Welcome to Literary Cleveland
Developing writers, amplifying voices, and transforming our community through storytelling.
Upcoming Classes
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Reader Series
1/6, 2/3, 3/3 & 4/7
Read Like a Writer 2026 - Session One
The best way to improve as a writer is to write. The second best way is to read and analyze classic literature.
Writing Process
1/6
Intro to Developing a Writing Habit - January 2026
We’ll discuss strategies for getting you into your seat, how to combine playfulness with discipline, and discuss the three components necessary for a writing ca
Fiction
1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11
Creating New Fiction - January 2026
It's all welcome in this six-week generative workshop designed to help you create new work or make progress on your project.
Upcoming Events
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December 12, 2025
DISQUIET Literary Program in Lisbon - Fellowship
Apply for to the DISQUIET International Literary Program in Lisbon and you could win a free trip!
December 16, 2025
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
January 24, 2026
Winter Writing Retreat 2026
Devote a day to your writing!
Featured Announcements
Everything you need to know
Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison
Literary Cleveland and Ohio Humanities are planning a yearlong statewide celebration of Toni Morrison in Ohio. Learn more about this 2026-2027 project and how to get involved. Head to the website!
Essential Worker Anthology
Voices from the Edge
In 2021-2022, we collected the stories and poems of essential workers in Northeast Ohio into an anthology that details the lived experience of the pandemic from the point of view of those who sacrificed to keep others safe. Read these powerful and movies stories now.
Gordon Square Review
Literary Cleveland's biannual online literary journal
Learn more, get involved, and submit your writing
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