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Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
We've heard it said that writing must engage from the outset, and must keep us interested until the very end. How can we leverage the grammar and syntax of the poem alongside its other elements, to lead us (and our readers) to moments of greater pleasure, insight, and surprise; as well as toward more effective…
2 events,
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio continues with returning members and new members with professional fiction workshop experience. We will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well as consider various aspects of the creative and professional life of the fiction writer. All members of the group will have the opportunity to submit…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Do you like to tell scary stories? In this class, we'll discuss the components of well-known horror stories and go over some of the techniques writers use to create strong, vivid, believable storylines, from the different ways a story can begin all the way to a satisfying conclusion. We’ll then write and share our own…
2 events,
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. This exploratory workshop is designed for writers who want to develop their voice and learn more about craft. In each class, we’ll explore different aspects of voice by doing close readings to understand what works and complete exercises…
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
This 6-session intensive course is designed for seasoned Muse students who have completed numerous screenwriting classes and are ready to earn their Screenwriting Genre Certificate. Combining the foundational, intermediate, and advanced elements of Screenwriting Levels 1, 2, and 3, this program offers a comprehensive journey through the art and craft of screenwriting. Participants will revisit…
4 events,
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look at basic character development and create an outline of your plot but will also consider the audience and marketing of your book so that you…
Introduction to Fiction Writing
Introduction to Fiction Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a foundational course to get started or begin writing…
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Creative writing is fun! And finding your voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering and re-tinkering your way into a creative cul-de-sac. In this class, you’ll write--in the moment--to cues and prompts and then share your work in a…
4 events,
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Mornings)
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Evenings)
Memoir Fundamentals: Crafting Your Personal Narrative
Memoir Fundamentals: Crafting Your Personal Narrative
Everyone 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 learn how to develop your unique voice, refine your language, and employ literary techniques that bring your memories to life on the page. Each session…
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Discover the art of telling true stories creatively in this workshop designed to inspire and engage. Creative nonfiction blends the factual with the imaginative, allowing you to craft compelling narratives from real-life events. Using prompts, brainstorming exercises, and inspiring readings, you’ll explore personal essays, memoirs, and other nonfiction styles. Whether you’re writing about your life,…
0 events,
3 events,
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative 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)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative 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!…
Design Your Own Plague
Design Your Own Plague
Are 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 you don’t know where to start? Are you writing historical fiction but you’re unsure what infectious diseases occurred during the time period you’re writing? Then…
3 events,
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
Syntax and Surprise: Ways Into (and Out) of the Poem
We've heard it said that writing must engage from the outset, and must keep us interested until the very end. How can we leverage the grammar and syntax of the poem alongside its other elements, to lead us (and our readers) to moments of greater pleasure, insight, and surprise; as well as toward more effective…
Writing in the Moment: A Pop Culture Poetry Session
Writing in the Moment: A Pop Culture Poetry Session
There 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 that make up pop culture. Don’t be afraid of “dating” your work by including pop culture references—instead, let it function as a time capsule. In…
How to Self-Publish Your Book
How to Self-Publish Your Book
You’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 into print—and e-books are even easier! From platform choice to formatting and cover design, this workshop will answer your questions and walk you through the…
3 events,
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
If 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, then this workshop is for you! We'll be taking an author-first approach, giving supportive feedback that is mindful of each writer's intentions for their own…
Nonfiction in a Flash
Nonfiction in a Flash
In 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 that make flash nonfiction an engaging, experimental and exciting genre! Every session we will generate and critique our small memoir and nonfiction stories and essays…
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
The 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 and themes, and in doing so, will clarify their own voices as they actively write and revise original poems. Each workshop will include consideration of…
3 events,
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
Complete or revise your book-length manuscript in this intensive, 11-month fiction-writing studio. Led by critically acclaimed novelist Michele Young-Stone (Above Us Only Sky, Lost in the Beehive, and The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors), this advanced-level course is tailored for serious writers ready to take their craft to the next level. Meeting twice monthly, participants…
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. This exploratory workshop is designed for writers who want to develop their voice and learn more about craft. In each class, we’ll explore different aspects of voice by doing close readings to understand what works and complete exercises…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
4 events,
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Creative writing is fun! And finding your voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering and re-tinkering your way into a creative cul-de-sac. In this class, you’ll write--in the moment--to cues and prompts and then share your work in a…
Introduction to Fiction Writing
Introduction to Fiction Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a foundational course to get started or begin writing…
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look at basic character development and create an outline of your plot but will also consider the audience and marketing of your book so that you…
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark 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 young adult and adult genre romance, including fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi, mythology, and contemporary works. With years of experience navigating the publishing world, Wendy has successfully…
2 events,
2025 Spring Teen Fellowship Class
The Intermediate Memoir Workshop
The Intermediate Memoir Workshop
This 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 personal experiences into compelling stories, focusing on voice, structure, and meaning. Through guided discussions, supportive feedback, and targeted exercises, participants will develop their storytelling skills…
0 events,
3 events,
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative 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)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative 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!…
Mastering the Agent Query Process
Mastering the Agent Query Process
Ready 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 agents and editors for your work, craft a standout query letter with the perfect voice and tone, and write a synopsis that leaves them wanting…
1 event,
The Fundamentals of Writing a Blog
The Fundamentals of Writing a Blog
Blogging can be a great way to build an audience for your brand or promote your business. Or it can just be a way to connect with others through your writing or spread your creative writing. Whatever your goal is, this workshop will examine the fundamentals of writing a blog. You’ll learn about the different…
2 events,
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio
The Fiction Studio continues with returning members and new members with professional fiction workshop experience. We will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well as consider various aspects of the creative and professional life of the fiction writer. All members of the group will have the opportunity to submit…
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Horror Writing Fundamentals
Do you like to tell scary stories? In this class, we'll discuss the components of well-known horror stories and go over some of the techniques writers use to create strong, vivid, believable storylines, from the different ways a story can begin all the way to a satisfying conclusion. We’ll then write and share our own…
4 events,
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. This exploratory workshop is designed for writers who want to develop their voice and learn more about craft. In each class, we’ll explore different aspects of voice by doing close readings to understand what works and complete exercises…
The Poetry Studio
The Poetry Studio
The studio continues: Members of the group will actively write and revise original poetry, with a special emphasis on the careful review of members' work, the examination of the literary and commercial marketplace, and the submission of work for publication. Work will be submitted in advance of each meeting. All poems submitted will be critiqued…
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
This 6-session intensive course is designed for seasoned Muse students who have completed numerous screenwriting classes and are ready to earn their Screenwriting Genre Certificate. Combining the foundational, intermediate, and advanced elements of Screenwriting Levels 1, 2, and 3, this program offers a comprehensive journey through the art and craft of screenwriting. Participants will revisit…
Poetry Playground
Poetry Playground
Welcome to the poetry playground, a class that invites students to explore poetry in experimental and playful ways! We will read and write poems that both wander and chase; poems that dig in the sandbox for unlikely treasures; poems that swing us higher and higher—and dare us to jump. Each week, we’ll have fun with…
4 events,
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Creative writing is fun! And finding your voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering and re-tinkering your way into a creative cul-de-sac. In this class, you’ll write--in the moment--to cues and prompts and then share your work in a…
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look at basic character development and create an outline of your plot but will also consider the audience and marketing of your book so that you…
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a foundational course to get started or begin writing fiction again. We will learn and explore all of the essential fundamentals of the craft of fiction…
Introduction to Fiction Writing
Introduction to Fiction Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a foundational course to get started or begin writing…
4 events,
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Mornings)
Memoir Fundamentals: Crafting Your Personal Narrative
Memoir Fundamentals: Crafting Your Personal Narrative
Everyone 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 learn how to develop your unique voice, refine your language, and employ literary techniques that bring your memories to life on the page. Each session…
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision (Evenings)
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Discover the art of telling true stories creatively in this workshop designed to inspire and engage. Creative nonfiction blends the factual with the imaginative, allowing you to craft compelling narratives from real-life events. Using prompts, brainstorming exercises, and inspiring readings, you’ll explore personal essays, memoirs, and other nonfiction styles. Whether you’re writing about your life,…
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2 events,
Mapping the Unseen: Poetry, Cartography, and the Imagined City
Mapping the Unseen: Poetry, Cartography, and the Imagined City
How do we map the unmappable? This workshop explores the intersection of poetry, essay, and cartography through Calvino’s Invisible Cities, Cerrone’s operatic adaptation, and Solnit’s Infinite Cities. Through generative writing and spatial storytelling, students will craft poetic maps, reimagining place through language and form. Using a variety of media, participants will create a final project blending…
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Supportive Workshop for Writers With a Manuscript to Finish
If 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, then this workshop is for you! We'll be taking an author-first approach, giving supportive feedback that is mindful of each writer's intentions for their own…
3 events,
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
The Yearlong Fiction Studio with Michele Young-Stone
Complete or revise your book-length manuscript in this intensive, 11-month fiction-writing studio. Led by critically acclaimed novelist Michele Young-Stone (Above Us Only Sky, Lost in the Beehive, and The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors), this advanced-level course is tailored for serious writers ready to take their craft to the next level. Meeting twice monthly, participants…
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
This free class is for members of the military community only: active duty, veterans, families, and caregivers. This exploratory workshop is designed for writers who want to develop their voice and learn more about craft. In each class, we’ll explore different aspects of voice by doing close readings to understand what works and complete exercises…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
5 events,
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Creative writing is fun! And finding your voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering and re-tinkering your way into a creative cul-de-sac. In this class, you’ll write--in the moment--to cues and prompts and then share your work in a…
It’s All About You: An Introduction to Poetry Workshop
It’s All About You: An Introduction to Poetry Workshop
Poetry is a descriptive space. It’s for you to wonder why crying feels so good sometimes. It’s for you to describe how a child’s laughter can erase a bad day. Poetry is safety. It’s vulnerability. Poetry is about who you love, and what makes you smile. Poetry is invincibility, tragedy, beauty, strength, fragility. It’s contradiction.…
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a foundational course to get started or begin writing fiction again. We will learn and explore all of the essential fundamentals of the craft of fiction…
Blueprint for a Novel
Blueprint for a Novel
This course will walk writers through an outlining and revising process that can be applied to their next novel whether you’re a plotter or a pantser. We’ll not only look at basic character development and create an outline of your plot but will also consider the audience and marketing of your book so that you…
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
The Yearlong Genre Fiction Studio with Wendy Higgins
Embark 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 young adult and adult genre romance, including fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi, mythology, and contemporary works. With years of experience navigating the publishing world, Wendy has successfully…
2 events,
2025 Spring Teen Fellowship Class
The Intermediate Memoir Workshop
The Intermediate Memoir Workshop
This 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 personal experiences into compelling stories, focusing on voice, structure, and meaning. Through guided discussions, supportive feedback, and targeted exercises, participants will develop their storytelling skills…
0 events,
2 events,
From Concept to Storyboard: Writing Children’s Books
From Concept to Storyboard: Writing Children’s Books
Do you have an idea for a children's book but don't know where to start? Or did you start a children's book and get stuck along the way? Drawing on her experience as an agented and traditionally-published children's book author, the instructor will offer advice on coming up with a concept for a children's book,…
The Craft of Poetry
The Craft of Poetry
What makes great poems? In this class, we will read and discuss the craft strategies involved in work that resonates. We will examine such things as anaphora, enjambment, meter, metaphor, and so forth, in poems offered to us by Sylvia Plath, Elizabeth Bishop, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Louise Gluck, Robert Pinsky, Derek Walcott, Rosanna Warren,…
1 event,
The Fundamentals of Writing a Blog
The Fundamentals of Writing a Blog
Blogging can be a great way to build an audience for your brand or promote your business. Or it can just be a way to connect with others through your writing or spread your creative writing. Whatever your goal is, this workshop will examine the fundamentals of writing a blog. You’ll learn about the different…
1 event,
Mapping the Unseen: Poetry, Cartography, and the Imagined City
Mapping the Unseen: Poetry, Cartography, and the Imagined City
How do we map the unmappable? This workshop explores the intersection of poetry, essay, and cartography through Calvino’s Invisible Cities, Cerrone’s operatic adaptation, and Solnit’s Infinite Cities. Through generative writing and spatial storytelling, students will craft poetic maps, reimagining place through language and form. Using a variety of media, participants will create a final project blending…
2 events,
Poetry Playground
Poetry Playground
Welcome to the poetry playground, a class that invites students to explore poetry in experimental and playful ways! We will read and write poems that both wander and chase; poems that dig in the sandbox for unlikely treasures; poems that swing us higher and higher—and dare us to jump. Each week, we’ll have fun with…
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
Screenwriting Certificate Fast Track
This 6-session intensive course is designed for seasoned Muse students who have completed numerous screenwriting classes and are ready to earn their Screenwriting Genre Certificate. Combining the foundational, intermediate, and advanced elements of Screenwriting Levels 1, 2, and 3, this program offers a comprehensive journey through the art and craft of screenwriting. Participants will revisit…
2 events,
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction
We all have stories to tell, whether we’ve never written anything before, or we’re dusting off the old writing muscles and getting back in the game. This class is a foundational course to get started or begin writing fiction again. We will learn and explore all of the essential fundamentals of the craft of fiction…
It’s All About You: An Introduction to Poetry Workshop
It’s All About You: An Introduction to Poetry Workshop
Poetry is a descriptive space. It’s for you to wonder why crying feels so good sometimes. It’s for you to describe how a child’s laughter can erase a bad day. Poetry is safety. It’s vulnerability. Poetry is about who you love, and what makes you smile. Poetry is invincibility, tragedy, beauty, strength, fragility. It’s contradiction.…
4 events,
Writing For Games
Writing For Games
Dive into the world of storytelling where every choice you make shapes epic adventures in video games, tabletop RPGs, D&D campaigns, board games, and even card games. Led by Rebecca Tigner of the Muse Writers center, students will discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives, designing captivating characters, and building immersive interactive worlds for your…
Making Memory into Story
Making Memory into Story
For nonfiction and fiction writers alike, our work often pulls from our memories. How do we recreate the sense of a moment despite not remembering every detail? In this seminar, we will discover how to recreate how someone speaks without being able to recall every word of their actual dialogue, or write a story that's…
The Craft of Poetry
The Craft of Poetry
What makes great poems? In this class, we will read and discuss the craft strategies involved in work that resonates. We will examine such things as anaphora, enjambment, meter, metaphor, and so forth, in poems offered to us by Sylvia Plath, Elizabeth Bishop, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Louise Gluck, Robert Pinsky, Derek Walcott, Rosanna Warren,…
Animal and Monster Narrators
Animal and Monster Narrators
This workshop focuses on creating and developing animal, monster and other non-human narrators. Participants will read and discuss examples of non-human narrators from published works and strategize how to develop their own narrators through writing exercises. Whether writing literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, or other genres, this session will provide tools to explore…
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