How to write a play: The basics of dramatic storytelling and more
The Muse and Norfolk Little Theatre are partnering to present a 4-week introductory course on the art of playwriting. The course will focus on understanding basic dramatic structure: how do you…
Read More20/30 Writers Club
The 20/30 Writers Group is a writing group for young adults sponsored by The Muse Writers Center in Ghent, Norfolk. Each meeting, we spend time chatting about writing, craft, current…
Read MoreSongwriting 2
When a song lyric hits you, it can take you back in time. In that mystical blend of melody and carefully crafted imagery, we can, for a time, be transported…
Read MoreThe Advanced Poetry Workshop
The Advanced Poetry Workshop is open to students who have completed previous workshop-level classes at The Muse or those who have extensive workshop or graduate-level experience. This class focuses on…
Read MoreThe Fiction Workshop: Thursday Evenings
The Fiction Workshop continues with returning members and new members with fiction writing workshop experience. Members of the group will workshop original work while taking a deeper look at the…
Read MoreMaking Sci-Fi and Fantasy Digestible
Elaborate worldbuilding is a hallmark of science fiction and fantasy, but so is the plethora of confusing, unpronounceable, made up words and concepts. With so much information needed to tell…
Read MoreThe Comic Book & Graphic Novel Workshop
For comic writers and artists looking to hone their works in progress, this workshop will emphasize critique and accountability. While retaining an element of lecture from How to Write Comics…
Read MorePlotting with a Twist
Readers love a good plot twist or reveal, but what makes one good–or bad? Learn how to use foreshadowing, clues, and red herrings to direct (and misdirect!) your reader’s attention…
Read MoreWriting the High Concept Short Story
Are you interested in what could make your short stories stand out above the crowd? In writing the high concept story, you will learn how to unearth unique ideas to…
Read MoreHow to Write Comics & Graphic Novels (for Artists)
Comics are a magical blend of visuals and writing. Come explore this incredible medium of storytelling through sequential art! This introductory class will cover scripting, thumbnailing and layout, all the…
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