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Veterans' Writing Workshops
Join us for more free veterans' writing workshops in 2025: Jan 27, Feb 27, Mar 24, and Apr 28
Amplify Projects
Projects to empower, uplift, and celebrate our many stories.
