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Canceled CANCELLED Writing the Multilingual Poem
OnlineIn this generative poetry workshop, we’ll explore how poets blend multiple languages in a single poem to express identity, culture, sound, and meaning. Whether you speak more than one language fluently or just know a few phrases, this class will offer prompts and examples to help you experiment with multilingual writing in creative, personal, and…
Speculative Poetry
OnlineWhen most people think of science fiction or fantasy, they think of novels, movies, comic books, or other narrative forms. But there’s also a thriving scene of poets working in the speculative space. This seminar will introduce and explore the concept of speculative poetry—poetry that plays with the themes and tropes commonly found in science…
Animal Encounters
OnlineI love reading and writing poems about human-animal interactions because they help me become a more attentive witness of the world around me—whether I am visiting a national park or standing in my backyard. Animal encounter poems work well for writers of all experience levels because they have a clear narrative and some deep-but-accessible Big…
Canceled CANCELLED Intro to the Poetry Zine
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesThe word "zine" comes from "magazine" and typically describes small, self-published booklets with a do-it-yourself feel that often use both words and images to express a variety of topics. In this 2-hour session, we will start with a brief history of zines and then make our own zines! For this class, we will spend time…
Find Your Muse: Poetry Exploration
Online or at The MuseDiscover the endless possibilities of poetic expression. In this workshop, you’ll explore traditional and experimental approaches to poetry, learn techniques to shape your unique voice, and engage with inspiring prompts. From rhythm and sound to visual and lyrical play, we’ll experiment with ways to let our words shine. Perfect for those new to poetry or…
The Poetry Studio: Tuesday Nights
Online or at The MuseThe studio continues: Members of the group will actively write and revise original poetry, with a special emphasis on the careful review of members' work, the examination of the literary and commercial marketplace, and the submission of work for publication. Work will be submitted in advance of each meeting. All poems submitted will be critiqued…
Canceled CANCELLED Writing through the Four Seasons: Autumn
OnlineWeather has a reputation as the ultimate small talk topic. But weather’s omnipresence and the constant fluctuations of the seasons also make for great places to start a poem. In the class, we’ll explore the ways that poets past and present have experienced autumn as a doorway to inner worlds of fear, passion, memory, and…
Mapping Your Poetry Manuscript
OnlineA poetry collection is like a music album in that it creates a compelling and cohesive experience for those who read from start to finish, while also inviting readers to drop in and reread their favorite poems. Many poets say that the final poem in a collection is the arrangement of the poems. In this…
Find Your Muse: Poetry Exploration
Online or at The MuseDiscover the endless possibilities of poetic expression. In this workshop, you’ll explore traditional and experimental approaches to poetry, learn techniques to shape your unique voice, and engage with inspiring prompts. From rhythm and sound to visual and lyrical play, we’ll experiment with ways to let our words shine. Perfect for those new to poetry or…
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…
Poetry for Fiction Writers
OnlineAll stories requires fascinating characters and a compelling plot to be successful. But how do we reveal those characters and stories? Movies get images, music, and sound. Comic books get art and writing. Fiction, though, just gets language. And if you’re a fiction writer looking to improve your use of language, one of the best…
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…