The Loft, a nonprofit arts org, advances the artistic development of writers, fosters a thriving literary community, and inspires a passion for literature.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Joined July 2009
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✏️ Stay connected with us at loft.org and on our other social platforms 🌟
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❌🧊 On Friday, January 23rd, the Loft is closing in solidarity with the economic blackout movement. We encourage you to join us: no work, school, or shopping. We’ll march in downtown Minneapolis at 2 p.m.
🔗 Sign the Ice Out MN pledge: loftlit.co/iceout
#iceoutMN
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@loftliterary’s year-long novel-writing program helped me draft my first novel. Without their generous support, and @petergeye’s early encouragement, I doubt I’d have “The Native Nonpeople of Silt Island” on submission in the UK, US, and India right now.
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Join us for an intimate reading on Nov 11 at The Loft Literary Center with distinguished poet, Douglas Kearney, as he presents poets from our MN Regional Workshop, "Pattern/Constraint/Sound."
To RSVP, visit bit.ly/pattern-constraint-so…
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🧿 it's official! out next year, a dream come true. thank you @meganstielstra, @northwesternup, & ayesha pande 🧿
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Had the pleasure of being interviewed by the @loftliterary & @MPR “Radio Camp” crew this afternoon. All these young creatives are rising stars!
Writers and readers—thank you for voting The Loft Literary Center BEST PLACE TO TAKE A CLASS in 2025! 😍
@mnwomenspress Readers Recommend: womenspress.com/2025-readers…
#twincities #minneapolis #stpaul #mn
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A writer's debut release continues to be a "process" long after the book deal is signed. Thus, I interviewed author Daniel Tam-Claiborne about this & MORE for my latest @loftliterary blog post. #writerslife #BookTwitter
loft.org/writers-block-blog/…
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Closing soon: Our 2025 Novelette Print Prize!
One grand-prize winner, chosen by Guest Judge @PemiAguda, will receive $3,000, print publication, royalties, and a free class at @loftliterary.
Deadline: March 16, 2025, 11:59 PM Pacific
Learn more: craftliterary.com/craft-nove…
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#WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #TeacherLife #creativewriting #workshops #professionaldevelopment #lessons @shufflenetwork @Intersection_SF @paythewriter @awpwriter @GeminiInk @akasorority1908 @CCI_ARTS @loftliterary @MILibrary
"You should always have something under submission somewhere."
Check out the latest Authors Guild Member Spotlight featuring @INTJs_rock, author of TRAUMA, TRESSES, AND TRUTH (@ChiReviewPress).
authorsguild.org/member-spot…
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My monthly "The Bookish Brand" blog for @loftliterary is back for 2025! Read this month's post at: loft.org/writers-block-blog/… #writerLift #CreativeFlow
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Our 2025 Novelette Print Prize is open until March 16!
—Awarding $3,000, print publication, 20 author copies, and a free class at @loftliterary
—Guest judged by @PemiAguda
—$30 reading fee
Learn more: craftliterary.com/craft-nove…
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Close ACCOMPLISHMEN SUNDAY with some workshops 💕Assistant Memoir Editor @SkinnerJenee will lead virtual workshops on Short Fiction/Novel writing this April/March for @loftliterary 😍 Sign up here: buff.ly/4jHrLKU
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thank u @loftliterary & @mcknightfdn... this was such a fun event! happy to read/be there in support of @kaokaliayang, gen del rey, & naomi cohn's new work. also (unrelated)! here is my blue sky account: hilalisler.bsky.social 🐦
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Join me on Jan.11 @loftliterary for an afternoon of #community & creativity. loft.org/classes/communal-da… #WritingSupport #writerslife
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Hear "The Braille Encyclopedia" author Naomi Cohn at the @loftliterary on 11/21 at 7 p.m. Naomi is a former client of @visionlossmn
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thank you for your generous gift @ragdale_residency, @mcknightfdn, @artistcommunitiesorg, @loftliterary. i appreciate it very much !
ALT text: 'i'm a 2025 mcknight fellow at ragdale!'
Exciting things coming up at loft.thinkific.com!
Was on set today @loftliterary for a new Lit!Commons promo clip that'll be released soon. In case, you're curious what "all the buzz" is about, find out here: loft.org/litcommons #behindthescene #writerscommunity
Writers, opportunities are knocking🚪👀🏆
November is PACKED with important deadlines and dates for access funding, mentorships, writing projects, and fellowships!
Learn more and apply at loft.org 🦋🔸
Your memories can shape a powerful manuscript. Join The Loft’s 2025 Creative Nonfiction Writing Project with Sun Yung Shin! 🖋️ Small workshops, 1:1 mentorship, & insights from top writers. Early reg. opens 11/13. Funding aid available! 🔗 Loft.org/YLWP #WritingCommunity
