
Join Personal Narrative – Our College Essay Workshop
Work with our skilled teaching artists to to master the common app essay and create powerful personal narrative. Hosted Thursdays and Saturdays at Lake Erie Ink for Grades 10th-12th. Head to Words Shine Bright to register for Personal Narrative.
Youth Writing Centers Come to Cleveland
Leaders from five of these organizations were in Cleveland from Aug. 23-25 for a retreat with Lake Erie Ink , a Cleveland Heights based nonprofit that’s been making waves since 2010 with its youth writing programs. Directors from Pittsburgh, Louisville, Austin, Toronto, and Indianapolis met with Lake Erie Ink and partner organizations, discussing ways to engage youth […]
Fall Weekend Ink
Let your words illuminate at one of our fall weekend workshops. Explore the world of comics or pen a suspenseful story. Head to Words Shine Bright to learn more about our workshop lineup and how to register! We will see you there! Fall Comic Fest Super Comics Stories of Suspense NaNoWriMo Paper Arts
Culinary Creativity – Our Fall Fundraiser
The culminating event of our Stirring Stories project, join us for an evening that celebrates the stories of place and palate. Let your tastebuds explore delectable bites as you hear inspirational tales from chefs, storytellers, and youth from our community. All proceeds fund creative expression workshops in support of youth creativity. Our menu includes: Snacks […]
Grab Your Copy of Keys & Locks
Lake Erie Ink’s 7th anthology of teen writing is here! This year’s anthology, Keys & Locks, features writing and art from over 200 teens across Northeast Ohio. This annual project is organized by a dedicated group of teen editors who lead the process, from collecting submissions to editing and publishing. The teen editors invite you, […]

Trivia Night with LEI’s Young Professionals Board!
Have an inkling for trivia? Join us for Fresh Ink Trivia Night in support of young writers in our community! Wednesday, June 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at B-Side Lounge at the Grog Shop Doors open at 6:30. Trivia will begin at 7:00. Fun prizes and Ink related giveaways throughout the evening The cost is $15 playing as […]
Summer Ink Begins! Spots still available
Splash into summer with Lake Erie Ink! Check out our returning programs like the Word Gardeners and Young Novelists summer camps, as well as new programs like the Cleveland MetroParks pop-up workshops and Community Write Nights. View a detailed list of summer programs here, or click the button below to register.

Teen Writers’ Symposium Returns May 6th!
Lake Erie Ink’s Teen Writers’ Symposium returns this year! Join us at CSU’s historic Mather Mansion on May 6th to engage with local writers in a variety of genres. The symposium will feature a meet and greet, panel discussion, and workshops for teens in grades 6-12. Keep an eye on the Lake Erie Ink website […]

LEI in the Community
Lake Erie Ink has a packed spring. Check out the calendar below to find out about some of our exciting events! April 10, 14: D&D: Story Games new session begins! Mondays 6-8pm or Fridays 4-6pm All @ LEI Spots still available both days! April 11: Poetry & Performance | 3-4PM | Rice Branch of Cleveland Public Library April […]
LEI Students Create New Worlds at Heights Library Art Gallery
I am immortal I feel like it is summer I will never leave -Ava If you could create your own world, what would it be like? Lake Erie Ink students recently answered that question with paint, collages, and words. Their creations are currently hanging in the gallery space at Heights Library’s Lee Road branch, […]