Need a new creative outlet? Look no further than Out Loud HSV

Feel like tapping into your poetic side this fall? Out Loud HSV may just be what you’re looking for.

This spoken word community dedicates itself to providing more platforms for the city’s talented pool of writers and creatives to share their work.

Out Loud hosts regular reading and outreach events and encourages open dialogues around important social topics. Our city’s growing literary community would be amiss to ignore this organization.

Mission

Since its first Open Mic Night in 2014, Out Loud has prided itself on providing a welcoming and safe atmosphere for voices from all walks of life to interact with each other.

This organization aims to help local writing talent grow and thrive. After all, one of the most important steps for any writer is sharing work with others.

By building a community of like-minded literary enthusiasts, Out Loud helps writers feel more secure about sharing their work with an audience that truly cares.

Events

Out Loud HSV’s next monthly Open Mic Night will be held on November 17th. (Out Loud HSV / Facebook)

Every month, this organization hosts an Open Mic Night at the Speakeasy at Straight to Ale. Occasionally, it also hosts workshops, lectures and more.

Signing up for an open mic night also means that your work will automatically qualify for entry into their annual anthology publication.

Submissions for this year’s anthology open on November 17th and close on December 20th. For consideration, your piece has to be read at one of their Open Mic Nights, so be sure to sign up while you still can!

Learn more

To stay tuned regarding anthology and event announcements, check out their website and social accounts below. Whether you are a writer looking to share your work or someone who just enjoys the humanities, Out Loud is a great organization to keep on your radar.