Youth
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesThe Muse Elementary School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like and writing short poems…
Canceled College Application Essay Prep Course & Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin this interactive workshop to learn how to write powerful application essays. We'll discuss what a college essay is, how to target it to the program you're applying to, and writing tips and strategies to help you write one effectively. The first session will be dedicated to understanding what makes an application essay successful and…
Young Writers Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesThe 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 writing sessions, and opportunities to share their work. All forms of creative writing are welcome. This course is open to all young writers in 3rd…
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCreative 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 genre (poetry, fiction, comics, songwriting, and screenwriting). Students will explore their creative expression through unique prompts, exercises, in-class writing, and opportunities to share and discuss…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCreative 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 craft techniques through lessons, exercises, and prompts. Popular topics include villain archetypes, magic system basics, how to write a fight scene, poetry, screenwriting, and more!…
College Application Essay Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesTake your college application essay to the next level with The Muse! This single-session workshop will provide actionable advice to students on working drafts of their essays. We'll discuss how to craft effective hooks and include relevant content by focusing on how to tell powerful stories, include compelling details, and ensure the writing is evocative…
2025 Summer Teen Fellowship Class
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesTeen Fellowship Craft Class- Open to 2025 Teen Fellows.
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Online or at The MuseA fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Canceled College Application Essay Prep Course & Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin this interactive workshop to learn how to write powerful application essays. We'll discuss what a college essay is, how to target it to the program you're applying to, and writing tips and strategies to help you write one effectively. The first session will be dedicated to understanding what makes an application essay successful and…
Advanced Workshop for Teen Fellows & High School Seniors
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesWorkshop for teen fellows only. Other students must receive approval from the Youth Program Director. Please email jessica@the-muse.org
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCreative 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 craft techniques through lessons, exercises, and prompts. Popular topics include villain archetypes, magic system basics, how to write a fight scene, poetry, screenwriting, and more!…
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCreative 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 genre (poetry, fiction, comics, songwriting, and screenwriting). Students will explore their creative expression through unique prompts, exercises, in-class writing, and opportunities to share and discuss…