The Loft Literary Center is one of the nation's leading literary centers dedicated to the advancement of writers, fostering a writing community, and inspiring a passion for literature.
Winter 2015 Offerings Now Open
Loft classes starting through February are now available. Our new publication features upcoming classes and events, plus articles on craft to help you meet your goals. Check out this preview video for more of an idea of what we've got in store this winter.
Make Your Mark
Art of Series classes, the return of Master Mondays, new Loft programs, all coming this fall 2014 (PDF). Still not sure? See our fall preview video highlighting everything in store this fall.
Give your manuscript its best shot
Loft Manuscript Critique & Coaching Services allow you to work one-on-one with an editor or author.
Loft Online Classes
Live too far away? Can't find the time? Loft online classes can be taken at your pace, anywhere you are.
Sign Up for a Class
Loft creative writing classes take place online and in-person and are offered to youth and adults.
Offerings include novel writing, fiction, poetry, nonfiction, sci-fi, mystery, publishing & career, multigenre, and many more.
Writers’ Block Blog
Picture Book Writing: Not What You Pictured
11/7/14
Moving Past the Fear of Criticism
11/6/14
Getting Out of Your Own Way on the Page
11/5/14