Local Author to Lead Fiction Writing Workshop at Fairview Park Library

Kevin P. Keating, a Fairview Park resident and adjunct professor, will host a six-month workshop focused on short story writing.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Local author Kevin P. Keating, who recently published his latest book 'Bridge of Dreams: A Speculative Triptych,' will be leading a six-month fiction writing workshop focused on short stories at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Fairview Park branch. The workshop will take place monthly from March to August and is open to both traditional and non-traditional students looking to get their work on the page.

Why it matters

The workshop provides an opportunity for aspiring writers in the Fairview Park community to hone their craft under the guidance of an experienced author and professor. It also highlights the library's role in fostering creativity and supporting local literary talent.

The details

Keating, a 1989 St. Ignatius High School graduate, has been teaching fiction writing classes for over 20 years and is currently an adjunct English instructor at several local universities. The Fiction Writing Workshop will involve students sharing their work with the group and receiving feedback. Keating notes that helping writers become less sensitive to criticism will be one of the biggest challenges.

  • The Fiction Writing Workshop will take place monthly from March 10 to August 2026.
  • The workshops will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The players

Kevin P. Keating

A local author who recently published his latest book 'Bridge of Dreams: A Speculative Triptych' and will be leading the fiction writing workshop at the Fairview Park library.

Cuyahoga County Public Library Fairview Park branch

The library hosting the six-month fiction writing workshop led by local author Kevin P. Keating.

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What they’re saying

“I've been teaching fiction writing classes for most of my 20-plus-year career. However, this might be the first time I've run a workshop for the Cuyahoga County Library, which will be business as usual, providing a little bit of instruction. Mainly, it's going to be students sharing their work with the group and everyone commenting on each story submitted.”

— Kevin P. Keating, Local Author (cleveland.com)

“One of the big things about teaching a fiction workshop is to get the writer not to be so sensitive about their own work so that they can accept criticism. That might be the most challenging part.”

— Kevin P. Keating, Local Author (cleveland.com)

What’s next

Registration is required for the Fiction Writing Workshop, which begins on March 10, 2026.

The takeaway

The fiction writing workshop at the Fairview Park library provides a valuable opportunity for aspiring writers in the community to develop their skills under the guidance of an experienced local author. It highlights the library's role in fostering creativity and supporting local literary talent.