Classes and Seminars
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2 events,
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
Mostly what we wrestle with as poets is understanding what we 'feel' and finding the language that moves others to feel 'with' us. In this class, we will examine emotionally…
The Prose Poetry Workshop
The Prose Poetry Workshop
Do you find that your poetry lives in the space between poetry and prose? Do you enjoy playing with hybridity in your work? The Prose Poetry Workshop is the place…
4 events,
Accountability Class
Accountability Class
In this multi-genre class, students will be given prompts and we will use class time to write together. Writers of all genres and all skill levels are encouraged to join…
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
If you've got a draft you're working on and are looking for a hivemind of fellow writers to help steer your story in the direction you want it to go,…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Poetry Workshop continues with returning members and new members having poetry writing experience. Fresh, intriguing poetry prompts offer group members the opportunity to experiment with various styles, forms, subjects…
Nonfiction in a Flash
Nonfiction in a Flash
In this workshop, creative nonfiction and memoir writers will explore the genre of flash creative nonfiction (between 500 and 1,000 words). We will discuss and discover the many craft elements…
3 events,
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
Complete or revise your book-length manuscript in this intensive, 11-month fiction-writing studio. Led by critically acclaimed novelist Michele Young-Stone (Above Us Only Sky, Lost in the Beehive, and The Handbook…
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Got a story idea that’s flatlining? A manuscript in need of intensive care? Welcome to Plot Hospital, a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed to resuscitate and strengthen your narrative structure. Whether you’re…
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
This fiction workshop offers a unique opportunity for four dedicated writers to develop and refine their work over four intensive sessions. Each participant will submit two longer pieces, up to…
1 event,
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her…
2 events,
2025 Spring Teen Fellowship Class
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the…
0 events,
2 events,
Exploring “Hermit Crab” Poems
Exploring “Hermit Crab” Poems
Hermit Crab poetry takes its name from the subgenre of creative non-fiction in which the writing takes refuge in a found form. From bingo boards to recipes to Punnett squares,…
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Novelists
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Novelists
Ernest Hemmingway has said “The only kind of writing is rewriting,” and Michael Crichton noted "Books aren't written - they're rewritten." Nearly every professional writer has their own version of…
2 events,
Visual Journaling: A Creative Fresh Start
Visual Journaling: A Creative Fresh Start
Reignite your creativity and embrace a fresh start with this unique workshop! Step away from traditional writing routines and discover how combining words with visual elements can unlock new ideas.…
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
The Lyric Poem: ‘What The Heart Wants to Say’
Mostly what we wrestle with as poets is understanding what we 'feel' and finding the language that moves others to feel 'with' us. In this class, we will examine emotionally…
3 events,
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio continues with returning members and new members with professional fiction workshop experience. We will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Do you like to tell scary stories? In this class, we'll discuss the components of well-known horror stories and go over some of the techniques writers use to create strong,…
Self-Discovery through Memoir
Self-Discovery through Memoir
In this class, we will discover the lens(es) through we which we will look at our lives; we will discover ourselves as a character and learn how to write honestly…
0 events,
2 events,
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
5 events,
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Mornings)
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the…
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Evenings)
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Discover the art of telling true stories creatively in this workshop designed to inspire and engage. Creative nonfiction blends the factual with the imaginative, allowing you to craft compelling narratives…
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Rediscover the essay as a versatile and creative medium for expression! In this workshop, we’ll explore various forms of essays—from narrative reflections to op-eds, lyrical musings, and beyond. Through inspiring…
0 events,
4 events,
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (ages 11 to younger 14-year-olds) explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class…
Exploring “Hermit Crab” Poems
Exploring “Hermit Crab” Poems
Hermit Crab poetry takes its name from the subgenre of creative non-fiction in which the writing takes refuge in a found form. From bingo boards to recipes to Punnett squares,…
1 event,
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
We've heard it said that writing must engage from the outset, and must keep us interested until the very end. How can we leverage the grammar and syntax of the…
4 events,
Accountability Class
Accountability Class
In this multi-genre class, students will be given prompts and we will use class time to write together. Writers of all genres and all skill levels are encouraged to join…
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
If you've got a draft you're working on and are looking for a hivemind of fellow writers to help steer your story in the direction you want it to go,…
Nonfiction in a Flash
Nonfiction in a Flash
In this workshop, creative nonfiction and memoir writers will explore the genre of flash creative nonfiction (between 500 and 1,000 words). We will discuss and discover the many craft elements…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Poetry Workshop continues with returning members and new members having poetry writing experience. Fresh, intriguing poetry prompts offer group members the opportunity to experiment with various styles, forms, subjects…
3 events,
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
Complete or revise your book-length manuscript in this intensive, 11-month fiction-writing studio. Led by critically acclaimed novelist Michele Young-Stone (Above Us Only Sky, Lost in the Beehive, and The Handbook…
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Got a story idea that’s flatlining? A manuscript in need of intensive care? Welcome to Plot Hospital, a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed to resuscitate and strengthen your narrative structure. Whether you’re…
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
This fiction workshop offers a unique opportunity for four dedicated writers to develop and refine their work over four intensive sessions. Each participant will submit two longer pieces, up to…
3 events,
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look…
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her…
Introduction to Fiction Writing
Introduction to Fiction Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or…
2 events,
2025 Spring Teen Fellowship Class
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the…
0 events,
4 events,
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (ages 11 to younger 14-year-olds) explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class…
Exploring “Hermit Crab” Poems
Exploring “Hermit Crab” Poems
Hermit Crab poetry takes its name from the subgenre of creative non-fiction in which the writing takes refuge in a found form. From bingo boards to recipes to Punnett squares,…
1 event,
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
We've heard it said that writing must engage from the outset, and must keep us interested until the very end. How can we leverage the grammar and syntax of the…
3 events,
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio continues with returning members and new members with professional fiction workshop experience. We will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Do you like to tell scary stories? In this class, we'll discuss the components of well-known horror stories and go over some of the techniques writers use to create strong,…
Self-Discovery through Memoir
Self-Discovery through Memoir
In this class, we will discover the lens(es) through we which we will look at our lives; we will discover ourselves as a character and learn how to write honestly…
3 events,
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. This exploratory workshop is designed for writers who want to develop their voice…
The Poetry Studio
The Poetry Studio
The studio continues: Members of the group will actively write and revise original poetry, with a special emphasis on the careful review of members' work, the examination of the literary…
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
This 6-session intensive course is designed for seasoned Muse students who have completed numerous screenwriting classes and are ready to earn their Screenwriting Genre Certificate. Combining the foundational, intermediate, and…
4 events,
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Creative writing is fun! And finding your voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering…
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
Introduction to Fiction Writing
Introduction to Fiction Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or…
4 events,
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Mornings)
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Evenings)
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Discover the art of telling true stories creatively in this workshop designed to inspire and engage. Creative nonfiction blends the factual with the imaginative, allowing you to craft compelling narratives…
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Rediscover the essay as a versatile and creative medium for expression! In this workshop, we’ll explore various forms of essays—from narrative reflections to op-eds, lyrical musings, and beyond. Through inspiring…
0 events,
4 events,
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (ages 11 to younger 14-year-olds) explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class…
The Power of the Personal Essay
The Power of the Personal Essay
The personal essay is a dynamic and versatile form of creative expression, blending storytelling, reflection, and argumentation. In this one-session class, we will explore how structure shapes meaning, how personal…
2 events,
The Hero’s Beat: A Novel Formula
The Hero’s Beat: A Novel Formula
In this engaging two-and-a-half-hour workshop, we’ll explore how to blend the Hero’s Journey and Blake Snyder’s Beat Sheet to create a powerful, page-by-page outline for your novel. You’ll learn how…
How to Self-Publish Your Book
How to Self-Publish Your Book
You’ve written a great book, but the query letter/literary agent/publisher game isn’t your cup of tea. Have you considered self-publishing? With print-on-demand, it's easier than ever to get your book…
4 events,
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
If you've got a draft you're working on and are looking for a hivemind of fellow writers to help steer your story in the direction you want it to go,…
Nonfiction in a Flash
Nonfiction in a Flash
In this workshop, creative nonfiction and memoir writers will explore the genre of flash creative nonfiction (between 500 and 1,000 words). We will discuss and discover the many craft elements…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Poetry Workshop continues with returning members and new members having poetry writing experience. Fresh, intriguing poetry prompts offer group members the opportunity to experiment with various styles, forms, subjects…
Accountability Class
Accountability Class
In this multi-genre class, students will be given prompts and we will use class time to write together. Writers of all genres and all skill levels are encouraged to join…
4 events,
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
Complete or revise your book-length manuscript in this intensive, 11-month fiction-writing studio. Led by critically acclaimed novelist Michele Young-Stone (Above Us Only Sky, Lost in the Beehive, and The Handbook…
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. This exploratory workshop is designed for writers who want to develop their voice…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
The level three screenwriting class of three
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
This fiction workshop offers a unique opportunity for four dedicated writers to develop and refine their work over four intensive sessions. Each participant will submit two longer pieces, up to…
4 events,
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Creative writing is fun! And finding your voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering…
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look…
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her…
Introduction to Fiction Writing
Introduction to Fiction Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or…
2 events,
2025 Spring Teen Fellowship Class
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the…
0 events,
4 events,
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (ages 11 to younger 14-year-olds) explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class…
Moments of Change: Capturing Turning Points in Memoir
Moments of Change: Capturing Turning Points in Memoir
According to Joan Didion, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Memoir distills lived experience into meaning, but how do we recognize the moments that matter? In this workshop,…
1 event,
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
We've heard it said that writing must engage from the outset, and must keep us interested until the very end. How can we leverage the grammar and syntax of the…
2 events,
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio continues with returning members and new members with professional fiction workshop experience. We will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Do you like to tell scary stories? In this class, we'll discuss the components of well-known horror stories and go over some of the techniques writers use to create strong,…
8 events,
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (ages 11 to younger 14-year-olds) explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary…
Crafting Plot and Story: Can Technology Help?
Crafting Plot and Story: Can Technology Help?
Are you a follow-the-flow writer or a plan-it-all-out writer? Or something in between? Even those who do not plot initially revise and craft their work to hook the reader. Using…
Deconstructing Fantasy Tropes: A Four-Session Workshop
Deconstructing Fantasy Tropes: A Four-Session Workshop
In this multi-session workshop, we will take a deep dive into the tropes that define fantasy storytelling, examining their origins, evolution, and potential for reinvention. Through discussion, analysis, and creative…
Songwriting 101
Songwriting 101
Songwriting 101 will equip you with the tools to unlock your creativity and approach songwriting in new and exciting ways. Through this class, you'll discover effective methods to express yourself…
Design Your Own Plague
Design Your Own Plague
Are you a horror writer struggling to create a germ to turn Earth’s population into zombies? Are you a science fiction writer who wants to design a Martian virus but…
Overcoming Writing Anxiety
Overcoming Writing Anxiety
What happens when you see that blank screen? Does your heart start skipping beats? Do you breathe heavily with fear? You're not alone! Writing anxiety plagues a lot of writers.…
Research for Writing
Research for Writing
Exploring the various types of research necessary for creating round characters, well-developed scenes, and overall publish-worthy writing.
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