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3 events,
A Grammar Refresher
A Grammar Refresher
Test your grammar. (Who, whom) do you think should take this grammar refresher workshop? A writer, as well as other professionals, (is/are) expected to use correct grammar. Do you object to (me, my) correcting your mistakes? Submitted manuscripts (that, which) have errors may be rejected. This session will help you refresh your grammar knowledge and…
Writing the Body: A Poetry Workshop
Writing the Body: A Poetry Workshop
We speak of the heart of the matter, of having butterflies in our stomach, of someone being the backbone of their community, of hitting a raw nerve— In our daily speech and across a variety of disciplines including poetry, there is widespread use of metaphors grounded in or pertaining to the body. In recent years,…
Hands-On Poetry: An Exploration of Mixed Media Poetry
Hands-On Poetry: An Exploration of Mixed Media Poetry
In this seminar, we will read and take inspiration from mixed media poems by poets such as Nicole Sealey, Anne Cason, Jamila Woods, and Dave Bonta to create our own found and mixed media poems. We will get hands-on with transforming magazine and newspaper cutouts, as well as other found material scraps, into poetry. Students…
4 events,
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Do you take your fiction with a side of aliens, superheroes, dragons, or witches? Then this is the workshop for you! Together we will consider those elements of writing which are crucial to crafting compelling speculative stories, such as building our own worlds, extrapolating the fantastic from reality, and creating compelling non-human characters. In addition…
Canceled Healing through Writing
Canceled Healing through Writing
Science corroborates that translating events into language can affect brain and immune functions by increasing germ-fighting lymphocytes and lowering stress levels. Writing has been shown to improve overall heart health, brain health and the actual healing of physical wounds. Expressive writing reduces intrusive and avoidant thoughts about negative events and improves working memory. These improvements,…
Postponed The Poetry Studio: Monday Nights
Postponed The Poetry Studio: Monday Nights
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…
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…
5 events,
Canceled The Fundamentals and Forms of Poetry
Canceled The Fundamentals and Forms of Poetry
This five-session class introduces the core elements of poetry, including image, sound, line, voice, and form. Through reading, discussion, writing exercises, and peer feedback, students will explore a range of poetic techniques and experiment with both traditional and contemporary forms. Suitable for beginners or poets looking to refresh their foundation, this class provides the tools…
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the page. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussion, you’ll experiment with writing for film and TV, whether you’re a first-timer or looking to reignite your passion…
Canceled Muse Writers Workshop: Fiction (Evening Edition)
Canceled Muse Writers Workshop: Fiction (Evening Edition)
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…
The Screenwriting Studio
The Screenwriting Studio
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…
1 event,
Canceled Find Your Muse: Short Form Exploration
Canceled Find Your Muse: Short Form Exploration
Short on time, big on ideas? Discover the power of flash—fiction and creative nonfiction under 1,000 words. In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore the art of brevity through guided prompts, quick drafts, and inspiring examples. Whether you're writing sharp scenes, lyrical insights, or tiny true stories, flash offers space to experiment, revise, and surprise. Perfect…
2 events,
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Writing for TV
Writing for TV
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…
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4 events,
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Grief is hard. Working through grief, and learning to heal can be daunting. However, healing comes from within. Grief and healing have no time limits. Whether you are experiencing a new loss, or trying to make sense of your pain years later, come and learn new ways and tools to heal through loss. Through meditative…
Self-Discovery through Memoir
Self-Discovery through Memoir
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…
The Wonderful World of Fiction
The Wonderful World of Fiction
Fiction is a playground where anything is possible—whether it’s solving a crime, bending the laws of reality, or telling an entire story in just a few hundred words. In this multi-week workshop, we’ll explore a range of fiction styles and genres, from magical realism and mystery to flash fiction and more. We’ll ask questions like,…
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…
3 events,
Writers Prompt Party – Tuesday Night – July 8!
Writers Prompt Party – Tuesday Night – July 8!
Ready to get those words flowing? Join us for the Writers Prompt Party—a one-session, all-arts-inspired writing celebration led by a featured teaching artist who brings their unique creative specialty to the table. This isn’t your average writing class—it’s a joyful, come-as-you-are playground for your imagination. Each session pulls inspiration from unexpected places: a haunting photograph,…
Canceled CANCELLED From Wounds to Words
Canceled CANCELLED From Wounds to Words
Picture this: a pen gliding across the page, weaving words together in rhythmic harmony. Each stroke of ink carries with it a piece of your soul, releasing the weight that burdens your heart. Poetry has long been revered as an art from that captures emotions and stories like no other, but did you know that…
Canceled CANCELLED Horror Workshop
Canceled CANCELLED Horror Workshop
Ready to dive deeper into the darkness? Do you have a taste for telling chilling tales? Time to dissect the techniques that make them unforgettable. You'll craft your own spine-tingling narratives, featuring eerie settings, haunted objects, and terrifying characters. Imagine it as an evening by the campfire, where the only thing that bites is your…
3 events,
CANCELLED Writers Prompt Party – Wednesday Night – July 9
CANCELLED Writers Prompt Party – Wednesday Night – July 9
Ready to get those words flowing? Join us for the Writers Prompt Party—a one-session, all-arts-inspired writing celebration led by a featured teaching artist who brings their unique creative specialty to the table. This isn’t your average writing class—it’s a joyful, come-as-you-are playground for your imagination. Each session pulls inspiration from unexpected places: a haunting photograph,…
Canceled CANCELLED Muse Writers Workshop: Creative Nonfiction
Canceled CANCELLED Muse Writers Workshop: Creative Nonfiction
The Creative Nonfiction Workshop continues with returning writers and new writers with creative nonfiction writing experience. Members of the group will actively write and workshop original work while taking a deeper look at the essential craft elements of writing that polishes the truth. We will focus on the power of the first person and the…
Canceled CANCELLED Find Your Muse: Fiction Exploration
Canceled CANCELLED Find Your Muse: Fiction Exploration
Do you like making stuff up and telling stories? In this exploratory class, we will tap into our creativity to put our ideas on the page. We’ll look at the craft of fiction in every stage of the writing process, creating our own repertoires of plots and characters. Gentle feedback will be given in an…
6 events,
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Grief is hard. Working through grief, and learning to heal can be daunting. However, healing comes from within. Grief and healing have no time limits. Whether you are experiencing a new loss, or trying to make sense of your pain years later, come and learn new ways and tools to heal through loss. Through meditative…
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
What makes a character feel real? In this six-session class, we’ll explore the psychological depth and narrative function of characters, from protagonists to sidekicks. You’ll learn how memory, trauma, and personality shape motivation; how body language and dialogue reveal hidden truths; and how environments—from small towns to dystopias—shape who characters become. We’ll also examine morally…
2025 Summer Teen Fellowship Class
Canceled CANCELLED Writers Prompt Party – Thursday Night – July 10!
Canceled CANCELLED Writers Prompt Party – Thursday Night – July 10!
Ready to get those words flowing? Join us for the Writers Prompt Party—a one-session, all-arts-inspired writing celebration led by a featured teaching artist who brings their unique creative specialty to the table. This isn’t your average writing class—it’s a joyful, come-as-you-are playground for your imagination. Each session pulls inspiration from unexpected places: a haunting photograph,…
Canceled CANCELLED Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Canceled CANCELLED 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,…
Writing for Change: Crafting Socially Conscious Narratives
Writing for Change: Crafting Socially Conscious Narratives
Stories have the power to change minds, challenge injustices, and inspire action. This workshop is designed for writers who want to explore socially conscious storytelling—whether through fiction, memoir, or essay writing. Participants will learn how to address social issues authentically, create compelling characters grappling with these issues, and balance advocacy with engaging storytelling. Many socially…
0 events,
6 events,
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!…
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…
Canceled CANCELLED Using Visual and Graphic Aids in Planning, Writing and Revising a Novel
Canceled CANCELLED Using Visual and Graphic Aids in Planning, Writing and Revising a Novel
Do you sometimes get stuck when planning or revising your novel? Unleash your nonlinear and creative mind in this workshop with middle grade author (and sometime artist/illustrator) Sylvia Liu, who will share different ways of envisioning your project from start to revision. Come with an idea for a new novel and a draft you are…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class writing sessions, and opportunities to share their work. All forms of creative writing are welcome. This course is open to all young writers in 3rd…
Canceled CANCELLED Set Up Your Author Website
Canceled CANCELLED Set Up Your Author Website
As an author, you’ll need an online presence where readers can find you. Whether you are already published and need to create an online portfolio, or you are just getting started, an author website will help you showcase your writing, credentials, and unique voice. Your website is a a central hub for potential readers, agents,…
Writing the Lyric Essay: How to Braid Poetry with Prose.
Writing the Lyric Essay: How to Braid Poetry with Prose.
Lyric essays stand at the confluence of musical, image-driven language from poetry and the expansive truth-telling of the essay. Beginning with a study of craft, we will examine the variations on the form, as well as analyzing works by lyric essayists such as Claudia Rankine, Maggie Nelson, Sherman Alexie, and Heidi Czerwiec. Students will also…
2 events,
The Poetry of the Beatniks
The Poetry of the Beatniks
In this two-session class, we’ll explore the bold, rebellious spirit of Beat Generation poets like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and Diane di Prima. Through discussion, close reading, and creative exercises, students will examine the movement’s key themes—freedom, protest, spirituality, and spontaneity—and experiment with writing in a Beat-inspired style. Whether you’re new to the Beats or…
Canceled CANCELLED Visual Journaling: Summer Freedom
Canceled CANCELLED Visual Journaling: Summer Freedom
Journaling is an intimate process of self awareness and discovery. The visual journal is unique because it contains part visual art elements and part words. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then visual journals are highly expressive tools for creative and non-creative folk alike. This class focuses on building upon your visual journaling,…
6 events,
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…
Canceled CANCELLED Building Your Cabinet of Curiosities: Exercises to Cultivate and Generate Ideas
Canceled CANCELLED Building Your Cabinet of Curiosities: Exercises to Cultivate and Generate Ideas
In Renaissance Europe, a wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosity or wonder chamber, was a collection of objects both rare and curious, both naturally occurring and human-made. In this seminar, we will write through various exercises and prompts that refresh our senses of wonder and attention to the world, to ourselves, and to the importance of…
Postponed The Poetry Studio: Monday Nights
Postponed The Poetry Studio: Monday Nights
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…
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…
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Do you take your fiction with a side of aliens, superheroes, dragons, or witches? Then this is the workshop for you! Together we will consider those elements of writing which are crucial to crafting compelling speculative stories, such as building our own worlds, extrapolating the fantastic from reality, and creating compelling non-human characters. In addition…
Canceled Healing through Writing
Canceled Healing through Writing
Science corroborates that translating events into language can affect brain and immune functions by increasing germ-fighting lymphocytes and lowering stress levels. Writing has been shown to improve overall heart health, brain health and the actual healing of physical wounds. Expressive writing reduces intrusive and avoidant thoughts about negative events and improves working memory. These improvements,…
5 events,
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Canceled The Fundamentals and Forms of Poetry
Canceled The Fundamentals and Forms of Poetry
This five-session class introduces the core elements of poetry, including image, sound, line, voice, and form. Through reading, discussion, writing exercises, and peer feedback, students will explore a range of poetic techniques and experiment with both traditional and contemporary forms. Suitable for beginners or poets looking to refresh their foundation, this class provides the tools…
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the page. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussion, you’ll experiment with writing for film and TV, whether you’re a first-timer or looking to reignite your passion…
The Screenwriting Studio
The Screenwriting Studio
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…
Canceled Muse Writers Workshop: Fiction (Evening Edition)
Canceled Muse Writers Workshop: Fiction (Evening Edition)
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…
1 event,
Canceled Find Your Muse: Short Form Exploration
Canceled Find Your Muse: Short Form Exploration
Short on time, big on ideas? Discover the power of flash—fiction and creative nonfiction under 1,000 words. In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore the art of brevity through guided prompts, quick drafts, and inspiring examples. Whether you're writing sharp scenes, lyrical insights, or tiny true stories, flash offers space to experiment, revise, and surprise. Perfect…
4 events,
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Grief is hard. Working through grief, and learning to heal can be daunting. However, healing comes from within. Grief and healing have no time limits. Whether you are experiencing a new loss, or trying to make sense of your pain years later, come and learn new ways and tools to heal through loss. Through meditative…
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
What makes a character feel real? In this six-session class, we’ll explore the psychological depth and narrative function of characters, from protagonists to sidekicks. You’ll learn how memory, trauma, and personality shape motivation; how body language and dialogue reveal hidden truths; and how environments—from small towns to dystopias—shape who characters become. We’ll also examine morally…
Writing for TV
Writing for TV
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…
0 events,
8 events,
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!…
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…
Write Like An Egyptian
Write Like An Egyptian
Was ancient Egypt the first culture to develop true writing? Were hieroglyphs simply pictographs, or could they encode more sophisticated meanings? Who created and used them—and why were hieroglyphs eventually banned? In this Research for Writers seminar, we will explore the history and function of hieroglyphic writing, from the Narmer Palette to the Rosetta Stone…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class writing sessions, and opportunities to share their work. All forms of creative writing are welcome. This course is open to all young writers in 3rd…
Creativity & Madness: The Artistic Temperament’s Influence on Writing
Creativity & Madness: The Artistic Temperament’s Influence on Writing
Creativity and madness, linked? Writers of the past, Lord Byron, Robert Lowell, Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, Virginia Woolf, William Styron, and William Blake might say, “Yes, indeed.” Some of these lives have been well documented, lineage traced back to secret (and not so secret) mental illnesses. What is the “artistic temperament,” and why does having…
Canceled CANCELLED Set Up Your Author Website
Canceled CANCELLED Set Up Your Author Website
As an author, you’ll need an online presence where readers can find you. Whether you are already published and need to create an online portfolio, or you are just getting started, an author website will help you showcase your writing, credentials, and unique voice. Your website is a a central hub for potential readers, agents,…
College Application Essay Prep Course & Workshop
College Application Essay Prep Course & Workshop
Join this interactive workshop to learn how to write powerful application essays. We'll discuss what a college essay is, how to target it to the program you're applying to, and writing tips and strategies to help you write one effectively. The first session will be dedicated to understanding what makes an application essay successful and…
The “Bones” of Story
The “Bones” of Story
In this class, suited for writers of all levels, learn how to create and develop the structural “bones” of a story and use them to build a narrative for any age category or genre! Students will leave with all they need to write a complete story and will have the opportunity to explore practical examples.
3 events,
A Punctuation Refresher
A Punctuation Refresher
“Let’s eat Grandma” or “Let’s eat, Grandma.” Commas might not save lives, but they sure help clarify written work. Can you imagine reading a story with no punctuation? It would be like driving with no traffic signs to guide you. Those little commas, semicolons, apostrophes, hyphens, quotation marks and periods help us navigate written work.…
The Art of Teaching Writing
The Art of Teaching Writing
This two-session seminar offers an engaging introduction to the craft of teaching writing. Whether you're interested in leading workshops at a community center, teaching at a writers’ organization like The Muse, or stepping into a college classroom for the first time, this course will provide practical, student-centered strategies to help you succeed. Drawing on nearly…
Make a Mess, Make a Poem
Make a Mess, Make a Poem
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll create poetry using magazines, photos, found text, and whatever else inspires you. Through cutting, rearranging, and layering language and images, we’ll explore new ways to approach writing and meaning-making. No prior poetry experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. Lots of magazines provided, but feel free to bring your…
5 events,
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
The Muse Middle School Creative Writing Summer Camp is a great opportunity for middle school aged creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
The Muse Elementary School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like and writing short poems…
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…
The Wonderful World of Fiction
The Wonderful World of Fiction
Fiction is a playground where anything is possible—whether it’s solving a crime, bending the laws of reality, or telling an entire story in just a few hundred words. In this multi-week workshop, we’ll explore a range of fiction styles and genres, from magical realism and mystery to flash fiction and more. We’ll ask questions like,…
Self-Discovery through Memoir
Self-Discovery through Memoir
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…
6 events,
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
The Muse Middle School Creative Writing Summer Camp is a great opportunity for middle school aged creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
The Muse Elementary School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like and writing short poems…
The Poetry Studio: Tuesday Nights
The Poetry Studio: Tuesday Nights
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…
Canceled CANCELLED From Wounds to Words
Canceled CANCELLED From Wounds to Words
Picture this: a pen gliding across the page, weaving words together in rhythmic harmony. Each stroke of ink carries with it a piece of your soul, releasing the weight that burdens your heart. Poetry has long been revered as an art from that captures emotions and stories like no other, but did you know that…
Canceled CANCELLED Horror Workshop
Canceled CANCELLED Horror Workshop
Ready to dive deeper into the darkness? Do you have a taste for telling chilling tales? Time to dissect the techniques that make them unforgettable. You'll craft your own spine-tingling narratives, featuring eerie settings, haunted objects, and terrifying characters. Imagine it as an evening by the campfire, where the only thing that bites is your…
6 events,
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
The Muse Middle School Creative Writing Summer Camp is a great opportunity for middle school aged creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
The Muse Elementary School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like and writing short poems…
Writers Prompt Party- Wednesday Night – July 23
Writers Prompt Party- Wednesday Night – July 23
Ready to get those words flowing? Join us for the Writers Prompt Party—a one-session, all-arts-inspired writing celebration led by a featured teaching artist who brings their unique creative specialty to the table. This isn’t your average writing class—it’s a joyful, come-as-you-are playground for your imagination. Each session pulls inspiration from unexpected places: a haunting photograph,…
Find Your Muse: Poetry Exploration
Find Your Muse: Poetry Exploration
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…
Canceled CANCELLED Muse Writers Workshop: Creative Nonfiction
Canceled CANCELLED Muse Writers Workshop: Creative Nonfiction
The Creative Nonfiction Workshop continues with returning writers and new writers with creative nonfiction writing experience. Members of the group will actively write and workshop original work while taking a deeper look at the essential craft elements of writing that polishes the truth. We will focus on the power of the first person and the…
Canceled CANCELLED Find Your Muse: Fiction Exploration
Canceled CANCELLED Find Your Muse: Fiction Exploration
Do you like making stuff up and telling stories? In this exploratory class, we will tap into our creativity to put our ideas on the page. We’ll look at the craft of fiction in every stage of the writing process, creating our own repertoires of plots and characters. Gentle feedback will be given in an…
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Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Postponed POSTPONED Mindful Journaling through Grief
Grief is hard. Working through grief, and learning to heal can be daunting. However, healing comes from within. Grief and healing have no time limits. Whether you are experiencing a new loss, or trying to make sense of your pain years later, come and learn new ways and tools to heal through loss. Through meditative…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
The Muse Middle School Creative Writing Summer Camp is a great opportunity for middle school aged creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
The Muse Elementary School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like and writing short poems…
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
What makes a character feel real? In this six-session class, we’ll explore the psychological depth and narrative function of characters, from protagonists to sidekicks. You’ll learn how memory, trauma, and personality shape motivation; how body language and dialogue reveal hidden truths; and how environments—from small towns to dystopias—shape who characters become. We’ll also examine morally…
2025 Summer Teen Fellowship Class
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Find Your Muse: Essay Exploration
Rediscover the essay as a versatile and creative medium for expression! In this workshop, we’ll explore various forms of essays—from narrative reflections to op-eds, lyrical musings, and beyond. Through inspiring prompts, examples from diverse writers, and guided discussions, you’ll experiment with blending personal stories and ideas in unique ways. Whether you’re revisiting this familiar form…
Canceled CANCELLED Find Your Muse: Creative Nonfiction Exploration
Canceled CANCELLED 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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Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13)
The Muse Middle School Creative Writing Summer Camp is a great opportunity for middle school aged creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like…
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10)
The Muse Elementary School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words--both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll try our hands at poetry, sharing what we like and writing short poems…
9 events,
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!…
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…
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…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class writing sessions, and opportunities to share their work. All forms of creative writing are welcome. This course is open to all young writers in 3rd…
Three Little Birds: Writing Against Discouragement
Three Little Birds: Writing Against Discouragement
"That now are wild, and do not once remember"--writing poetry against discouragement; for many this is a difficult time: scientists and humanities scholars agree much unhappiness still lingers after the Covid crisis, half the country did not vote for the current administration and some who did, did not vote for what the administration seems currently…
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…
Canceled CANCELLED Set Up Your Author Website
Canceled CANCELLED Set Up Your Author Website
As an author, you’ll need an online presence where readers can find you. Whether you are already published and need to create an online portfolio, or you are just getting started, an author website will help you showcase your writing, credentials, and unique voice. Your website is a a central hub for potential readers, agents,…
College Application Essay Prep Course & Workshop
College Application Essay Prep Course & Workshop
Join this interactive workshop to learn how to write powerful application essays. We'll discuss what a college essay is, how to target it to the program you're applying to, and writing tips and strategies to help you write one effectively. The first session will be dedicated to understanding what makes an application essay successful and…
Writing the Multilingual Poem
Writing the Multilingual Poem
In this generative poetry workshop, we’ll explore how poets blend multiple languages in a single poem to express identity, culture, sound, and meaning. Whether you speak more than one language fluently or just know a few phrases, this class will offer prompts and examples to help you experiment with multilingual writing in creative, personal, and…
2 events,
The Pulse of Poetry: Line Breaks & White Space
The Pulse of Poetry: Line Breaks & White Space
How does structure give meaning to a poem? Embark on this enlivening, writing-filled journey to learn where to break lines, use enjambment, create white space, and add different types of caesuras in your poetry. It’s time to demystify these techniques! They will become more accessible to you and more effective when you use them. If…
The Art of Blackout Poetry
The Art of Blackout Poetry
Discover the power of erasure and found language in this creative, one-session workshop. Using printed pages from books, newspapers, and other texts, we’ll create poems by blacking out words to reveal hidden meaning. This is a fun and meditative way to engage with language, explore visual design, and spark unexpected inspiration. No experience necessary—just bring…
6 events,
Postponed The Poetry Studio: Monday Nights
Postponed The Poetry Studio: Monday Nights
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…
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…
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…
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop
Do you take your fiction with a side of aliens, superheroes, dragons, or witches? Then this is the workshop for you! Together we will consider those elements of writing which are crucial to crafting compelling speculative stories, such as building our own worlds, extrapolating the fantastic from reality, and creating compelling non-human characters. In addition…
Canceled Healing through Writing
Canceled Healing through Writing
Science corroborates that translating events into language can affect brain and immune functions by increasing germ-fighting lymphocytes and lowering stress levels. Writing has been shown to improve overall heart health, brain health and the actual healing of physical wounds. Expressive writing reduces intrusive and avoidant thoughts about negative events and improves working memory. These improvements,…
Canceled CANCELLED Building Your Cabinet of Curiosities: Exercises to Cultivate and Generate Ideas
Canceled CANCELLED Building Your Cabinet of Curiosities: Exercises to Cultivate and Generate Ideas
In Renaissance Europe, a wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosity or wonder chamber, was a collection of objects both rare and curious, both naturally occurring and human-made. In this seminar, we will write through various exercises and prompts that refresh our senses of wonder and attention to the world, to ourselves, and to the importance of…
6 events,
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Canceled The Fundamentals and Forms of Poetry
Canceled The Fundamentals and Forms of Poetry
This five-session class introduces the core elements of poetry, including image, sound, line, voice, and form. Through reading, discussion, writing exercises, and peer feedback, students will explore a range of poetic techniques and experiment with both traditional and contemporary forms. Suitable for beginners or poets looking to refresh their foundation, this class provides the tools…
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Find Your Muse: Screenwriting Exploration
Lights, camera, action! This workshop invites you to explore the exciting world of screenwriting. Learn how to craft compelling dialogue, plot engaging scenes, and create characters that leap off the page. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussion, you’ll experiment with writing for film and TV, whether you’re a first-timer or looking to reignite your passion…
The Screenwriting Studio
The Screenwriting Studio
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…
Canceled Muse Writers Workshop: Fiction (Evening Edition)
Canceled Muse Writers Workshop: Fiction (Evening Edition)
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…
Adaptation for Screen: Structure & Pitch Lab
Adaptation for Screen: Structure & Pitch Lab
In this dynamic four-week class, screenwriters will explore the art of adaptation by developing multiple film or television projects from a variety of source materials provided each week. Instead of drafting a single script, writers will focus on story structure, character arcs, and world-building for several potential adaptations, culminating in weekly pitch presentations to the…
2 events,
Canceled Find Your Muse: Short Form Exploration
Canceled Find Your Muse: Short Form Exploration
Short on time, big on ideas? Discover the power of flash—fiction and creative nonfiction under 1,000 words. In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore the art of brevity through guided prompts, quick drafts, and inspiring examples. Whether you're writing sharp scenes, lyrical insights, or tiny true stories, flash offers space to experiment, revise, and surprise. Perfect…
Muse Writers Workshop: Screenwriting
Muse Writers Workshop: Screenwriting
This workshop is for writers who are actively working on a screenplay and ready to hone their craft through feedback and revision. Whether you're developing a feature, short film, or TV pilot script, this class offers a supportive space to share pages, discuss challenges, and refine your work. Writers will have multiple opportunities to submit…
5 events,
Creative Writing Camp For Adults Day 1
Creative Writing Camp For Adults Day 1
Discover your creative spark at this full day writing camp featuring energizing keynotes, hands-on workshops, and inspiring breakout sessions across genres. Whether you're starting fresh or deepening your craft, you'll write, connect, and leave recharged with new ideas and community. Join acclaimed storytellers, poets, and educators as they share powerful perspectives from their lived experiences,…
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
Fiction Genre Certificate Summer Intensive (Morning Edition)
A fast-paced, 12-week experience for writers ready to dive deep into the craft of fiction. Complete our three-part certificate series of classes and graduation reading in less than 3 months, guiding you through every stage of fiction writing—from foundational elements like plot, character, and setting to advanced techniques in revision, voice, and worldbuilding. With a…
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
Character in Story: The Mind & The Matter
What makes a character feel real? In this six-session class, we’ll explore the psychological depth and narrative function of characters, from protagonists to sidekicks. You’ll learn how memory, trauma, and personality shape motivation; how body language and dialogue reveal hidden truths; and how environments—from small towns to dystopias—shape who characters become. We’ll also examine morally…
Dungeons & Dragons & Writing
Dungeons & Dragons & Writing
Looking for an out-of-the-box way to expand your characters and character-building skills? Dungeons & Dragons is a collective storytelling game played amongst friends with dice telling the players what they can and can’t do. “D & D & Writing” aims to take the structure of Dungeons & Dragons and the act of playing the game…
Writing for TV
Writing for TV
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…
8 events,
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!…
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…
Writing about the Ocean and Ships
Writing about the Ocean and Ships
There are many fictional accounts of the sea and ships, in books, movies and video games that have emerged over the years and many or most of them get it wrong. The Ocean Sciences and Naval Architecture are esoteric and exceedingly complex, but they are not unfathomable. This course is taught by a vastly experienced…
Speculative Fiction
Speculative Fiction
Are you interested in writing stories that inhabit a world that’s not our own? Speculative fiction is an umbrella term for any work that doesn’t take place in the “real world,” including science fiction, fantasy, horror, myth retellings, and more. Through discussions, mentor texts, and creative writing exercises, we’ll explore the many facets of speculative…
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop explores a wide variety of genres and topics, including poetry, fiction, comics, and songwriting! During class, students engage their creative expression through various prompts, exercises, in-class writing sessions, and opportunities to share their work. All forms of creative writing are welcome. This course is open to all young writers in 3rd…
An Introduction to AI for Writers
An Introduction to AI for Writers
Discover how artificial intelligence can become your writing ally, not your replacement. Learn to harness AI tools to supercharge your writing process—from brainstorming and research to editing and overcoming writer's block. Demystify AI technologies, explore ethical usage, and gain practical skills that will keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving writing landscape.
Three Little Birds: Writing Against Discouragement
Three Little Birds: Writing Against Discouragement
"That now are wild, and do not once remember"--writing poetry against discouragement; for many this is a difficult time: scientists and humanities scholars agree much unhappiness still lingers after the Covid crisis, half the country did not vote for the current administration and some who did, did not vote for what the administration seems currently…
Speculative Poetry
Speculative Poetry
When most people think of science fiction or fantasy, they think of novels, movies, comic books, or other narrative forms. But there’s also a thriving scene of poets working in the speculative space. This seminar will introduce and explore the concept of speculative poetry—poetry that plays with the themes and tropes commonly found in science…