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In Person Events & Classes
Online Events & Classes
Hybrid Events & Classes
Strengthening the Image: Writing Poems for Things That (Seem to) Have No Words
Online or at The MuseThe Monday Night Fiction Studio
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkLéon: The Professional at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Naro Expanded Cinema (1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, United States)Creative Writing for Middle School Youth
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkCreative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkYoung Writers Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkMikey & Michael: Concert & Birthday Celebration
Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby St., NorfolkWeek of Events
Strengthening the Image: Writing Poems for Things That (Seem to) Have No Words
Strengthening the Image: Writing Poems for Things That (Seem to) Have No Words
An advanced workshop for poets
A Page in the Life Memoir Group
A Page in the Life Memoir Group
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 2 - 4pm. Virtual & In-Person! To join virtually, register here! For questions about…
Introduction to Writing for TV (Online)
Introduction to Writing for TV (Online)
A class for all dramatic writers looking to learn how to write for televlsion
The Monday Night Fiction Studio
The Poetry Workshop
Nonfiction in a Flash
Rainbow Write-in with Eleanor’s Norfolk
Rainbow Write-in with Eleanor’s Norfolk
What's a rainbow write-in, you ask? Well, it's just like a regular write-in, but more colorful! Join us every 3rd Tuesday in person at the Muse or online to spark your creativity and get some words on the page. Stay for the entire two hours or just stop in for 10 minutes; this drop-in writing…
The Online Fiction Studio
The Poetry Studio
Screenwriting 1: The Fundamentals of Script & Story
Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script on Its Feet
The Wednesday Morning Fiction Studio
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
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…
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
A fun creative workshop for all creative people - write and share!
Horror Writing Fundamentals and Workshop
Horror Writing Fundamentals and Workshop
An intermediate workshop for fiction writers looking to workshop in a specific genre or learn about a new one
Writers Happy Hour
Writers Happy Hour
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 18th, 2024: Hosted by Michael Khandelwal and Rebecca Tigner at…
The YA Fiction Workshop
The YA Fiction Workshop
This workshop will work with fiction writers to learn and explore the unique elements of writing for teen and young adult readers. Members of the group will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels and submit material for review. You will have at least two to three opportunities to be critiqued…
Poetry Exploration
Poetry Exploration
A workshop for writers with all levels of experience looking to explore a new genre
Open Mic Night at The Muse!
Open Mic Night at The Muse!
Come share your stories, poetry, songs and more at The Muse's monthly open mic! Hosted by Dusti Connelley and Tina Carey every 4th Friday. 5 minute time slots, sign ups at the door. Come to share or just listen!
Léon: The Professional at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Léon: The Professional at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Léon: The Professional comes to the Naro big screen for Flashback Friday on Friday, March 22, 2024. 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 have plenty of other goodies, theater snacks, and…
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing for Middle School Youth (ages 11 to younger 14-year-olds) explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the genre (poetry, fiction, comics, songwriting, and screenwriting). Students will explore their creative expression through unique prompts, exercises, in-class writing, and opportunities to share and discuss…
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens (Hybrid)
Creative Writing for High School Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary craft techniques through lessons, exercises, and prompts. Popular topics include villain archetypes, magic system basics, how to write a fight scene, poetry, screenwriting, and more!…
Getting Started (or Restarted) on a Novel
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…
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Hampton Roads Meeting
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Hampton Roads Meeting
NOW ONLINE! We're speculative fiction writers (science fiction, fantasy and more). We share our experiences and adventures in reading, writing, craft development and publishing with each other, and become better writers through it all. To become a member of this Group visit our Facebook group to find out more and join.
Mikey & Michael: Concert & Birthday Celebration
Mikey & Michael: Concert & Birthday Celebration
Advance Tickets are No Longer Available. A VERY limited (like 2 or 3) will be available at the door. Join us Saturday, March 23, from 4-6 p.m. at the Push Comedy Theater for a fun afternoon. Mikey Mason is coming to town and he wanted to play a concert in honor of Michael Khandelwal's…
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators is a community group for local artists, specifically those interested in creating comics and animation. Currently, we meet every other Saturday from 530pm-830pm. Looking for feedback on your current project? Want to network or maybe collaborate with another creator? Searching for some like-minded creatives to chat with? Need a space…