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.…

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.

A class for all creative people

A workshop for advanced writers with workshop experience

The level three fiction class of three

Returning writers and new members with advanced fiction workshop experience will actively write and revise original short stories and chapters of novels as well as consider various aspects of the creative and professional life of the fiction writer. All members of the group will have the opportunity to submit material for the workshop, with at…

A workshop for advanced writers with workshop experience

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…

A workshop for writers with some workshop experience

The level two nonfiction class of three

A class for all creative people

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…

The level one nonfiction class of three

Join us for our monthly 1st Friday Writers Coffee Breaks at Cafe Stella in Ghent! At these informal get-togethers, area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Each month will be hosted by different Muse teachers, who will be available to answer questions from…

Join host Synnika Lofton and four local writers for an evening of poetry and spoken word. Performers: TBA

Calling all queer writers! Join us every first Saturday in person at Eleanor's Norfolk from 10-11. This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends, and talk all things writing. Looking to get some words on the page? Come to our Rainbow Write-in at the Muse every third Tuesday. Co-hosted…

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 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…

In this engaging two-and-a-half-hour workshop, we'll explore how to blend the Hero's Journey and Blake Snyder's Beat Sheet to create a powerful, page-by-page outline for your novel. You'll learn how to structure your story to maintain pacing, develop compelling characters, and craft a narrative that resonates. Perfect for writers looking to deepen their understanding of…

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…

A class for writers with some experience

A class for all creative people

Are you ready to kick-off NaNoWriMo? Come join Muse staff, teachers, and students for writing, socialization, and snacks and get the creative juices flowing! Come pull up a chair at the big table, or grab a bean bag chair and get comfy, or join us from home over zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83914796008

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…

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…