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TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS DUE TO NUMBERS, current and previous members are welcome. Are you a young adult, college student or otherwise, looking to meet fellow writers? Then join us every2nd and 4th Sunday from 4-6PM to write, socialize, and eat snacks. Each meeting will have a critique section, as well as time to… |
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Writers 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. |
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Find 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!… |
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Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, our group welcomes all. Bring your latest writings to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging… |
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Calling all queer writers! Join us every first Saturday in person at Eleanor's Norfolk from 10-11. This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing. Looking to get some words on the page? Come to our Rainbow Write-in at the Muse every third Tuesday. Co-hosted… 
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Speculative fiction is an umbrella genre of fiction that encompasses all the subgenres that depart from realism, or strictly imitating everyday reality, instead presenting fantastical, supernatural, futuristic, or other imaginative realms. Does this describe your writing? If so, come join us for our monthly speculative fiction writers gathering! A unique blend of craft talk, brain… |
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The Muse Writers Center and Hampton Library are partnering to bring a new youth class to Hampton Road's youth, Pick Your Passion: an in-person, prompt-based class for students ages 10 to 14. We believe that every child has a story to write. They just need some inspiration and motivation! During Pick Your Passion, a talented… Writers 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. |
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Join The Muse on the first Tuesday of each month* for our monthly Writers Zoom Meet-Up, an informal get-together where writers from anywhere in the world enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and discussion about what we're working on. Breakout rooms by genre will be available. Let's get together and build connections with other writers and learn more… |
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Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, our group welcomes all. Bring your latest writings to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging… |
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Join us for our monthly 1st Friday Writers Coffee Breaks at Cafe Stella in Ghent! At these informal get-togethers, area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Each month will be hosted by different Muse teachers, who will be available to answer questions from… |
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The 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… |
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Families, come to The Muse Writers Center for Lunch and a creative writing Workshop! Come to The Muse every 2nd Sunday for a catered lunch event and writing workshop! Participants use the written word to explore food, family and culture. This event brings generational families with children together to reflect on their cultures through recipes…
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS DUE TO NUMBERS, current and previous members are welcome. Are you a young adult, college student or otherwise, looking to meet fellow writers? Then join us every2nd and 4th Sunday from 4-6PM to write, socialize, and eat snacks. Each meeting will have a critique section, as well as time to… |
1 event,
Writers 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. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Find 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!… |
2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, our group welcomes all. Bring your latest writings to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging… 
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Need 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 Muse necessary! Open to any and all looking for a little slice of time dedicated to writing -- this is a lovely, low-pressure way… |
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Hey neighbors and music lovers! Get ready to tune up your instruments and warm up your vocal cords—Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and create music in a fun, welcoming environment. Hosted by Dan Duke. 🎸 What is Neighborhood Jam? It’s a casual get-together for… |
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Prose and Cons
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Prose and Cons
Are 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 nitty gritty of discussing what makes a book tick, share our favorite tips and tricks, and do roundtable brainstorms to help get misbehaving manuscripts back… |
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Do you write scary stories? Things that go bump in the night? Creepy crawlies, paranormal, dark forests, monsters, real life horrors, all are welcome. Come write with fellow horror writers, prompts will be available! Zoom Registration Link 
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Memoirists unite once a month at The Muse to spend an hour working on their memoirs. Come to share your life stories or just sit and listen. All are welcome. This club meets on the third Sunday of each month from 4-6pm. Virtual & In-Person! To join virtually, register here! For questions about this event,… |
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Writers 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. |
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1 event,
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Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, our group welcomes all. Bring your latest writings to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging… |
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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 8, 2026: Hosted byDusti Connelley and Michael Khandelwal at Green… |
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Welcome 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… |
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS DUE TO NUMBERS, current and previous members are welcome. Are you a young adult, college student or otherwise, looking to meet fellow writers? Then join us every2nd and 4th Sunday from 4-6PM to write, socialize, and eat snacks. Each meeting will have a critique section, as well as time to… |
1 event,
Writers 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. |
1 event,
Find 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!… |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, our group welcomes all. Bring your latest writings to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging… |
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Writers 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. |
1 event,
Featured
Recurring
Join The Muse on the first Tuesday of each month* for our monthly Writers Zoom Meet-Up, an informal get-together where writers from anywhere in the world enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and discussion about what we're working on. Breakout rooms by genre will be available. Let's get together and build connections with other writers and learn more… |
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Featured
Recurring
Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, our group welcomes all. Bring your latest writings to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging… 
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Join 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 be served, and the event is free and open to the public. Tim Seibles and Chris Brydge combine poetry and the music of upright bass… |
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Join us for our monthly 1st Friday Writers Coffee Breaks at Cafe Stella in Ghent! At these informal get-togethers, area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Each month will be hosted by different Muse teachers, who will be available to answer questions from… |
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Celebrate 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 and the work they bring to their workshops. Featuring:Bridget DolanGabriela IgloriaJorge MendezAlison PalmerTom Yuill All are welcome.
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Calling all queer writers! Join us every first Saturday in person at Eleanor's Norfolk from 10-11. This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing. Looking to get some words on the page? Come to our Rainbow Write-in at the Muse every third Tuesday. Co-hosted…
Featured
Recurring
Speculative fiction is an umbrella genre of fiction that encompasses all the subgenres that depart from realism, or strictly imitating everyday reality, instead presenting fantastical, supernatural, futuristic, or other imaginative realms. Does this describe your writing? If so, come join us for our monthly speculative fiction writers gathering! A unique blend of craft talk, brain… |
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Writers Zoom Meet-Up
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Writers Coffee Break
Call to Adventure: TTRPG Club
The Muse Neighborhood Jam
Postponed Prose and Cons
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Writers Happy Hour
Norfolk Word Art Show
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Writers Zoom Meet-Up