Heather Sweeney Book Launch: CAMOUFLAGE: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCome join us for a cozy, front row view of a heart-to-heart discussion of acclaimed essayist Heather Sweeney's debut memoir Camouflage. This will be an interview-styled discussion, with time for Q and A from the audience. There will be refreshments served. This, and all book launches, are free and open to the public. CAMOUFLAGE: How…
Canceled CANCELLED Writing an Op Ed
OnlineDo you want to get your thoughts out there about issues that matter to you? This workshop will introduce the art of the editorial (Op-Ed), a powerful form of public writing that blends your voice with current issues. Whether you're a writer looking to publish in newspapers, online platforms, or institutional outlets, this session will…
Down Rabbit Holes and Through Constellations: Exploring Additional Worlds in the Poem
Online or at The MuseIn this 4-session class, we will explore different ways to deepen our writing with additional layers of exploration—looking into the allure and enrichment provided by research, as well as trying out hybrid and found strategies. We will sketch out and exchange ideas for amplifying the elements and experiences we bring to our poems, also considering…
Writing for Change: Stories that Lift the Veil
Online or at The MuseThe world doesn’t change because someone is told they’re wrong—it changes when someone becomes curious enough to see differently. In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn how to craft socially conscious stories that provoke reflection, challenge assumptions, and stir compassion—without preaching or pushing an agenda. Through the lens of the 7 Veils of Ignorance and the…
A Page in the Life Memoir Group
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesMemoirists unite once a month at The Muse to spend an hour working on their memoirs. Come to share your life stories or just sit and listen. All are welcome. This club meets on the third Sunday of each month from 4-6pm. Virtual & In-Person! To join virtually, register here! For questions about this event,…
Tunin’ Back In Poetry Club
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesAll ages welcome! For poets of all ages and skill levels interested in giving their thoughts and feelings more room to breathe with support of fellow writers. Come and write with us in person or via zoom!
Happy Writing Season Sunday Sprints Write In
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCome join us for a quick two hour write in! We're going to use the 10/30/20/25 minute model of sprinting to get those words out of our brains and onto the pages! Both in person at the Muse or online options! Register for Zoom link here!
Scary Stories: Writing Club
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesDo you write scary stories? Things that go bump in the night? Creepy crawlies, paranormal, dark forests, monsters, real life horrors, all are welcome. Come write with fellow horror writers, prompts will be available! Zoom Registration Link
Canceled CANCELLED The Seven Basic Plots
OnlineIn 2004, a scholar by the name of Christopher Booker wrote a text called The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories. The book was based on 34 years of research into story forms. Booker came to the conclusion that there are essentially seven basic plots that we tell and re-tell, and that each plot…
Canceled CANCELLED Muse Writers Workshop: Poetry
Online or at The MuseThe Poetry Workshop continues with returning poets and new members with poetry writing/workshopping experience. Members of the group will actively write and revise original poems, focusing on elements of craft. All group members will be able to submit material for the workshop. Your instructor will make every effort to tailor the submission schedule to your…
Muse Writers Workshop: Fiction
Online or at The MuseThe Fiction Workshop continues with returning members and new members who have fiction writing workshop experience. Members of the group will workshop original work while taking a deeper look at the essential craft elements of fiction writing. Topics such as POV, scene writing, dialogue and more may be explored through short lectures or study of…
Self-Discovery through Memoir
Online or at The MuseIn 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 and compassionately. We will draw correlations between repeated/patterned events. We will attempt to more fully understand the actions of others, which will lead us to…