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Come join us for the launch party of Daniel Brockington's debut novel, "Fire and Adjust". Refreshments will be served along with a Q&A with the author and an OPEN MIC NIGHT! Following the book launch, we will host an open mic. About the book... YOU CAN FIGHT THE ENEMY. YOU CAN'T FIGHT THE FOREST. I… |
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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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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. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83563196776?pwd=EeNmZfhYMH8YSaCIHc4SpuUy6OVlCf.1 
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Join our Caregiver Support Group for Medical Conditions, a welcoming space designed to nurture and uplift those caring for loved ones facing illness. Led by a skilled expressive arts facilitator, this group offers a unique opportunity to explore your caregiving journey through creative expression. Using journaling, art, music, movement, and storytelling, participants will connect, share,… |
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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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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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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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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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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. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83563196776?pwd=EeNmZfhYMH8YSaCIHc4SpuUy6OVlCf.1 
We show up. We each say what we're going to write. We write for at least an hour. We say how it went! For anyone looking for a little slice of time dedicated to writing—this is a lovely, low-pressure way to show up for your words and make progress. Join us when you can, stay… |
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Have you wanted to try journaling? Have you journaled for years? Bring your supplies and join other journalers for two hours of journaling and socializing. 
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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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Reiki Principles in Everyday Life An Interactive, Transformative Workshop Discover how the gentle wisdom of Reiki can bring greater harmony, clarity, and balance to your writing and your daily life. Whether you’re brand‑new to Reiki or already attuned and seeking deeper connection, this experiential workshop offers a nurturing space to explore and grow. Led… 
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Come join the Muse and poet Rachelle Scott for an evening of poetry, as Rachelle reads from her book "The Musings of a Young Adult: Poetry Collection". Rachelle's collection highlights a young adult's experience as she transitions from college into the real world. There will be copies of the book for sale. 
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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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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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We show up. We each say what we're going to write. We write for at least an hour. We say how it went! For anyone looking for a little slice of time dedicated to writing—this is a lovely, low-pressure way to show up for your words and make progress. Join us when you can, stay…
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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. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83563196776?pwd=EeNmZfhYMH8YSaCIHc4SpuUy6OVlCf.1 
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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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The Word is in collaboration with Zeiders American Dream Theater, The Muse Writers Center, and Tidewater Writers. The Word welcomes diverse voices and fans of poetry, spoken word, and all forms of creative writing. We encourage all ages and backgrounds to come together and share in the mutual adoration of words. The Z provides a… |
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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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Celebrate Poetry Month with an afternoon of powerful voices, live readings, and community connection at The Muse Writers Center. Featuring performances by Synnika A. Lofton, Daniel Pravda, Tonie Sheeley, and Greg Lee, this special event also marks the public release of Synnika’s two new poetry collections, Dear Young People and Blues Man on a Tight-Rope. Join… |
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All ages welcome! For poets of all ages and skill levels interested in giving their thoughts and feelings more room to breathe with support of fellow writers. Come and write with us in person or via zoom!
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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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This bereavement arts support group offers a compassionate space for individuals navigating grief to express and process emotions through visual journaling and creative writing. Participants will learn creative techniques that combine art-making with reflective writing, fostering healing, self-discovery, and emotional resilience. Guided by supportive prompts and artistic exploration, TEARS encourages participants to transform pain into… |
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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… 
An outdoor community gathering where poets and writers come together to read, write, and share. Each event features a local poet who reads their own work and leads participants through a guided free-writing session using original prompts. The event closes with a community open mic, capped off by a final reading from the featured poet.… |
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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. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83563196776?pwd=EeNmZfhYMH8YSaCIHc4SpuUy6OVlCf.1
We show up. We each say what we're going to write. We write for at least an hour. We say how it went! For anyone looking for a little slice of time dedicated to writing—this is a lovely, low-pressure way to show up for your words and make progress. Join us when you can, stay… |
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Have you wanted to try journaling? Have you journaled for years? Bring your supplies and join other journalers for two hours of journaling and socializing. 
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"Creatures of the Naro" is bringing all the fun you'd expect from a live Rocky Horror shadow cast and more on Friday, April 24, 2026. We’ll have plenty of boozy beverages available, with proceeds benefiting The Muse Writers Center's scholarship funds. As always, all alcohol sales are CASH only--please hit the ATM beforehand. We’ll also… |
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Families, come to The Muse Writers Center for Lunch and a creative writing Workshop! Pop in to The Muse for a catered lunch event and a creative writing exercise! Participants have the opportunity to use the written word to explore food, family and culture. This event brings our community (children are welcome!) together to reflect on their cultures through recipes and meals and… |
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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!… |
1 event,
Featured
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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… |
2 events,
Featured
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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. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83563196776?pwd=EeNmZfhYMH8YSaCIHc4SpuUy6OVlCf.1
We show up. We each say what we're going to write. We write for at least an hour. We say how it went! For anyone looking for a little slice of time dedicated to writing—this is a lovely, low-pressure way to show up for your words and make progress. Join us when you can, stay… |
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Join the Poetry Society of Virginia with special guest poet Catherine Fletcher for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and community. Come and listen to local poets or join in on the fun and read something of your own!
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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… |
1 event,
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 Coffee Break
Writers Zoom Meet-Up
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Norfolk Word Art Show
Tunin’ Back In Poetry Club
Scary Stories: Writing Club
A Page in the Life Memoir Group
Food For Thought