Pathway: Expand & Discuss
Expand & Discuss Offerings
For readers and writers who love digging in, this pathway offers rich conversations and craft-focused discussions centered around books and big ideas. Grow, question, and engage with others who love to think critically about stories and storytelling.
Writing Excuses Live @ the Loft | June 24
Join the Loft for a rare chance to watch the award-winning Writing Excuses podcast record live episodes, right here in Minneapolis. Audience members will be able to bring their writing questions to the show and have a chance to get them answered.
Mentor Series Reading with Anaïs Duplan and Chris Stark | Jun 27
The Loft Literary Center Presents a 2025-2026 Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentors Anaïs Duplan and Chris Stark and fellows Michelle Jayne, Angelina Nguyen, and Mary Beth Becker.
Reading Like a Writer: Real Within the Surreal
In this post, Aimee Johnson takes over Allison Wyss’s Reading Like a Writer column. In her analysis of You Too Can Have a Pass Rate Like Mine, she explores how Swati Sudarsan fuses surreal humor with stark classroom realities.
Expand & Discuss Classes
Online
Double Session
Date
Jun 19, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025
Time
Thursday, 1 p.m. - Thursday, 3 p.m.
Price
$74.00
$66.60 (Friend)
Online
Single Session
Online
Single Session
In-Person
8 Week
Date
Jun 18, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
Time
Wednesday, 6 p.m. - Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Price
$296.00
$266.40 (Friend)
Online
Single Session
Online
6 Week
Date
Jun 25, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
Time
Wednesday, 6 p.m. - Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Price
$222.00
$199.80 (Friend)
Online
Single Session
Online
Single Session
Online
6 Week
Date
Jun 17, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
Time
Tuesday, 6 p.m. - Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Price
$222.00
$199.80 (Friend)
Online
Single Session
Online
Single Session
In-Person
8 Week
Date
Jun 19, 2025 - Aug 7, 2025
Time
Thursday, 6 p.m. - Thursday, 8 p.m.
Price
$296.00
$266.40 (Friend)
Online
Single Session
In-Person
8 Week
Date
Jun 17, 2025 - Aug 5, 2025
Time
Tuesday, 4 p.m. - Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Price
$296.00
$266.40 (Friend)
Online
Single Session
In-Person
Single Session
Online
Single Session
Online
Single Session
In-Person
Single Session
In-Person
6 Week
Date
Jun 18, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
Time
Wednesday, 6 p.m. - Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Price
$222.00
$199.80 (Friend)
In-Person
Single Session
Online
4 Week
Date
Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Time
Thursday, 6 p.m. - Thursday, 8 p.m.
Price
$148.00
$133.20 (Friend)
In-Person
Single Session
Online
8 Week
Date
Jun 18, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
Time
Wednesday, 6 p.m. - Wednesday, 9 p.m.
Price
$444.00
$399.60 (Friend)
In-Person
4 Week
Date
Jul 24, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
Time
Thursday, 6 p.m. - Thursday, 8 p.m.
Price
$148.00
$133.20 (Friend)
