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THE SCRIBES: A CLUB FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD WRITERS
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk- No events scheduled for September 9, 2024.
- No events scheduled for September 12, 2024.
Christopher Newport University 42nd Annual Writers Conference
Christopher Newport University 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport NewsFantastical Worlds: A Writing Group for Speculative Fiction
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkA Writers Workshop Guide: Getting the Most and Giving your Best
Online or at The MuseWeek of Events
THE SCRIBES: A CLUB FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD WRITERS
THE SCRIBES: A CLUB FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD WRITERS
Are you a young adult, college student or otherwise, looking to meet fellow writers? Then join us every2nd and 4th Sunday from 1-3PM to write, socialize, and eat snacks. Each meeting will have a critique section, as well as time to write and share. Open to anyone 18-25 interested in any form of creative writing.…
The Art of Effective Metaphor in Poetry
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
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!…
Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script on Its Feet
Healing through Writing
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
Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session
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…
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.…
Christopher Newport University 42nd Annual Writers Conference
Christopher Newport University 42nd Annual Writers Conference
Join The Muse at Christopher Newport University’s 42nd Annual Writers Conference, Saturday, September 14th at CNU’s Freeman Center. Enjoy a keynote address, 12 breakout sessions, a writing contest, pitch sessions, an open mic, and an opportunity to network with fellow writers, publishers, and agents. Featured speakers include Leslye Penelope and a dozen professional writers, poets,…
Leading the Best Writers Workshop Ever!
Leading the Best Writers Workshop Ever!
A class for all creative people
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…
Fantastical Worlds: A Writing Group for Speculative Fiction
Fantastical Worlds: A Writing Group for Speculative Fiction
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…
A Writers Workshop Guide: Getting the Most and Giving your Best
A Writers Workshop Guide: Getting the Most and Giving your Best
A class for all creative people
ASAP: Memoir Personal Essay
ASAP: Memoir Personal Essay
Beyond the bland thesis statements and five-paragraph structures of high school, the personal essay is a form full of play and possibility. In this six-week generative class, students will develop essay ideas and learn essential craft elements for telling their stories. We will discuss essay examples, write to prompts, and give and receive feedback on…