Loft Spotlights

Loft Spotlights
Nuria Sheehan on Blogs, Newsletters, and Getting Comfortable With Your Own Writing
Nuria Sheehan is a queer writer who ended up in Kentucky with a pit bull and a pickup. She’s worked at the intersection of words and websites for over two decades and has taught English language learners, MFA candidates, and incarcerated students.
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Nuria Sheehan
Jun. 4
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Read Minnesota Books: How Podcasting Opened a New Path for Book Coverage
“Editors weren’t passing on my pitches because they weren’t punchy or timely enough; editors passed because book lovers are in the middle of a literal machine-made assault on literature.”
Deborah Copperud
Apr. 1
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Writing Classes to Take in 2026 Based on Your Zodiac Sign
A celestial guide to choosing your next writing class. Online (CT) or in person at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis.
Blythe Baird
Jan. 17
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Behind the Zine: A Handmade Space for Hope with Kristy Wessel
"The idea started quietly, like many good things do, with a few writers in the Lit!Commons community talking about how disconnected we were feeling. From our creative work. From each other. From a sense that what we make might actually matter."
Kristy Wessel
May. 20
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charles Meech (1942-2025)
Brenda Hudson reflects on her time at Madeline Island School of the Arts and the impact of Charlie’s generous vision.  
Brenda Hudson
May. 16
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Yes! You Can Write Your First Novel
"Three years ago, on a bright Minnesota morning, I sat close to my computer waiting patiently for my iWatch to alert me that it was time to register for the Loft’s Year-Long Novel Writing Project."
Ann Lowry
Dec. 2
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The Loft's Astrological Guide to Fall 2024 Writing Classes
Discover the perfect writing class for you this fall, tailored to your zodiac sign’s unique creative energy.
Blythe Baird
Aug. 22
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Loft@50
We have a new mission! We are excited to share this journey with you as we celebrate our legacy and look forward to an exciting future together!
Arleta M. Little
Jan. 11
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Writing Classes to Take in 2024 Based on Your Zodiac Sign
ONLINE and at the Loft in Minneapolis!
Blythe Baird
Jan. 6
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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
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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
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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