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In Person Events & Classes
Online Events & Classes
Hybrid Events & Classes
Writing the Body: A Poetry Workshop
Online or at The MuseWe 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,…
Pick Your Passion! Creative Expression Class @ Hampton Public Library
Hamton Public Library 4207 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe Muse Writers Center and Hampton Library are partnering to bring a new youth class to Hampton Road's youth, Pick Your Passion: an in-person, prompt-based class for students ages 10 to 14. We believe that every child has a story to write. They just need some inspiration and motivation! During Pick Your Passion, a talented…
Writers Zoom Meet-Up
Virtual EventJoin 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…
Screenwriting 3: Refining & Pitching Your Script
Online or at The MuseThe level three screenwriting class of three
🎬 Advanced Screenwriting Table Reading and Graduation
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesJoin us at The Muse Writers Center for a live table reading featuring scripts from our Advanced Screenwriting Tuesday Night Fast Track Class. Celebrate the creativity and hard work of our writers as they recieve their certificates—bring guests (or potential readers) to lend their voices or enjoy the show!
Writers Coffee Break
Cafe Stella 1907 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, United StatesJoin 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…
Queer Writers Meet-up @ Eleanor’s NFK
Elanor's Norfolk 801 Boush St Unit B,, Norfolk, United StatesCalling all queer writers! Join us every first Saturday in person at Eleanor's Norfolk from 10-11. This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing. Looking to get some words on the page? Come to our Rainbow Write-in at the Muse every third Tuesday. Co-hosted…
Resonant Reflections: Journaling with Sound & Insight
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesUnlock your inner voice and step into your creative power through the fusion of sound meditations and journaling. In thia single session workshop, we’ll use the resonance of crystal bowls, a 12-inch gong, and guided meditations to lead you into a receptive state, followed by intentional journaling exercises designed to cultivate insight, clarity, and transformation.…
Fantastical Worlds: A Writing Group for Speculative Fiction
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesSpeculative 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…
Scary Stories: Writing Club
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesDo 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 link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87902170614
The Fiction Studio
Online or at The MuseThe 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 Intermediate Poetry Workshop
OnlineThe 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…