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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 Muse2024 Spring Fellowship Class
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkThe Word: An Open Mic for Poets, Storytellers and Fabulists
The Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce St., Virginia BeachAlmost Famous 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, 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
World-Building Through Language Creation
World-Building Through Language Creation
A seminar for curious-minded writers of all levels
Scary Stories: Writing Club
Scary Stories: Writing Club
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 link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83473482936
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
Fiction Exploration
Fiction Exploration
A workshop for writers with all levels of experience looking to explore with a new or old genre
The Memoir Studio
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Morning)
Kids & Teens Write Now! at Slover Library
Kids & Teens Write Now! at Slover Library
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!…
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story
Screenwriting 1: The Fundamentals of Script & Story
The Advanced Screenwriting Workshop
Essay Exploration
Essay Exploration
A workshop for writers with all levels of experience looking to explore a new genre
The Wednesday Morning Memoir Workshop
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…
Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session (Hybrid)
Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session (Hybrid)
Need a little mid-week motivation to pick up your pen? Join us every second Wednesday online or 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,…
The Online Fiction Workshop
The Romantasy Workshop
The Romantasy Workshop
An intermediate workshop for fiction writers looking to workshop in a specific genre or learn about a new one
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
A fun creative workshop for all creative people - write and share!
The Accountability Class
The Mindful Journal
2024 Spring Fellowship Class
Memoir Exploration
Memoir Exploration
A workshop for writers with all levels of experience looking to explore a new genre
The Word: An Open Mic for Poets, Storytellers and Fabulists
The Word: An Open Mic for Poets, Storytellers and Fabulists
The Word is in collaboration with Zeiders American Dream Theater, The Muse Writers Center, Hampton Roads Writers, 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…
The Muse Neighborhood Jam
The Muse Neighborhood Jam
Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for an evening where everyone is welcome to make music, sing, read, laugh, or just hang out and listen. This is not an open mic with a sign-up list. The Muse Jam is more fun! We'll alternate between individual-led and collaborative performance and pure unplugged jams.…
Almost Famous at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Almost Famous at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Almost Famous comes to the Naro big screen for Flashback Friday on Friday, April 12, 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 trivia…
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!…
Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group
Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group
The All About You Writing Group: Projects, Passions, and Possibilities A Roundtable discussion open to all writers and generated by the interests of the participants to exchange and spread information. Peers describe current Projects and what they need or want to help them Update and Upgrade their work. No project at the time? Writers can describe the…
Gathering Magic: A Fantasy Writers Group
Gathering Magic: A Fantasy Writers Group
"They can keep their heaven. When I die, I'd sooner go to Middle-earth." -- George R.R. Martin Do you agree? If so, come join us for our monthly fantasy writers gathering! Some writing, come critique, some craft talk, some camaraderie... This is a chance to get together with not just other writers but with fantasy…