Literary & Writing

Literary & Writing Programs

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RESOURCES FOR WRITERS

Local Literary Partners

Please support our local literary partners.

All Write A community creative writing workshop Formerly called “Authors Anonymous” this group meets monthly and is open to all creatives age 18+. No experience is required, and all are welcome! Summer 2025 Workshops Thursdays, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. May 1, May 15, June 5, July 10, Aug 7, Aug 21 Mount Vernon Library 201 North Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, OH 43050 Multipurpose Room For more information, visit www.knox.net, email knoxwrites1@gmail.com, or call (740) 392-BOOK extension 8259.

The Kenyon Review

The Kenyon Review is a literary magazine based in Gambier, Ohio, US, home of Kenyon College. The KR frequently hosts a diverse roster of world-reknowned authors in its reading series https://www.kenyonreview.org/reading-series-2018-19/ and hosts a free literary festival each November. https://www.kenyonreview.org/programs/literary-festival/

Paragraphs Bookstore

Paragraphs Bookstore is the pride of downtown Mount Vernon and hub for avid readers. Paragraphs offers classes for elementary and middle-school age writers in collaboration with The Kenyon Review. Paragraphs also sponsors readings and author visits.

Ohioana Library Association/Ohioana Book Festival

Founded in 1929, the Ohioana Library Association collects, preserves, and celebrates Ohio literature and other creative endeavors. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit literary organization serving the state of Ohio. For more information, visit www.ohioana.org.