The Hero’s Beat: A Novel Formula
In this engaging two-and-a-half-hour workshop, we’ll explore how to blend the Hero’s Journey and Blake Snyder’s Beat Sheet to create a powerful, page-by-page outline for your novel. You’ll learn how…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
Online or at The MuseThe level three screenwriting class of three
Moments of Change: Capturing Turning Points in Memoir
OnlineAccording to Joan Didion, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Memoir distills lived experience into meaning, but how do we recognize the moments that matter? In this workshop,…
2025 TCC Literary Festival: Tim Seibles & Chris Brydge
TCC Visual Arts and Design Center 260 Boush St., Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin Tidewater Community College and The Muse Writers Center for an evening of poetry and music with former Poet Laureate, Tim Seibles, and renowned upright bassist, Chris Brydge. Refreshments will…
Memoir Fundamentals: Crafting Your Personal Narrative
OnlineEveryone has a story to tell. In this four-session class for new writers, you’ll explore the fundamentals of personal storytelling through engaging writing exercises, thought-provoking readings, and constructive discussions. You’ll…
Design Your Own Plague
Online or at The MuseAre you a horror writer struggling to create a germ to turn Earth’s population into zombies? Are you a science fiction writer who wants to design a Martian virus but…
Muse Teacher Poetry Showcase
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesCelebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry from The Muse’s teaching artists. Our Spring poetry instructors will read from their original work, offering a glimpse into their craft…
Book Launch: Susan Thumm Paxton “The Ocean’s Edge”
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesFifteen years ago, a night on the shores of the Outer Banks changed Claudia Mercer’s life forever. Now, haunted by questions she can’t let go, Claudia returns to the North…
Writing in the Moment: A Pop Culture Poetry Session
OnlineThere are many things that poetry can be, one of which is playful and fun. Poetry invites us to explore a range of topics, including the mass media and trends…
How to Self-Publish Your Book
OnlineYou’ve written a great book, but the query letter/literary agent/publisher game isn’t your cup of tea. Have you considered self-publishing? With print-on-demand, it's easier than ever to get your book…
The Intermediate Memoir Workshop
OnlineThis workshop is designed for writers with some experience in memoir and personal storytelling who want to refine their craft and deepen their narratives. We will explore how to shape…
Mastering the Agent Query Process
OnlineReady to take your work to the next level? This class guides writers—especially fiction authors—through the entire agent query process, from research to submission. Learn how to identify the right…