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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,…
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…
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 in, and each student will be encouraged to create their own goal as to what they hope to get done on their current writing project.…
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 foundational course to get started or begin writing fiction again. We will learn and explore all of the essential fundamentals of the craft of fiction…
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 foundational course to get started or begin writing fiction again. We will learn and explore all of the essential fundamentals of the craft of fiction…
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 plotting + formatting, how to write your "Show Bible," and finally you'll begin writing the Pilot episode for your TV series. We'll read and study…
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 for your novel, screenplay, or other project. Through case studies, guided exercises, and activity-based tools, you’ll explore your character’s psyche, motivation, fears, and contradictions. We’ll…
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 further develop their scripts. No matter your level of experience, everyone will benefit from the groups’ members sharing their experiences they encounter. Class activities will…