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No Time for Self-Sabotage
OnlineStop doubting your talent as a writer. Instead, learn to invest in your gift, stay inspired, and silence your inner critic. Develop the writing confidence that leads to success!
From Concept to Storyboard: Writing Children’s Books
OnlineDo you have an idea for a children's book but don't know where to start? Or did you start a children's book and get stuck along the way? Drawing on…
Create a Literary Scene: Make a Lit Zine!
Reading and writing are best done in groups. Contrary to myths about the isolated writer, literary art is a social phenomenon, emerging in specific locations because of multiple artists, editors,…
Writing Film Reviews
OnlineFilm criticism is almost as old as film itself. In this seminar, we will examine what prominent critics have written about the cinema and explore how they use words to…
Protest Writing
OnlineBy looking at the rich tradition of using writing to enact social and political change we will explore the methods, genres, and craft elements that allow for writing to work…
Resonant Reflections: Journaling with Sound & Insight
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesUnlock your inner voice and step into your creative power through the fusion of sound meditations and journaling. In thia single session workshop, we’ll use the resonance of crystal bowls,…
Writing the Gay Experience
Online or at The MuseGay or straight, we all hope to live a full and meaningful life—with all the joy, fear, beauty, banality, and brilliance that comes with it. In this single-session, multi-genre creative…
Setting the Scene
OnlineUsing items that are already at hand, students will immerse themselves in the setting of the scene they're working on. This will bring writers closer to their characters' experience, making…
Overcoming Writing Anxiety
OnlineWhat 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.…
Writing Christian Devotionals
Online or at The MuseLearn the art of creating powerful, concise devotionals for the Christian market that connect biblical wisdom with everyday life experiences. We will discuss the unique structure and tone of effective…
Community Zine Making: Our Surroundings and Mental Well-Being
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesIn this interactive workshop we explore the conection between your enviroment and mental health through zine making. Join this supportive community in collaboration and individual expression. Participants will create a…
From Wounds to Words
Online or at The MusePicture this: a pen gliding across the page, weaving words together in rhythmic harmony. Each stroke of ink carries with it a piece of your soul, releasing the weight that…