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In Person Events & Classes
Online Events & Classes
Hybrid Events & Classes
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…
Deep History of English (Two Sessions)
Online or at The MuseIn the first session of this two-part seminar, we’ll start with a look at the forgotten societies of prehistoric Europe and what can be gleaned of the languages they spoke.…
Social Commentary through Fiction Writing
OnlineIn this one-session workshop, you will harness the power of fiction to create new perspectives and experiences that communicate commentary relevant to our time. You’ll discover how to create complex…
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…
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
Online or at The MuseWe all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a…
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
Online or at The MuseWe all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a…
Writing for TV
Online or at The MuseDo you have a great idea for a TV show? In this class, you'll learn how to develop a strong concept for a TV show, the basics of TV show…
Canceled CANCELLED Authentic Character Development (3 Sessions)
Online or at The MuseSuggested prerequisite: Character in Story (not required) What makes a character unforgettable? In this three-session intensive, we’ll slow down and go deep - focusing on building one fully realized character…
Screenwriting 1: The Fundamentals of Script & Story
Online or at The MuseThis course is designed as both an introduction for students who are new to screenwriting, and as continuity for those who have already started writing a screenplay and wish to…
Canceled CANCELLED Writing Humor & Satire
Online or at The MuseDo you want to hone your funny bone? In this 2-session writing class, you will learn how to form a strong comedic point of view in the style of McSweeney’s,…
Public Speaking for Authors
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesIn this intensive 2 session workshop, we will learn the art of delivering a captivating reading by practicing techniques—from maintaining audience engagement to perfecting inflection, pacing, and character voices where…
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…