Christopher Newport University 42nd Annual Writers Conference
Christopher Newport University 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, United StatesJoin The Muse at Christopher Newport University’s 42nd Annual Writers Conference, Saturday, September 14th at CNU’s Freeman Center. Enjoy a keynote address, 12 breakout sessions, a writing contest, pitch sessions, an open mic, and an opportunity to network with fellow writers, publishers, and agents. Featured speakers include Leslye Penelope and a dozen professional writers, poets,…
About Us Writers Club
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesAbout Us centers participant-led discussions and workshops to elevate craft and build community. With a focus on creative representation and holistic engagement, writers impacted by ableism will enhance their writing skills. About Us is dynamic space for exploring creative ideas and fostering meaningful connections for the disabled community. Join us online
The Not Ready For Workshop Writers
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesWriters will read about six minutes of something they have written, then receive gentle feedback from other members of the club. Ages 18 and up. All levels of writing experience. Writers will meet in the auditorium, at the rear of the the Muse.
Write Now! at Slover Library
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesFind The Muse and WRITE NOW! Do you wonder if you can write? Have you always wanted to write a story? Are you looking for a little inspiration? Do you need a little creative motivation? Well, we believe that everyone has a story and everyone can write it. You just need some inspiration and motivation!…
The Naro Theater 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA, United States
The Room comes to the Naro big screen for Flashback Friday on Friday, September 27, 2024. We’ll have plenty of boozy beverages available, with proceeds benefiting The Muse Writers Center’s scholarship funds. As always, all alcohol sales are CASH only–please hit the ATM beforehand. We’ll also have plenty of other goodies, theater snacks, and trivia…
Show & Grow Your Prose
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin us for Show and Grow Your Prose... in-person at The Muse. Don't miss the chance to get free, professional feedback on your written work. Presenters will read up to ten minutes of their material, which will be followed by another ten minutes of feedback from our guest critiquers Lauran Strait and Michael Khandelwal. If…
ODU LitFest Opening Reception
The Green Onion 1603 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin The Muse Writers Center and Old Dominion University to celebrate the opening of the 47th Annual ODU Literary Festival: Ancient Futures. Presenters, participants, and attendees of the festival along with students, teachers, and friends of The Muse and the ODU MFA in Creative Writing program are welcome to enjoy hors d’oeuveres and conversation (with…
Call to Adventure: TTRPG Club
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesThe Call is the first step on the Hero’s Journey. Explore fantastic worlds, face terrifying villains, and overcome incredible challenges! Or bring the world in your head to life by stepping behind the Game Master’s screen and create your own amazing adventures. Come join us every second Saturday from 4-8 to play a variety of…
the Muse 1st Annual Halloween Beastly Bash
The Muse Writers Center (2200 Colonial Ave Ste 3, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States)Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and spine-tingling fun at our Halloween Party! Join us on October 18th, from 4-9pm for a ghoulishly good time filled with eerie decorations, wickedly delicious treats, and a spine-chilling open mic. Dress in your most creative costume—whether you’re a fearsome creature or a hilarious character, and maybe…
Wildflower Jam
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesWhat is a Wildflower Jam? It's a traditional music jam for women+. Gather together to play traditional folk music: Appalachian, Celtic, Old Time, World! Instruments are welcome! Singing is encouraged!
NaNoWriMo Kick-Off
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesAre you ready to kick-off NaNoWriMo? Come join Muse staff, teachers, and students for writing, socialization, and snacks and get the creative juices flowing! Come pull up a chair at the big table, or grab a bean bag chair and get comfy, or join us from home over zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83914796008
Nanowrimo Thursdays With Jordan!
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesAre you stuck in your novel? Do you need to bounce ideas with someone? Are you worried your magic system is too confusing? Maybe you want to do a sprint or two? Come to Jordan's (Prose and Cons club host) Thursday evening hours, and get some help with you project!