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In Person Events & Classes
Online Events & Classes
Hybrid Events & Classes
Sound Bath Meditation: Enhance Your Creativity
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 MuseDraft Collab: A Workshop for Writers with a Manuscript to Finish
Online or at The MuseAdvanced Workshop for Upper High School & Graduated Fellows
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkCreative Writing Exploration for Teens
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkCreative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkYoung Writers Workshop
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, NorfolkWeek of Events
ODU LitFest Opening Reception
ODU LitFest Opening Reception
Join The Muse Writers Center and Old Dominion University to celebrate the opening of the 47th Annual ODU Literary Festival: Ancient Futures. Presenters, participants, and attendees of the festival along with students, teachers, and friends of The Muse and the ODU MFA in Creative Writing program are welcome to enjoy hors d’oeuveres and conversation (with…
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
Sound Bath Meditation: Enhance Your Creativity
Sound Bath Meditation: Enhance Your Creativity
Embark on a unique journey of self-discovery and inspiration. Immerse yourself in harmonious frequencies from crystal singing bowls, chimes, and a gong, and awaken to your creative potential. Led by an experienced sound bath meditation leader, this transformative 90-minute session of journaling, guided meditation, and sound inspires writers at any stage of their creative process.…
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.
Fiction Fundamentals
The Intermediate Poetry Workshop
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!…
Get in Your Narrator’s Head: Character Psychology Writing Workshop
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 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…
Writing For Games
Writing For Games
Dive into the world of storytelling where every choice you make shapes epic adventures in video games, tabletop RPGs, D&D campaigns, board games, and even card games. Led by Rebecca Tigner of the Muse Writers center, students will discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives, designing captivating characters, and building immersive interactive worlds for your…
Draft Collab: A Workshop for Writers with a Manuscript to Finish
Draft Collab: A Workshop for Writers with a Manuscript to Finish
A workshop for writers with some workshop experience
Start Writing, Keep Writing… Write Now
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…
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.…
Creative Writing Exploration for Teens
Creative Writing Exploration for Teens
Creative Writing Exploration for 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! At…
Creative Writing Exploration for Middle School Youth
Creative Writing Exploration 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…
Understanding Story Structure
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…
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…
Fantastic First Pages: Writing Effective Hooks
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…
Roll For Discussion: TTRPG Club
Roll For Discussion: TTRPG Club
The next best thing to playing TTRPGs is talking about them. Want to gush about that cool thing that happened in your game? Need to workshop your character backstory or your world’s obscure magical lore? Finished your cosplay or found the perfect specialty dice and want to show them off? Whether you are a player,…