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Events & Programs
February 13, 2026
One Mic Open
Share your work at our free open mics each month hosted by Eric Odum!
February 17, 2026
Queer Writes: Free Monthly Writing Groups - LGBT Center
Monthly
Join a free writing group intended for queer and trans writers at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
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February 17, 2026
Veterans' Writing Workshops
Join us for more free veterans' writing workshops in 2026
February 18, 2026
Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison Kickoff Watch Party & Birthday Reading
5:00-8:30 PM
Join the local literary community to honor the life and writing of Toni Morrison.
February 22, 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 Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison program.
March 14, 2026
Poetry Writing Inspired by Toni Morrison & The Nature of Our Times
11am-1pm
In this workshop, we will tie together Morrison’s lessons with those gifted in the poetry from The Nature of Our Times.
March 16, 2026
Writing Group Matchmaking
6:30-8:30 PM
Looking for a writing group? Join this mixer to meet and connect with others!
Free Monthly Writing Groups - Cleveland Public Library
Monthly
Join a free writing group at the Cleveland Public Library
March 18, 2026
Plum City Reading - Mar 2026
Featuring Daisy Hernández, Korney Morrow, and Loung Ung
Early Ink Morning Writing Club
Daily 6-8am ET
Join us virtually each morning for a silent writing accountability group!
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 5-14
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!
Amplify Projects
Projects to empower, uplift, and celebrate our many stories.
