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.

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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 1–3, 2019. The lineup and schedule is now posted! Registration opens August 21.

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Upcoming Classes

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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
Aug
21
2019
Loft Writers of Color and Indigenous Writers Student Reading
Students in The Loft's class for writers of color and Indigenous writers will read new work on Wednesday, August 21st at 6:30pm. The reading will take in the place in the Target Performance Hall at Open Book and will be followed by a reception in the Literary Commons. This event is free and open to the public.
Sep
12
2019
Harryette Mullen in Conversation with Douglas Kearney
  Join us for a special reading by Harryette Mullen. Following will be a discussion moderated by poet, performer, and librettist Douglas Kearney.     
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.
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