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April is National Poetry Month, an annual celebration of poetry spearheaded by the Academy of American Poets that celebrates poetry’s vital place in our culture. We invite youth ages 8-15 to celebrate National Poetry Month with Lake Erie Ink this April, and let art be your inspiration. Lake Erie Ink, together with the Cleveland Museum […]
Lake Erie Ink inspires youth writers to find their voice and craft their stories, and we are excited to announce an opportunity for teenagers to learn about the craft of writing from those who do it best at our upcoming Teen Writers Symposium. At the symposium, teens in grades 6-12 will explore the art of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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