Are you a young adult, college student or otherwise, looking to meet fellow writers? Then join us every2nd and  4th Sunday from 2-4PM 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.

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!…

The level two nonfiction class of three

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…

Embark on an immersive 11-month journey to craft your genre fiction manuscript with the guidance of Wendy Higgins, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author renowned for her young adult and adult genre romance, including fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi, mythology, and contemporary works. With years of experience navigating the publishing world, Wendy has successfully…

The level two fiction class of three

The level two nonfiction class of three

The level two fiction class of three

Welcome to the Norfolk Word Art Show! This monthly open mic takes place at The Muse Writers Center every third Friday, with a different featured performer each month to kick things off. Sign up to share any original written words - material from poets, songwriters, comedians, and playwrites. If you can write it, we would…

This introductory, exploratory workshop is designed for writers who want to develop their voice, hone their craft, and elevate their prose. We'll start with in-depth discussion of what voice is and why it's so important in successful writing. Next, we'll review a variety of successful examples to understand what works and how writers can incorporate…

An interactive one-off workshop for writers of all levels of experience and all genres. Discover the funky voice that resides within you, waiting to express itself in poetic form. This workshop is not your traditional poetry class – it's a celebration of creativity, encouraging participants to embrace the unexpected, experiment with language, and find the…

Scenes are the engine of story, but how do we know if we’re writing an effective scene? In this workshop, we discuss the five main elements that every scene should have. Bring drafts of your scene, and you will learn how to check for its dramatic effectiveness. You’ll gain the tools you need to apply…

Are you looking for a place to build your writing craft muscles or assistance getting your latest project unstuck? Join us for Prose and Cons, where we’ll dive into the nitty gritty of discussing what makes a book tick, share our favorite tips and tricks, and do roundtable brainstorms to help get misbehaving manuscripts back…

Take this workshop to brush up on easy-to-miss grammar rules, where we'll go over the most common grammar mistakes I've come across in manuscript workshops. We'll go over the rules, practice with examples as a group, and provide resources to take with you so you don't have to memorize everything in one go. Let's tighten up…