Writers Happy Hour
Join us for our Third Thursday Writers Happy Hour, an in-person, informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and drinks. Feel free to let us know you’re coming on Facebook. We look forward to seeing your faces! January 18th, 2024: Hosted by Michael Khandelwal and Rebecca Tigner at…
The YA Fiction Workshop
Online or at The MuseThis workshop will work with fiction writers to learn and explore the unique elements of writing for teen and young adult readers. Members of the group will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels and submit material for review. You will have at least two to three opportunities to be critiqued…
Poetry Exploration
Online or at The MuseA workshop for writers with all levels of experience looking to explore a new genre
Writers on Submission
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United States“Writers on Submission” is a dedicated community of writers focused on the craft of writing and the submission process. Comprised of passionate individuals from various backgrounds and writing genres, the group serves as a supportive space for writers to hone their skills, share insights, and navigate the often-challenging world of manuscript submissions. Meet with fellow…
The Tortured Poets Party
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin us at The Muse Writers Center for The Tortured Poets Party, a celebration of Taylor Swift's 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," during National Poetry Month! So, grab your quill pens and join us for an evening of literary delight! Explore your inner Muse with activities like friendship bracelet making, an Eras-inspired costumes, found…
Open Mic: The Norfolk Word Show
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesWelcome to the Norfolk Word Art Show! This monthly open mic takes place at The Muse Writers Center every third Friday, with a different featured performer each month to kick things off. Sign up to share any original written words - material from poets, songwriters, comedians, and playwrites. If you can write it, we would…
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCreative Writing for Middle School Youth (ages 11 to younger 14-year-olds) explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the genre (poetry, fiction, comics, songwriting, and screenwriting). Students will explore their creative expression through unique prompts, exercises, in-class writing, and opportunities to share and discuss…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCreative Writing for High School Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary craft techniques through lessons, exercises, and prompts. Popular topics include villain archetypes, magic system basics, how to write a fight scene, poetry, screenwriting, and more!…
Writing A Story That Heals the Heart: Overcoming Adversity
A workshop for writers with all levels of experience looking to explore a new genre
Little City Poets Meeting
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesThis monthly meet-up is a lively and productive session of prompts, sharing, and workshopping. Come be inspired to write, revise, and move closer to publication. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves poetry and wants to share their work with others. This is a Hybrid club that meets on the third Saturday of…