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Fall Online Classes Starting Now
You'll find our introductory classes, workshops, and studios in Poetry, Fiction, Memoir & Creative Nonfiction, Screenwriting, Comics/Graphic Novels, Songwriting, as well as many great classes for Young Writers and Teens. Plus we have a great series of all-new craft, creativity, research, and professional development seminars... and this summer, all 1-meeting seminars are nearly 10% off!
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Fiction
- Fiction 2: 6-meeting class that begins Tuesday, October 12, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Jacob Gregory. More information
- Writing Children’s Books: 6-meeting class that begins Wednesday, October 6, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Jennifer Malia. More information
- The Fiction Workshop: Thursday Evenings: 6-meeting class that begins Thursday, October 7, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Alicia Dekker. More information
- The Fiction Studio: Wednesday Mornings: 6-meeting class that begins Wednesday, October 6, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Kelly Sokol. More information
Poetry
- Poetry 2: 6-meeting class that begins Wednesday, October 6, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Amanda Gomez. More information
- The Advanced Poetry Workshop: 6-meeting class that begins Thursday, October 7, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Noah Renn. More information
- Poetry of Bliss: 4-meeting class that begins Saturday, October 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Tom Yuill. More information
- To Joy: 4-meeting class that begins Sunday, October 17, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Luisa Igloria. More information
Comic/Graphic Novels
- The Comic Book & Graphic Novel Workshop: 6-meeting class that begins Thursday, October 7, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Kristin Mehaffey. More information
- How to Write Comics & Graphic Novels (for Artists): 4-meeting class that begins Thursday, October 14, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Kristin Mehaffey. More information
Songwriting
- Songwriting 2: 6-meeting class that begins Thursday, October 7, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
- Songwriting 1: 4-meeting class that begins Thursday, October 14, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
Writers Craft
- How to Write a Novel (and Get it Published): Saturday, October 9, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: John DeDakis. More information
- The Salvation of Science Fiction: Imaginary Technology: Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Jason Carney. More information
Classes for Youth & Teens
- Young Writers Workshop: 6-meeting class that begins Sunday, October 10, 1-3 p.m. Instructors: Amanda Gomez & Skye Zentz. More information
- Writing the College Application Essay: Saturday, October 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Cristina Foss. More information
Nonfiction & Memoir
- The Memoir Inventory: 6-meeting class that begins Monday, October 11, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Lisa Cooper. More information
- Nonfiction in a Flash: 6-meeting class that begins Monday, October 11, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Cristina Foss. More information
- Creative Nonfiction 2: 8-meeting class that begins Wednesday, October 13, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Lizz Schumer. More information
Screenwriting
- The Screenwriting Workshop: 6-meeting class that begins Tuesday, October 12, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Diane Fine. More information
Writers Professional Development
- Advanced Scrivener: Saturday, October 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris De Matteo. More information
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All classes will be held online, using Zoom. We all hope to be back in person next year, but for now, to ensure everyone's health and safety during the Delta-variant surge, we are staying online this fall. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection with a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.
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Online & In-Person Events
The 44th Annual ODU Literary Festival: A Week of Events
Come to LitFest! The line-up of in-person and virtual events/readings features internationally recognized memoirists, poets, fiction writers, and dramatists, including Meredith Talusan, Dantiel W. Moniz, Tom Lin, Lisa Beech Hartz, Kelli Jo Ford, Kareem Fahmy, and Matt Bell. Plus a selection of readings from ODU MFA Creative Writing Program alumni Lynn Waltz, Greg Larson, and Amanda Galvan Huynh, and readings from ODU faculty members of the English Department: Sheri Reynolds, Benjamín Naka-Hasebe Kingsley, Elaine Fletcher Chapman, and Molly McCully Brown. The events are free and open to the public.
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Writers Zoom Meet-Up
Join us 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 about our craft from each other. Zoom registration required.
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Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group
A roundtable discussion open to all writers and generated by the interests of the participants to exchange and spread information. Free registration required. Hosted by author, Fran Ward
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Patchwork Party: A Creative Play-Session for Writers, Artists and Musicians
In our modern world of social media and rapid sharing, it’s hard to avoid imposter syndrome and the feeling that our art is only valid once it’s been “liked” and commented on by the public. At Patchwork Party, we invite you to grab some simple art supplies, headphones, and notebook and give your internal and external critics the day off as we engage the spontaneous side of our creativity. Free registration required. Hosted by Skye Zentz.
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How to Write a Play: The Basics of Dramatic Storytelling
The Muse and Norfolk Little Theatre are partnering to present a free 4-week introductory course on the art of playwriting. Following, there will be a staged reading for the final drafts with local actors with scripts in hand and some minimal costuming and blocking. The class will be taught by Jean Klein, an internationally produced playwright. Registration required.
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Write Now! with The Muse & Slover Library for Kids & Teens
Are you looking for a little inspiration? Come on down (virtually), join us and Write Now! A talented and qualified Muse teacher will lead you through an easy, fun, and creative workshop full of writing prompts and creative sharing.
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20/30 Writers Club
The 20/30 Writers Group is a monthly writing group for young adults. Each monthly meeting has a Question and Answer session with a guest writer. Join us as we improve our writing skills while building connections with each other. Free registration required. Hosted by Derek Spohn & Susan Deutsch.
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Teen Writers Club
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Join us for a bi-weekly, virtual social club for teens to chat about writing and write together! Free registration required.
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Due to updated CDC, state, and city guidance, The Muse has changed some policies in order to best protect our amazing community. When you visit, please abide by our guidelines.
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- The Muse Writers Center's physical space is open for people to write, meet others, and learn more about The Muse four days a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See our Locations, Hours, & Directions page for more information.
- You must be vaccinated (those 12 and older) to enter The Muse's physical space. You are required to wear a mask upon entering. Once inside, if you are in a room by yourself, you may remove your mask. But if two or more are gathered in one room or public space, you must wear a mask.
- The Muse has installed is installing an iWave-R air purification system that uses needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) cold plasma technology to sanitize the air, killing viruses, bacteria, and mold.
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Come Back from COVID Campaign
Become a Sponsor
During the Coronavirus in-person shutdown, the staff of The Muse Writers Center has been busy preparing for our eventual re-opening. We are re-organizing our library, assembling more comfortable furniture for our classrooms, and more.
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All sponsorships are tax-deductible and all donors will be acknowledged with a thank you plaque on the item(s) or room(s) sponsored. Sponsorships can be made in honor of or in memory of someone special. Credit cards and checks are accepted. You can sponsor more than one item or room, and can split larger sponsorships into payments.
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What's Still Available?
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Stay Connected! Join The Writers Reservoir on Facebook
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Visit facebook.com/groups/WritersReservoir and connect with other writers and share articles, essays and personal experiences about being a writer in the world today as well as information about places to submit, contests, conferences, and more. The Writers Reservoir is more than a writers’ resource, it is a writers’ community! It is a place where writers can share, learn, connect and find that often elusive creative spark. The Writers Reservoir is a Facebook group. All writers are welcome to join and send invitations to join.
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Tickets On Sale Now! David Sedaris is hitting the road and he's bringing snacks! With all new readings, a live Q&A and book signing, you don't want to miss your chance to see the master of satire at work.
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The Muse Writers Center’s projects, classes, and events are made possible in part through sponsorship by the City of Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Queen of Virginia Skill & Entertainment, the Business Consortium for Arts Support, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding has been provided by Virginia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020 as well as The Literary Arts Emergency Fund, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation and the Norfolk Department of Economic Development.
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