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In Person Events & Classes
Online Events & Classes
Hybrid Events & Classes
How to Submit Your Work to Magazines and Journals
Online or at The MuseYou’ve crafted your writing; now it’s time to get it published! This two-session seminar will guide you through the world of submitting to literary journals and magazines from start to…
Writing Effective Dialogue
OnlineThis creative writing workshop will discuss the importance of dialogue as an aspect of story. We’ll focus on dialogue as a tool to advance plot, reveal characters, explore theme, and…
The Craft of Poetry
Online or at The MuseWhat makes great poems? In this class, we will read and discuss the craft strategies involved in work that resonates. We will examine such things as anaphora, enjambment, meter, metaphor,…
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,…
Let It “Out”: Starting Points for New LGBTQ Writers
Online or at The MuseYou're here, you're queer, and you're new to writing. (Or it's been a while.) This is the workshop for you! In the session, we will explore a sampler of LGBTQ+…
Take Pride in Love Poetry
Online or at The MuseLet’s be honest, writing and reading about love (and therefore loss) is what draws us to poetry. We are in love with love! This particular genre of poetry dates back…
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…
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
OnlineLights, 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…
Accountability Class
Online or at The MuseIn 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…
Find Your Muse: Short Form Exploration
Online or at The MuseShort on time, big on ideas? Discover the power of flash—fiction and creative nonfiction under 1,000 words. In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore the art of brevity through guided prompts,…
Writing the Murder Mystery
OnlineUnlock the secrets to crafting a gripping murder mystery in this engaging and interactive class. Learn how to develop compelling plots, create unforgettable characters, and plant clues that keep readers…
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…