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Developing writers, amplifying voices, and transforming our community through storytelling.
Upcoming Classes
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Fiction
5/21
The Past is Closer Than You Think: Historical Fiction and the Art of Time Travel
In this two-hour course, novelist Alysandra Dutton will lead you through discussion, instruction, and exercises designed to explore the sticky parts of history.
Fiction
5/27-6/24, 5/30-6/27
Novelist Summer Camp 2026
Are you an aspiring novelist in need of some camaraderie and connection as you face down your manuscript?
Fiction
6/2, 6/9, 6/16
Worldbuilders' Support Group - June 2026
This three-week class will develop your skills in building immersive fictional worlds.
Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on all the fun!
May 23, 2026
Spring Writing Retreat 2026
Devote a day to your writing!
May 31, 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.
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June 4, 2026
A Lit Summer Night
10th Anniversary Fundraiser
Support Literary Cleveland and local writers at our 10th anniversary fundraiser!
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Fundraiser Auction
Support Literary Cleveland and win exciting items and experiences. Auction closes June 4!
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
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