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Loft Spotlights
Writing Classes to Take in 2024 Based on Your Zodiac Sign
ONLINE and at the Loft in Minneapolis!
Blythe Baird
Jan. 6
Reading Like a Writer
The Light at the End of the World and Dream Language
Colonialism, climate disaster, and supernatural marvels intertwine in the surreal world of Siddhartha Deb's narrative.
Allison Wyss
Dec. 15
The Bookish Brand
Ready for The Rich Writers’ Life?
The Rich Writer's Life (RWL) is about more than finances. It's setting your own schedule, cherishing time with loved ones, and finding joy in every day.
Rachel Werner
Dec. 7
Loft Spotlights
Abolition and the Audacity of Writing at Your Own Pace: An Interview with Taiwana Shambley
Explore Taiwana's poignant insights on abolitionist writing, navigating literary opportunities, and finding her pace while writing her debut novel.
Alex Sirek
Nov. 22
The Bookish Brand
Cashing In On Content Creation
Ever thought about the grind behind the 'gram?
Rachel Werner
Nov. 11
Reading Like a Writer
Jackal and an Unusual P.O.V.
Between the Trees: Join Allison Wyss on a journey through 'Jackal', where the search for missing girls reveals a town's dark secrets.
Allison Wyss
Nov. 7
Around the Loft
Welcome and Congratulations to G.E. Patterson and Marianne Manzler
The Loft has an incredible year ahead! I am thrilled to announce two of the people who will steward the vital work of the Loft’s Craft Team in the coming year!
Arleta M. Little
Oct. 26
Loft Spotlights
7 Thoughtful Questions with Maya Williams: Love, Legacy, and 'Refused a Second Date'
Dive into the mind of Maya Williams as ey discuss eir latest collection, a poetic tour de force exploring modern love, family legacies, and more.
Blythe Baird
Oct. 24
Loft Spotlights
Mary Carroll Moore: On Writing and Risk-Taking
Mary Carroll Moore talks about her 20-year relationship with The Loft, her approach to teaching, and why she believes that writing from the heart is the key to authentic storytelling.
Alex Sirek
Oct. 12
The Bookish Brand
How To Be An Author For Hire
Want to write a book but don't have an idea? With IP projects, publishers hand you the concept, you bring it to life, and get paid upfront! Learn how.
Rachel Werner
Oct. 5
Reading Like a Writer
Nothing But Blackened Teeth and the Accumulation of Horror
An almost-inaudible whisper, an ancient sacrifice, and a party gone wrong—enter the ghostly world of Cassandra Khaw.
Allison Wyss
Sep. 28
Loft Spotlights
Fall's Magic and the Power of Outdoor Movement
Embark on a transformative journey this fall, where every step outside ignites your creativity and every observation becomes a written wonder.
Sara Puotinen
Sep. 16