The Loft Literary Center

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The Loft offers far more than award-winning writing classes. Learn more about our latest offerings below.

Summer 2020 at the Loft
Virtual Summer

All programming at the Loft has shifted online until August 31, 2020. But we're still open, and students love our new virtual classes. Learn more at the link below!

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Loft Video Conference Classes
Loft Virtual Classes

In these disconnected times, Loft students love our virtual, video conferencing classes. Learn more and sign up today!

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Wordplay 2020 Lineup
Virtual Wordplay Events!

Wordplay 2020 is now wrapped up, but if you missed it, you can still access each and every live event via the archived recordings. See the schedule page for details!

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Upcoming Classes

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Loft Classes Now Open

During this global health crisis, Loft creative writing classes take place entirely online. Some classes are offered via live video conferencing while others are offered in weekly, flexible segments. All classes are designed to help you reach your goals. Explore our upcoming offerings and find your next chance to learn, connect, and grow.

Spring and summer classes, for youth and adults now available.

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Upcoming Loft Events

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The Loft hosts numerous events throughout the year. Take a look at our upcoming offerings and plan your next visit.

Upcoming Loft Events
May
26
2020
How'd You Do That? Tips and Tricks Learned Through the Loft's Wordplay for Great Virtual Conversations
Since the Loft pivoted to move Wordplay, our 100-author book festival online, we've received numerous inquiries about how we pulled it off. As a staff, we don't have the capacity to answer all the questions we're receiving individually, so we thought we'd pull together a webinar session to go over our process.

We'll talk through our programming and format choices, how we connected with speakers and got them on board, and go behind-the-scenes to show you the technology platforms (Crowdcast, Zoom, & OBS), choices, setup, and approaches that helped us deliver our virtual programming. We'll leave time at the end of Q&A.
May
29
2020
Mentor Series Reading with Melissa Febos and Gretchen Marquette
The Loft Literary Center Presents a 2019-2020 Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentors Melissa Febos and Gretchen Marquette and fellows Michael Garberich, Patti Kameya, Claudette Webster, and Gen Del Raye.
Jun
5
2020
Mentor Series Reading with Jennine Capó Crucet and Junauda Petrus
The Loft Literary Center Presents a 2019-2020 Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentors Jennine Capó Crucet and Junauda Petrus and fellows Nicola Koh, Rachel Castro, Jennifer Hildebrandt, and Tara McDaniel.
The Loft's Blog
Pro Tips
Tips and Tricks for Querying Your Manuscript
It's a strange time to be a writer. At a quick glance, it seems like we should all be getting so much done because we're home all the time. But in reality, there are approximately one hundred thousand other things to do at home, and if you have kids/jobs/pets, those may all come first.
Savannah Brooks
May. 21
I AM
Interview with Gabriela Sierra Bedon
I AM (Artist in Motion) is an interview series meant to spotlight indigenous artists and artists of color in the Twin Cities. The tenth in the series, this interview is with Gabriella Sierra Bedon, a Latina painter studying art and finance at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Gianella Rojas
May. 19
Wordplay
The Tastiest Wordplay Dishes, Delivered to You
We're in the final stretch of Wordplay, but never fear—all of our webinars are recorded and ready to be consumed at your convenience. So sit back, order up a complimentary treat, and enjoy these groupings of Wordplay events.
Savannah Brooks
May. 7
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