Youth
Young Writers Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin local songwriter Skye Zentz and Comic writer Kristin Mahaffey as they guide children ages 7-10 through the basics of creative writing in this multi-genre 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,…
Beginners Guide to Songwriting for Teens
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin local songwriter Skye Zentz, as she introduces songwriting in a fun and enriching afternoon at The Muse Writers Center. You’ll gain the basics of lyrical composition, and we’ll explore various genres and song styles both individually and in collaboration with other students. The course is open to all teen music enthusiasts with or without…
Advanced Workshop for High School Seniors
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesIn depth workshop for advanced teen writers. Class meets bi-weekly, students submit up to five pages of writing one week before the class and are expected to be prepared to discuss each piece during class. Only open to muse students who have completed the Teen Writers Fellowship and have not yet graduated from high school,…
2023 Teen Writers Fellowship Class (Spring)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesSpring class for accepted members of the 2023 Teen Writers Fellowship. You must be an accepted fellow in the 2023 class to register.
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (Saturday Mornings)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United States**The Saturday Morning middle school class is full! Join the waitlist or check out the Saturday Afternoon middle school class.** 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 genre (poetry, fiction, comics,…
Creative Writing for High School Teens
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United States*The Winter/Spring 2023 high school class is full! Join the waitlist. 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 in-depth literary craft techniques through lessons, exercises, and prompts. Popular topics include villain archetypes, magic…
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (Saturday Afternoons)
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, nonfiction, songwriting, screenwriting). Students will explore their creative expression through unique prompts, exercises, in-class writing, and opportunities to share and discuss their…
Young Writers Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United States*The Winter/Spring 2023 Young Writers Workshop is full! Join the waitlist. 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 writing sessions, and opportunities to share their work. All forms of creative writing are…
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, with or…
Advanced Workshop for High School Seniors
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesIn depth workshop for advanced teen writers. Class meets bi-weekly, students submit up to five pages of writing one week before the class and are expected to be prepared to discuss each piece during class. Only open to muse students who have completed the Teen Writers Fellowship and have not yet graduated from high school,…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesThe Muse Middle School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for middle school aged creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this morning 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…
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…