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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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A Big Wordplay Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, moderated, exhibited, authored! What a weekend, we'll see you for Wordplay 2020. Dates to be announced soon.

Young Writers' Program 2019
Summer Youth Returns

The Loft's Young Writers' Program is back with week-long classes for youth ages 6–17 starting the weeks of July 8, 15, 22, and 29.

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Wordsmith 2019
Wordsmith Lineup

Wordsmith—a career, craft, and connection conference for writers is coming Nov 1–3, 2019. The preliminary lineup is now posted and more names will be added soon. Registration opens in July.

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Upcoming Classes

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Summer Youth and Adult 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 summer classes, for both youth and adults, are 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
Jun
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2019
Mentor Series Reading with Danez Smith
The Loft Literary Center Presents a 2018-2019 Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentor Danez Smith and fellows Haeyoon Fry, Jessie Lee-Bauder and Hilal Isler.
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Seasons of Reading
I remember at the age of 18 finally getting my first bookstore job. It was quite the process, with many applications, but finally a bookstore opened its door. Of course this was a game changer in my career choice, of which I’ll always be grateful that Kim the bookstore manager gave my young adult se
Dawn Frederick
Jun. 7
Around the Loft
Write Here, Write Now: What I Learned at Wordplay
It was just two hours. Yet, since class, I feel a quiet confidence. I’m more protective of my time. In fact, that’s what led to the grumpy robot doodle. Throughout Wordplay I noticed authors talking about the time they needed to create their works, the quiet.
Melissa McNallan
Jun. 4
Reading Like a Writer
"The Lonesome Bodybuilder" and a Terrifying Sex Scene
Yukiko Motoya's collection "The Lonesome Bodybuilder" (translated by Asa Yoneda) is wonderfully strange and darkly profound.
Allison Wyss
May. 28
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