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THE SCRIBES: A CLUB FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD WRITERS
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkGet in Your Narrator’s Head: Character Psychology Writing Workshop
Online or at The MuseCreative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms (Mornings)
Online or at The MuseAdvanced Workshop for Upper High School & Graduated Fellows
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkBlueprints & Breakthroughs: A Plotter’s Guide to Pantsing
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.…
About Us Writers Club
About Us Writers Club
About Us centers participant-led discussions and workshops to elevate craft and build community. With a focus on creative representation and holistic engagement, writers impacted by ableism will enhance their writing skills. About Us is dynamic space for exploring creative ideas and fostering meaningful connections for the disabled community. Join us online
The Not Ready For Workshop Writers
The Not Ready For Workshop Writers
Writers will read about six minutes of something they have written, then receive gentle feedback from other members of the club. Ages 18 and up. All levels of writing experience.
Write Now! at Slover Library
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!…
Healing through Writing
Get in Your Narrator’s Head: Character Psychology Writing Workshop
Get in Your Narrator’s Head: Character Psychology Writing Workshop
A workshop for all writers
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms (Mornings)
Creative Nonfiction and Memoir 2: Diving into Style and Forms (Mornings)
The level two nonfiction class of three
Fiction Exploration
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: Morning Coffee Edition
Shut Up & Write: Morning Coffee Edition
We show up. We each say things that we're going to write. We write for at least an hour. We say how it went! For anyone looking for a little slice of time dedicated to writing-this is a lovely, low pressure way to show up for your words an make progress. Join us when you…
Advanced Workshop for Upper High School & Graduated Fellows
Advanced Workshop for Upper High School & Graduated Fellows
In-depth workshop for advanced teen writers. Class meets bi-weekly, students submit up to five pages of writing three days before the class and are expected to be prepared to discuss each piece during class. Only open to muse students who have completed the Teen Writers Fellowship or high school upperclassmen/teens in transition from high school…
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!
The Room comes to the Naro big screen for Flashback Friday on Friday, September 27, 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…
Show & Grow Your Prose
Show & Grow Your Prose
Join us for Show and Grow Your Prose... in-person at The Muse. Don't miss the chance to get free, professional feedback on your written work. Presenters will read up to ten minutes of their material, which will be followed by another ten minutes of feedback from our guest critiquers Lauran Strait and Michael Khandelwal. If…
Build Your Online Platform with a Blog
Build Your Online Platform with a Blog
A class for all creative people
Blueprints & Breakthroughs: A Plotter’s Guide to Pantsing
Blueprints & Breakthroughs: A Plotter’s Guide to Pantsing
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…
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.