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

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The Loft Presents If

This fall the Loft presents If—more than a dozen events and classes around the most important word in the English language.

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Year-Long Writing Projects for 2020

Year-Long Writing Projects in novel, memoir/creative nonfiction, picture book, and poetry are coming soon. Project and registration info now available.

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Wordsmith Lineup

Wordsmith—a career, craft, and connection conference for writers is coming Nov 2–3, 2019. The lineup includes 25 visiting agents and editors, plus authors Madeline Miller, Hanif Abdurraqib, Richard Blanco, Téa Obreht, Nami Mun, and Courtney Maum. Registration is now open!

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Fall Classes Now Open

Loft creative writing classes take place online and in-person and are offered to youth and adults. All classes are designed to help you reach your goals. Explore our upcoming offerings and find your next chance to learn, connect, and grow.

All fall classes are now available (including classes with visiting teachers: Marly Rusoff, Hanif Abdurraqib, Richard Blanco, Téa Obreht, Ibi Zoboi, and Janet Burroway!

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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
Sep
28
2019
McKnight Reading: Cristina Garcí­a
Please join us for a reading by 2019 McKnight Fellowship in Creative Prose judge Cristina Garcia! Catered reception to follow.
Oct
8
2019
Loft Member Meetup
Members make everything possible at the Loft, so come make some bookish buddies at our members social hour.
Oct
22
2019
The Loft Presents If: Celebrating Octavia Butler
As part of the Loft's fall theme 'If,' join us for a conversation between Autumn Brown and Chaun Webster celebrating one of the most influential speculative fiction writers of all time, Octavia Butler.
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