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2 events,
Virtual Event
Recurring
In this class, we will discover the lens(es) through we which we will look at our lives; we will discover ourselves as a character and learn how to write honestly and compassionately. We will draw correlations between repeated/patterned events. We will attempt to more fully understand the actions of others, which will lead us to…
$220
Virtual Event
Recurring
The Fiction Workshop continues with returning members and new members who have fiction writing workshop experience. Members of the group will workshop original work while taking a deeper look at the essential craft elements of fiction writing. Topics such as POV, scene writing, dialogue and more may be explored through short lectures or study of…
$220
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6 events,
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$295
Virtual Event
Recurring
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…
$1450
Virtual Event
Recurring
Returning members from Nonfiction 2 and new writers with advanced nonfiction workshop experience complete the final stage of the art of nonfiction muse series of classes with more advanced workshop opportunitites focusing on revision. We will also explore publication preparation and research for those writers are interested in taking that next step.
$295
Hybrid Event
Recurring
Discover the endless possibilities of poetic expression. In this workshop, you’ll explore traditional and experimental approaches to poetry, learn techniques to shape your unique voice, and engage with inspiring prompts. From rhythm and sound to visual and lyrical play, we’ll experiment with ways to let our words shine. Perfect for those new to poetry or…
$220
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$295
Hybrid Event
Recurring
The Advanced workshop will focus on the all-important revision process in screenwriting, with members sharing the successes and difficulties encountered in the scripting process for feature-length, short, or TV scripts. We will watch films and clips, read professional scripts and critique each other’s work in a spirit of encouragement and camaraderie. The Advanced section is…
$295
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3 events,
Virtual Event
Recurring
Suggested prerequisite: Character in Story (not required) What makes a character unforgettable? In this three-session intensive, we’ll slow down and go deep - focusing on building one fully realized character for your novel, screenplay, or other project. Through case studies, guided exercises, and activity-based tools, you’ll explore your character’s psyche, motivation, fears, and contradictions. We’ll…
$175.00
Hybrid Event
Recurring
This course is designed as both an introduction for students who are new to screenwriting, and as continuity for those who have already started writing a screenplay and wish to further develop their scripts. No matter your level of experience, everyone will benefit from the groups’ members sharing their experiences they encounter. Class activities will…
$295
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$1495
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2 events,
Featured
Recurring
Workshop for teen fellows only. Other students must receive approval from the Youth Program Director. Please email jessica@the-muse.org
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Virtual Event
Recurring
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…
$249
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3 events,
Canceled
CANCELLED Writing Humor & Satire
Hybrid Event
Recurring
Canceled
CANCELLED Writing Humor & Satire
Do you want to hone your funny bone? In this 2-session writing class, you will learn how to form a strong comedic point of view in the style of McSweeney’s, Shouts and Murmurs, and other top short humor venues. This class will cover how to develop a generate ideas, how to punch up instead of…
$125.00
In this intensive 2 session workshop, we will learn the art of delivering a captivating reading by practicing techniques—from maintaining audience engagement to perfecting inflection, pacing, and character voices where applicable. Bring your own material or choose from provided literature to practice during personalized guidance sessions. Whether you're preparing for a book launch, literary event,…
See below for pricing
Virtual Event
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Canceled
CANCELLED Singlehood 101
Virtual Event
Canceled
CANCELLED Singlehood 101
All around us are messages that being “coupled up” is the norm. Shows like The Bachelor, 90-Day Fiancé, and Indian Matchmaking have people rooting and fawning for marriage. Politicians have even derided singles as a demographic that threatens the fabric of the nation. Yet, despite its supposed unpopularity, the rate of singlehood is increasing. By…
$65.00
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3 events,
Hybrid Event
Recurring
In the first session of this two-part seminar, we’ll start with a look at the forgotten societies of prehistoric Europe and what can be gleaned of the languages they spoke. From there we’ll look at the language and culture of the Proto-Indo-European speakers and follow their dispersal and expansion to become the founders of many…
$125.00
Hybrid Event
Recurring
In this 4-session class, we will explore different ways to deepen our writing with additional layers of exploration—looking into the allure and enrichment provided by research, as well as trying out hybrid and found strategies. We will sketch out and exchange ideas for amplifying the elements and experiences we bring to our poems, also considering…
$220
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
In this one-session workshop, you will harness the power of fiction to create new perspectives and experiences that communicate commentary relevant to our time. You’ll discover how to create complex characters with strong voices, craft metaphors that pack a punch, and learn how to walk the line of social impact with the fictional escapism we…
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$65.00
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1 event,
Virtual Event
Recurring
In this multi-genre class, students will be given prompts and we will use class time to write together. Writers of all genres and all skill levels are encouraged to join in, and each student will be encouraged to create their own goal as to what they hope to get done on their current writing project.…
$220
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3 events,
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$295
Hybrid Event
Recurring
Do you have a great idea for a TV show? In this class, you'll learn how to develop a strong concept for a TV show, the basics of TV show plotting + formatting, how to write your "Show Bible," and finally you'll begin writing the Pilot episode for your TV series. We'll read and study…
$220
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$295
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2 events,
Virtual Event
Recurring
Suggested prerequisite: Character in Story (not required) What makes a character unforgettable? In this three-session intensive, we’ll slow down and go deep - focusing on building one fully realized character for your novel, screenplay, or other project. Through case studies, guided exercises, and activity-based tools, you’ll explore your character’s psyche, motivation, fears, and contradictions. We’ll…
$175
Hybrid Event
Recurring
This course is designed as both an introduction for students who are new to screenwriting, and as continuity for those who have already started writing a screenplay and wish to further develop their scripts. No matter your level of experience, everyone will benefit from the groups’ members sharing their experiences they encounter. Class activities will…
$295
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3 events,
Canceled
CANCELLED Writing Humor & Satire
Hybrid Event
Recurring
Canceled
CANCELLED Writing Humor & Satire
Do you want to hone your funny bone? In this 2-session writing class, you will learn how to form a strong comedic point of view in the style of McSweeney’s, Shouts and Murmurs, and other top short humor venues. This class will cover how to develop a generate ideas, how to punch up instead of…
$125
In this intensive 2 session workshop, we will learn the art of delivering a captivating reading by practicing techniques—from maintaining audience engagement to perfecting inflection, pacing, and character voices where applicable. Bring your own material or choose from provided literature to practice during personalized guidance sessions. Whether you're preparing for a book launch, literary event,…
See below for pricing
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
Using items that are already at hand, students will immerse themselves in the setting of the scene they're working on. This will bring writers closer to their characters' experience, making a richer writing experience.
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3 events,
Hybrid Event
Recurring
In the first session of this two-part seminar, we’ll start with a look at the forgotten societies of prehistoric Europe and what can be gleaned of the languages they spoke. From there we’ll look at the language and culture of the Proto-Indo-European speakers and follow their dispersal and expansion to become the founders of many…
$125
Hybrid Event
Recurring
In this 4-session class, we will explore different ways to deepen our writing with additional layers of exploration—looking into the allure and enrichment provided by research, as well as trying out hybrid and found strategies. We will sketch out and exchange ideas for amplifying the elements and experiences we bring to our poems, also considering…
$220
Virtual Event
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Virtual Event
All stories requires fascinating characters and a compelling plot to be successful. But how do we reveal those characters and stories? Movies get images, music, and sound. Comic books get art and writing. Fiction, though, just gets language. And if you’re a fiction writer looking to improve your use of language, one of the best…
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$65.00
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2 events,
Virtual Event
Recurring
The Fiction Workshop continues with returning members and new members who have fiction writing workshop experience. Members of the group will workshop original work while taking a deeper look at the essential craft elements of fiction writing. Topics such as POV, scene writing, dialogue and more may be explored through short lectures or study of…
$220
Virtual Event
Recurring
In this class, we will discover the lens(es) through we which we will look at our lives; we will discover ourselves as a character and learn how to write honestly and compassionately. We will draw correlations between repeated/patterned events. We will attempt to more fully understand the actions of others, which will lead us to…
$220
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5 events,
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$295
Virtual Event
Recurring
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…
$1450
Virtual Event
Recurring
Returning members from Nonfiction 2 and new writers with advanced nonfiction workshop experience complete the final stage of the art of nonfiction muse series of classes with more advanced workshop opportunitites focusing on revision. We will also explore publication preparation and research for those writers are interested in taking that next step.
$295
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$295
Hybrid Event
Recurring
The Advanced workshop will focus on the all-important revision process in screenwriting, with members sharing the successes and difficulties encountered in the scripting process for feature-length, short, or TV scripts. We will watch films and clips, read professional scripts and critique each other’s work in a spirit of encouragement and camaraderie. The Advanced section is…
$295
|
3 events,
Virtual Event
Recurring
Suggested prerequisite: Character in Story (not required) What makes a character unforgettable? In this three-session intensive, we’ll slow down and go deep - focusing on building one fully realized character for your novel, screenplay, or other project. Through case studies, guided exercises, and activity-based tools, you’ll explore your character’s psyche, motivation, fears, and contradictions. We’ll…
$175
Hybrid Event
Recurring
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…
$1495
Hybrid Event
Recurring
This course is designed as both an introduction for students who are new to screenwriting, and as continuity for those who have already started writing a screenplay and wish to further develop their scripts. No matter your level of experience, everyone will benefit from the groups’ members sharing their experiences they encounter. Class activities will…
$295
|
1 event,
Virtual Event
Recurring
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…
$249
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1 event,
Virtual Event
Recurring
In this multi-genre class, students will be given prompts and we will use class time to write together. Writers of all genres and all skill levels are encouraged to join in, and each student will be encouraged to create their own goal as to what they hope to get done on their current writing project.…
$220
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