Lake Erie Ink: a writing space for youth

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Lake Erie Ink would like to invite the community to our Teen Book Release event on May 31, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the B-Side Lounge in Cleveland Heights. The second book of NEO Teen Writing and Art is a collection of creative writing from more than 65 teens across Northeast Ohio and includes an introduction […]

Face the College Essay: Be Yourself

Lake Erie Ink is offering three college essay workshops this summer! Write the essay that best expresses who you are. The workshops will take place: Tuesday, July 10 | Thursday, July 26 | Thursday, August 9 | 6:30-8:00 pm at Lake Erie Ink (2843 Washington Blvd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118) The cost is $10 per workshop […]

Teens, Share your Story at LEI’s Summer Teen Open Mics

Inspire, and get inspired! Share your poetry, prose or music with a live audience. Food provided. Friday, May 31, 2018 @ B-Side Lounge (Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights) 6:30 pm Roots + Branches book release party, reception, and open mic to follow. All are welcome! Friday, June 15 @ Piccadilly on Coventry 6:30 pm […]

It’s Not Too Late! Summer Camp Registration is Still Open

Summer Ink where you… Express yourself in creative ways. Make new friends and collaborate on cool projects. Create, publish, and perform. At Lake Erie Ink’s week-long summer camps, youth (entering grades 2-12) explore their imaginations, develop writing skills, and collaborate with peers. Summer camps start June 18th and dig deep into fun writing genres, including […]

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From short stories and novels, to comics, plays & poetry…to nonfiction and genre-bending “writing outside the box,” Lake Erie Ink writers explore a wide variety of genres at workshops and programs both on and off-site.

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For Teachers

There are so many demands on teachers and students alike, that sometimes creative writing loses its place in the school. Creative writing motivates students because it is personal, relevant and imaginative. Students who have the opportunity to write creatively develop more fluency and confidence as writers. Lake Erie Ink supports writing in your classroom with professional development […]

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For Youth

If you need help with your homework, a creative writing experience, an audience of peers, or a safe place to speak your mind and explore your imagination, Lake Erie Ink has a program for you. Read more about our programs here. Check our calendar for upcoming workshops. Register. Add your name to the mailing list […]

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