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Winter Fictionfest Set for Sat. Feb. 18th at Loganberry Books
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Sat. 2/18, 1-4:30pm at Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere, Shaker Hts.
Whether you’re new to weaving stories or just published your newest book, this half-day conference will give you the inspiration to take your writing to the next level. Explore the craft of fiction with skilled teachers, respond to writing exercises, and connect with other writers at our Winter Fictionfest.
1 - 1:45 pm: Mary Doria Russell, award-winning author of
Doc,
The Sparrow and other novels, in conversation with author Susan Petrone
2 - 4:30 pm: Workshops w/area writers*
Workshop A: Beyond Motive, Means and Opportunity: How to Plot Your Mystery w/ Casey Daniels & Shelley Costa
Workshop B: Turning History into Fiction w/ D.M. Pulley
Workshop C: Science Fiction: Not Just for Kids Anymore! w/ Geoffrey Landis & Mary Turzillo
*Participants will be able to choose to attend 2 of 3 workshops when they
register
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Tomorrow night! Between the Lines w/James Renner, author of True Crime Addict
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Join Literary Cleveland for an evening with James Renner, a novelist and non-fiction writer whom The New York Times Sunday Book Review has called "shamelessly entertaining" and "just plain fun to read". Renner's novel "The Man From Primrose Lane" is being adapted by Fox with feature director-producer Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes). The author will read from his work, engage in a conversation with writer Katherine Clark, and take questions from the audience. Mac's Backs will sell books, and Renner will be on hand to sign them.
In partnership with The Happy Dog and The East Cleveland Public Library.
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New: Between The Lines w/ Kazim Ali, author of Uncle Sharif's Life In Music
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Join Literary Cleveland for an evening with award-winning poet, novelist, translator, and professor Kazim Ali. The author
will read from his forthcoming short story collection "Uncle Sharif's Life In Music", discuss other upcoming works, and respond to questions from the audience.
Read Ali's complete bio and publication list
here.
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Upcoming January workshops
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Wed. 1/25, 7-9 pm, Gordon Square Arcade, 6516 Detroit Ave.
If a writer pens something in the woods and no one is around to read it, does it make a sound? No. No it does not. Marketing your work is essential to building an audience. Whether you want to become a social media personality, describe yourself on your website, or simply answer the question “What do you do?" you need to know how to talk about it. Get inspired to share your work as we talk about the basics of self-marketing from social media to websites to that ever-important elevator pitch. We'll look at examples of successful author marketing and developing our own marketing ideas.
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Sat. Jan. 28th, 10a-12p, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd.
Speculative fiction is not just dragons and vampires and spaceships. In this workshop we will discuss how to write stories that broaden the definition of the genre and approach more closely our personal visions of science fiction, fantasy, magic realism, and dystopia. We’ll follow up with some exercises as a way to open up the fictional world to a sense of surprise and invention.
Charles Oberndorf
is a graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop. His three science fiction novels were published by Bantam Spectra, and his short fiction has appeared in Full Spectrum, Asimov’s Science Fiction, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. His novelette, “Another Life,” was reprinted in Years Best SF #15. He’s the Chi Waggoner Chair in Middle School Writing at University School and has moderated the Public Fiction Writing Workshop at Cleveland State University.
Mary Grimm
has had two books published, Left to Themselves (novel) and Stealing Time (story collection) - both by Random House. She teaches fiction writing at Case Western Reserve University.
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Sat. Feb. 4th, 10a-12p at Lake Erie Ink, 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleve. Hts.
Learn how to research, write, and preserve your family legacy. This panel discussion will feature presentations by writers who have gained a better understanding of their family history through memoir, interviews, and genealogical research, followed by Q&A. Whether you are looking for motivation to start or instructors to help you craft the work you've already begun, this event will help you. Presented as part of "Crossing Borders: Immigrant Narratives in Cleveland," an event featuring Cleveland writers on the topic of immigration.
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Thurs. Feb. 16th and 23rd, 7-9p, Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Hts.
Do you want to write poems that help you stand out from the pack, tell stories, build your imagination, and create social change? Writing persona poems – poems in another’s voice – can do all that and more. In this fun, interactive workshop, we’ll discover and practice this underused but highly effective poetic strategy. You’ll also learn how to perform these poems aloud, with the chance to share them at a Lit Cleveland event soon after. Come with notebook or paper, a pen you love, and your imagination. Beginners to experienced poets are all welcome.
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Wed. Feb. 22nd and March 1st, 7-9p,
St. Edward's Library, 13500 Detroit Ave.
If you want to write about true crimes in history, this is the class for you! We’ll talk about how to spot an interesting subject and where to uncover the evidence, photographs and more. Then we’ll talk about how to turn what you’ve found into a compelling read. We’ll go from first draft to finished story. If time permits we’ll look at some markets. Bring ideas or works in progress.
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Explore the power of words and art in this special Thursday MIX – we’re opening the museum up just for MIX attendees. Share your poems, stories, and more at an open mic in the galleries led by poet Damien Ware and presented in collaboration with Literary Cleveland, and check out the new special exhibition Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks.
MIX is an 18 and over event. $10 in advance/$15 day of event. CMA members free.
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Call for submissions -- Crossing Borders: Immigrant Narratives in Cleveland
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Literary Cleveland is seeking
submissions of original work by Cleveland area writers on the theme of immigration. We especially encourage submissions from individuals who may not consider themselves writers but have a story to tell. The deadline for submissions is Wed. Feb. 15th.
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"
This is NOT About My Dead Dog
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Presented by Playwrights Local (
$15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students)
January 13-28, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 E. 156th Street, Cle., OH 44110.
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Lit Cleveland Members: Get $3 off Adult Tickets with code "LitCleTIN"!
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Free poetry writing workshop
w/ Robert E. McDonough
Thurs. 1/19, 6:30-8:30p,
Cuyahoga County Public Library, South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch, 4645 Mayfield Rd.
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Drop in at this diverse group of serious, friendly poets, ranging from young adults to poets with decades of experience. Come once or every month - and bring 20 copies of your poem to receive comments.
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4th Annual Burns Night
at Market Garden Brewery ($50/ticket)
Thu, January 19, 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Where
Market Garden Brewery, 1947 W 25th St, Cle., OH 44113.
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Celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s national poet with a night of bagpiping, poetry, ale, scotch and haggis at Market Garden Brewery. Release your inner laddie or lassie!
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Jan. 20 marks a new, weird era of the United States of America. Why not start this new age with stories about our first days? Sorry, Please Continue wants to hear about your firsts, whether it's the first day of marriage, first day at a new school or the first day of a new job.
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The first of two semi finals, t
his event continues the process of creating the International Youth Slam Poetry team to represent Cleveland, OH via One Mic Open for the third year running.
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Lit Cleveland t-shirt ($15)
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Let everyone know
"Where The Writers Are" with a soft, Bella Canvas Adult Unisex tee that fits like a well-loved favorite.
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Lit Cleveland sticker ($2)
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Show your love of LIT in CLE with a 4x6" Weatherproof vinyl, oval sticker.
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T-shirts: $18 w/shipping
LIT stickers: $3 w/shipping
Hand-printed posters: $25 w/shipping
Bookmarks: $3 w/shipping
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Literary Cleveland helps writers develop their craft, builds a strong network of writers, and connects writers to the community.
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