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

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 writers with some workshop experience

A workshop for experienced writers with workshop experience

Join The Muse on the first Tuesday of each month* for our monthly Writers Zoom Meet-Up, an informal get-together where writers from anywhere in the world enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and discussion about what we're working on. Breakout rooms by genre will be available. Let's get together and build connections with other writers and learn more…

The level one screenwriting class of three

A workshop for experienced writers with workshop experience

A workshop for advanced writers with workshop experience

Returning members from Nonfiction 2 and new writers with advanced nonfiction workshop experience complete the final stage of the art of nonfiction muse series of classes with more advanced workshop opportunities focusing on revision. We will also explore publication preparation and research for those writers are interested in taking that next step. Use code cohort2024…

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 three screenwriting class of three

A workshop for writers with some workshop experience

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 fiction class of three

A class for writers with some experience

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 level one fiction class of three

A class for all creative people

A workshop for experienced writers with workshop experience

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…

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…

A class for all creative people

Do you need to write your college essay but don't know where to start? Do you need to refine your current college essay draft? Join this interactive workshop series to learn how to write powerful college application essays. It's open to writers of all levels pursuing any discipline or degree and will help students understand…

A class for all creative people

A class for writers with some experience

A class for all creative people

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 class for all creative people