Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Online or at The MuseIf you've got a draft you're working on and are looking for a hivemind of fellow writers to help steer your story in the direction you want it to go,…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
OnlineThe 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…
Nonfiction in a Flash
Online or at The MuseIn this workshop, creative nonfiction and memoir writers will explore the genre of flash creative nonfiction (between 500 and 1,000 words). We will discuss and discover the many craft elements…
Kids & Teens 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…
Plot Hospital: A Collective Workshop for Arranging, Sequencing, and Structuring
Online or at The MuseGot a story idea that’s flatlining? A manuscript in need of intensive care? Welcome to Plot Hospital, a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed to resuscitate and strengthen your narrative structure. Whether you’re…
4×4 Fiction Studio: A Deep Dive into Your Stories
Online or at The MuseThis fiction workshop offers a unique opportunity for four dedicated writers to develop and refine their work over four intensive sessions. Each participant will submit two longer pieces, up to…
Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesNeed a little mid-week motivation to pick up your pen? Join us every second Wednesday in person at the Muse for this drop-in writing session. No experience with writing or…
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Online or at The MuseEmbark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her…
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
OnlineLights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the…
The Muse Neighborhood Jam
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin us on the 2nd Friday of each month for an evening where everyone is welcome to make music, sing, read, laugh, or just hang out and listen. This is…
Prose and Cons
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesAre you looking for a place to build your writing craft muscles or assistance getting your latest project unstuck? Join us for Prose and Cons, where we’ll dive into the…
Realism, Research & World-Building: How to Start a Historical Novel
OnlineWe'll start by discussing historical fiction, what it is, and what readers expect from the genre. Then, we'll review research tips and strategies and how to find story inspiration from real-life…