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
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
Online or at The MuseThe Poetry Workshop continues with returning members and new members having poetry writing experience. Fresh, intriguing poetry prompts offer group members the opportunity to experiment with various styles, forms, subjects and themes, and in doing so, will clarify their own voices as they actively write and revise original poems. Each workshop will include consideration of…
Writers Coffee Break
Cafe Stella 1907 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, United StatesJoin us for our monthly 1st Friday Writers Coffee Breaks at Cafe Stella in Ghent! At these informal get-togethers, area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Each month will be hosted by different Muse teachers, who will be available to answer questions from…
Caregiver Support Group
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin our Caregiver Support Group for Medical Conditions, a welcoming space designed to nurture and uplift those caring for loved ones facing illness. Led by a skilled expressive arts facilitator, this group offers a unique opportunity to explore your caregiving journey through creative expression. Using journaling, art, music, movement, and storytelling, participants will connect, share,…
Queer Writers Meet-up @ Eleanor’s NFK
Elanor's Norfolk 801 Boush St Unit B,, Norfolk, United StatesCalling all queer writers! Join us every first Saturday in person at Eleanor's Norfolk from 10-11. This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing. Looking to get some words on the page? Come to our Rainbow Write-in at the Muse every third Tuesday. Co-hosted…
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, Shouts and Murmurs, and other top short humor venues. This class will cover how to develop a generate ideas, how to punch up instead of…
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 applicable. Bring your own material or choose from provided literature to practice during personalized guidance sessions. Whether you're preparing for a book launch, literary event,…
Fantastical Worlds: A Writing Group for Speculative Fiction
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesSpeculative fiction is an umbrella genre of fiction that encompasses all the subgenres that depart from realism, or strictly imitating everyday reality, instead presenting fantastical, supernatural, futuristic, or other imaginative realms. Does this describe your writing? If so, come join us for our monthly speculative fiction writers gathering! A unique blend of craft talk, brain…
Canceled CANCELLED Singlehood 101
OnlineAll around us are messages that being “coupled up” is the norm. Shows like The Bachelor, 90-Day Fiancé, and Indian Matchmaking have people rooting and fawning for marriage. Politicians have even derided singles as a demographic that threatens the fabric of the nation. Yet, despite its supposed unpopularity, the rate of singlehood is increasing. By…
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…
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. From there we’ll look at the language and culture of the Proto-Indo-European speakers and follow their dispersal and expansion to become the founders of many…
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 characters with strong voices, craft metaphors that pack a punch, and learn how to walk the line of social impact with the fictional escapism we…