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Events & Programs
October 20, 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!
October 23, 2026
Las Voces del Barrio: Hispanic Heritage Month Open Mic
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with poetry, community, music, and fun at Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center!
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October 24, 2026
Breakthrough Residency Reading & Celebration 2026
6-9pm
Celebrate our fourth cohort of Breakthrough Writing Residents with a very special presentation of their work.
October 25, 2026
Toni Morrison Statewide Virtual Book Club
Join our free virtual book club to read and discuss the novels of Toni Morrison as part of our yearlong Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison program.
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November 13, 2026
One Mic Open
Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
November 19, 2026
Emending Service: 2026 Veterans' Anthology Launch Party & Reading
6:00-7:30pm
Join us Thursday, November 19th for the in-person launch of Emending Service: 2026 Veterans' Anthology!
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Lakewood Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Lakewood Public Library
Inkubator Writing Conference
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator Conference is the largest free writing conference in the country.
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!
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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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.
Amplify Projects
Projects to empower, uplift, and celebrate our many stories.
