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The Loft Literary Center

A Haven For Readers & Writers

The Loft believes that story, verse, and writing aren’t just nice things you put on a shelf, but are instead core to a full existence. At their best, they help us connect, entertain, mourn, protest, provoke, educate, and empathize. Join us—and find or share your story.

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New at the Loft

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

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The Loft Presents Needs

This winter, the Loft presents Needs—a series of linked classes and events around the basics in each of our lives. Learn more on our Needs page.

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Loft Gift Certificates

This season give a gift that fulfills—perfect in any amount!

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Wordplay Sneak Peek

The Loft has announced a handful of the 100 authors that will be appearing at Wordplay. Click below to learn more and stay tuned for the full lineup announcement on January 17, 2019!

Upcoming Classes

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Winter Classes 2019 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.

This Winter, our theme for classes and events is Needs. Learn more about those offerings and how you can take part below.

Upcoming Classes About Loft Classes Needs Theme Download Loft Winter Publication (PDF)

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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

2018 Memoir Writing Project Student Reading

Participants from the year-long 2018 Memoir Writing Project will read. The Memoir Writing Project is led by Nicole Helget.

2018 Novel Writing Project Student Reading

Participants from the year-long 2018 Novel Writing Project will read. The Novel Writing Project is led by Peter Geye.

2019 Member Party: Wordplay Reveal

Loft members: Come celebrate the wonderful community of member supporters who make it all possible at the Loft. We'll raise a glass to the many successes of the year plus let you in on a the first exciting author names headlining Wordplay, the largest festival for books in Minnesota coming May 11-12, 2019.

The Loft's Blog

FOMO

One of my favorite parts of this job is the many opportunities to see writers speak (in addition to reading their books). I see them at writerly events, like conferences and teaching. And then also at reader-centric events, where people get to meet authors, buy their books, and meet other readers.

Around the Loft

Poetry Out Loud: On Poetry, Radiance, and Warmth

As the holiday season gets closer and the bitter winds of winter filter into each breath, I am grateful to experience a sense of clarity in the process of letting go, that this time of year often brings.

Shentoria Monaye

Reading Like a Writer

Where We Go When All We Were is Gone and Gross Details

I want to talk about grossness and gore. I want to talk about when a detail in a story makes you shudder or gag. Can the repulsive be misused? Of course! But it can also do wonderful things for a story.

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