Community & Writing
Why We Treasure Our Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in the success and sustainability of many nonprofit organizations, and the Muse Writers Center is no exception! Their dedication, passion, and willingness to give their…
Read MorePages of Our Lives: Memoir Readings at Harbor’s Edge
On March 26 and 28th, participants in the Harbor’s Edge Pages of Our Lives memoir workshop performed a reading series for the community. Over the two day series, fifteen writers…
Read MoreNorfolk Songwriters Learn and Collaborate
Over the last decade, Norfolk-based singer/songwriter Skye Zentz has made a name for herself with her infectious, uplifting energy, honest lyrics, and memorable melodies. Skye is a true Norfolkian, and…
Read MoreSpecial Events at The Muse!
Desiree Cooper, author of Nothing Special, at The Muse Writers Center for a special workshop and seminar on January 21st. Very Special Engagements at The Muse Norfolk, January 21, 2023, Award…
Read MoreThe Creative Writing INDOC: A Start-Up Guide to Creative Writing for the Military by Veteran Writers
Members of the United States military are bound to have many unique experiences. Experiences worthy of a book, short story, or maybe even a screenplay. Rather than repeating, “you had…
Read MoreSubmit to the Short-Short Playwriting Project Today!
A play goes through many phases before it hits the page and then the stage. The Muse Writers Center is excited to partner with Little Theater Norfolk and The Norfolk…
Read MoreReturn of Writers Happy Hours and Coffee Breaks
We’re excited to announce the return of our Writers Happy Hours and Writers Coffee Breaks! During the pandemic, we had to pause our networking and social events. We’ve really missed…
Read MoreSummer Class Schedule Announced! We’re Back!
The Muse Writers Center is excited to announce the release of a full summer schedule including in-person, online, and hybrid classes, seminars, and camps! Registration is open now! Learn something new…
Read MoreVietnam War aka “The Rock ‘n’ Roll War”
The Muse Writers Center offers a look back at the Vietnam era through the music we know by heart. After watching the Ken Burns documentary on the Vietnam War, Jack…
Read MoreChanging the World, One Poem at a Time
What does it mean to be a poet today? Join The Muse and Virginia Poet Laureate Luisa A. Igloria for a three-part reading and conversation series featuring the 2021-2022 Virginia…
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