Third Lantern Lit

31 Aug

Our September calendar is here!

18 Sept

Presenting our fabulous readers for this Sunday's young adult fiction series! Come out to Big Couch this September 20th to support these wonderful people and their work! Doors open at 7:00 PM and it is completely free to attend. We hope to see you there!

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Our September calendar is here!

12 Aug

Submissions for our YA Fiction Sessions open until August 25th! 📚 Go to the link below and read the details! thirdlanternlit.org/page-to-stage

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Our August calendar is here!

7 Aug

Join us every 2ndTuesday for this new daytime writing series! We’ll run through a new set of unusual writing prompts every session, pulled from craft books, classes, and imagination, before moving into forty minutes of free writing. (1/2)

7 Aug

Treat these prompts as a catalyst to create something new or as a warm-up before moving on to an existing project. Every session of Uncommon Prompts will be different. Come try something new to keep your creativity flowing throughout the year! No RSVP needed! (2/2)

3 Aug

Join us this Tuesday to revise your YA fiction! During this workshop, Chris Clarkson will discuss the publishing process for his novels, the difference between contemporary and fantasy/science fiction YA novels, and the crucial role of editing. (1/2)

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Our August calendar is here!

3 Aug

We will do some exercises to bring our characters to life, build a strong network of supporting characters, and write our elevator pitches. See you there!

3 Aug

Our August calendar is here!

30 July

Come write with us tomorrow at Sports Drink from 11 AM to 1 PM!

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Hey folks! Here goes our July event calendar!

13 July

We got two events tomorrow! At 1 PM to 3 PM at High Grounds, we'll be hosting our new event, Uncommon Prompts! We’ll run through a new set of unusual writing prompts every session, pulled from craft books, classes, and imagination, before moving into forty minutes of free writing.

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Hey folks! Here goes our July event calendar!

13 July

Then from 6 to 8 PM at Miel, we'll be doing some writing at our Get Lit event! We hope to see you there!

8 July

In partnership with 12 Mile Limit, we are hosting a FIVE HOUR writing marathon open to all local writers! Be there at noon to spend some time with your fellow writers and grab a coffee at the bar. At 12:30, we’ll start our silent writing!

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Hey folks! Here goes our July event calendar!

8 July

We’ll have one more 30 minute break halfway through to stretch our legs and some time at the end to share our experience. For those who make it all the way through, stay and celebrate with a drink at the bar!

8 July

This is a generative writing event meant to give us busy writers a few hours of focus free of our daily obligations. We hope you’ll join us and give yourself the writing time you deserve!

7 July

Join young adult novelist Alys Arden in our generative Page to Stage workshop. Alys will teach us about the world of young adult novels and how to write a story for young adult readers. She will lead us through some prompted writing sessions to help you generate ideas for your new young adult story!

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Hey folks! Here goes our July event calendar!

30 June

What's everyone been reading lately? 👀

30 June

Hey folks! Here goes our July event calendar!

26 June

Cozy in for our next Fiction Sessions reading over at Big Couch! This quarter's theme: Southern Gothic!!

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Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

22 June

Come write with us this Friday at Sports Drink Cafe! We'll be there from 11 AM to 1 PM and hope to see you there!

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Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

16 June

We are happy to announce the very first meeting for our brand new book club! This series will be all about New Orleans writers to get a sense of the city's history and culture, starting with the incredible Confederacy of Dunces. If you don't have a copy... (1/2)

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Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

16 June

...be sure to grab one from Garden District Books, where we will be holding the meeting on June 18th. We hope to see you all there!

15 June

Floods. Vampires. Shapeshifters. Cataclysms. These are just a few of the narratives that cycle throughout human storytelling, from culture to culture and from the ancient world through to today. In this lecture and workshop, we'll discuss a variety of mythic structures... (1/2)

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Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

15 June

...and how they can inform and inspire character, plot, and setting. Attendees will participate in a few generative writing exercises, which can be used to begin a new piece of writing on a blank page or inspire a fresh perspective on in-progress work. This event is free and no RSVP required!

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29 May

Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

5 June

First Get Lit event of June coming at you next Tuesday, June 9th, at Miel Brewery! Join us from 6 to 8 to get some writing done, and to learn about the 1,000 Words Challenge!

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Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

29 May

Be sure to swing by Big Couch this June 2 to learn more about how to make your readings POP 🎉

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Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

29 May

Hello! Here is our calendar for June! Hope to catch you at an event :)

25 May

Let's get lit! Come join us Tuesday, May 26 to tackle that blank page (or just hang out with fellow writers) at the ever-incredible Miel Brewery. See you there!

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OUR MAY CALENDAR IS HERE!

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$483 away! www.givenola.org/organization...

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BTW we're $800 away from our goal of 3k!

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If you want to know more about us, here's our story: bsky.app/profile/thir...

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We are closing out our 3rd year in existence, and 2nd year as a non-profit. In these three years, we've built a community of hundreds of writers. But it all started with just 3. 🧵

BTW we're $800 away from our goal of 3k!

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IT'S GIVENOLA DAY! When looking for communities to support, please consider sending a donation our way. These funds help us continue all of our FREE literary events such as workshops and Page to Stage. We could not do any of this without you! www.givenola.org/organization...

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GiveNOLA Day is today! Please consider supporting @thirdlanternlit.bsky.social if you have attended our events (or want to!) for writers in New Orleans. These donated funs keep things free, accessible, and help us pay local writers for their generous time. www.givenola.org/organization...

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4 May

@thirdlanternlit.bsky.social is 1/3 of our way to our big 2026 fundraising goal ($3000) to keep all our programming free, and to keep paying New Orleans writers to support New Orleans writers! I love this community. www.givenola.org/organization...

1 May

In this workshop, we will discuss examples of famous revisions that improved literature. Attendees will participate in writing exercises, and attendees are invited, but not required, to bring along an excerpt of something they've written! The workshop will be led by @mauricenow.bsky.social !

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OUR MAY CALENDAR IS HERE!

1 May

OUR MAY CALENDAR IS HERE!

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24 Apr

It's time to get some writing done! Come join your fellow writers this Tuesday the 28th to tackle that favorite project of yours ✒️📖 (Excuse the date typo on the graphic!)

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APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

24 Apr

It's time to get some writing done! Come join your fellow writers this Tuesday the 28th to tackle that favorite project of yours ✒️📖 (Excuse the date typo on the graphic!)

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APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

20 Apr

It's that time again!!! Come get lit with your fellow NOLA writers and work on that project that makes you passionate!

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APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

16 Apr

It's time to get those projects written! Join us at 12 Mile Limit this Saturday to tackle your latest project along with plenty of writers ready to cheer you on. We can't wait to see what you're working on!

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APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

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9 Apr

For all of our witches and magically inclined folks, local witch Veronica Varlow will be teaching us spells to unlock inspiration, break past blocks, and summon opportunities to us. Come with an open mind and be prepared to call forth your full power 🌙✨

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APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

9 Apr

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APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

3 Apr

Our next Page to Stage theme is SOUTHERN GOTHIC! This genre tells the stories of the past that always haunt us, the cycles that repeat, the pain that was wrought & the reckonings we must have in the Deep South. Come join us on 4/7 and learn more about the genre and leave w/ some ideas!

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APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

1 Apr

APRIL EVENT CALENDAR!

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25 Mar

Our next event will be Friday 03/25 @ 11 AM to 1 PM! See you there!

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Our March calendar is here!

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12 Mar

Got stage fright? Want to add some gravitas to your work when reading on stage? Then come on down to our live reading workshop, where 3LL (led by trained actress and our community outreach manager, Daphne) will teach you how to perform your prose!

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It's time for another live reading workshop! Swing by New Marigny Theatre on March 17 for some good times, good people, and good prose! 📖🎭

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12 Mar

It's time for another live reading workshop! Swing by New Marigny Theatre on March 17 for some good times, good people, and good prose! 📖🎭

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Our March calendar is here!

12 Mar

It's time for another live reading workshop! Swing by New Marigny Theatre on March 17 for some good times, good people, and good prose! 📖🎭

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Our March calendar is here!

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6 Mar

Next event: Monday at 6 to 8 PM! We'll be at Miel Brewery, getting some words on the page! Hope to see you there!

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Our March calendar is here!