How To Ask Questions In Poems
To ask a question in a poem, one invites the reader into a deeper conversation, to be a part of the life inside (and outside) the poem. But often times, the questions we ask can throw a reader out of the moment we are building. In this seminar, we will not only work to ask…
Read MoreUnlocking Sounds In Poetics
For all the facets and elements of poems we must consider, poems begin first at the level of sound, at the level in which so much of our communication happens. Even if a poem lives only on the page, for it to be read it must interact sonically with the reader. Have you ever thought…
Read MoreTeen Writing Level 1: Creative Writing (Hybrid)
This class will explore the fundamentals of craft and will ground the student in the language and techniques necessary to take their writing to the next level. The class will be a mix of readings, in-class exercises, and prompts. The class culminates in a reading which friends and family are invited to attend. Students must…
Read MoreTeen Writing Level 1: Creative Writing (Virtual)
This class will explore the fundamentals of craft and will ground the student in the language and techniques necessary to take their writing to the next level. The class will be a mix of readings, in-class exercises, and prompts. The class culminates in a reading which friends and family are invited to attend. Students must…
Read MoreTeen Writers Fellowship Winter-Spring 2022 Workshop
Winter/Spring workshop for those who have completed the Teen Writers Fellowship in 2020 or 2021, and have not yet graduated from high school. Only Fellows who match these criteria are eligible for this workshop. Fellows will need to be signed into their Muse accounts in order to register. If you have issues with signing up…
Read MoreMemoir 1
The journey of memoir is mapped out by the events along life’s way that transform the primary character—you. Memoir begins with memories and then formulates those memories into a story of transformation. This course teaches the tools needed to craft memories and events into truth filled stories that resonate with the lives of your readers.…
Read MoreFiction 2
The fiction writing journey continues where Fiction 1 left off. Returning students and writers new to The Muse (who have fiction writing experience) will be encouraged to produce and submit original work for discussion by the group. Using the students own work and stories published by established writers, the participants will take a deeper look at the essential…
Read MoreStart Writing, Keep Writing… Write NowÂ
Creative writing is fun! And finding your voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering and re-tinkering your way into a creative cul-de-sac. In this class, you’ll write–in the moment–to cues and prompts and then share your work in a…
Read MoreScreenwriting 1
This course is designed as both an introduction for students who are new to screenwriting, and as continuity for those who have already started writing a screenplay and wish to further develop their scripts. No matter your level of experience, everyone will benefit from the groups’ members sharing their experiences they encounter. Class activities will…
Read MorePoetry 2
Returning students and new members with poetry writing experience will actively write and revise original poems, focusing on elements of craft and analyzing select poems by our best poets that effectively model those elements. All group members will have the opportunity to submit material for the workshop. Your instructor will make every effort to tailor…
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