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The Muse Classes are Online!
We have 25+ great creative writing seminars, classes, and workshops happening this April and May online. Once you register, your teacher will contact you with information on how to join the online classroom. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection with a computer or device with a webcam and microphone. See classes broken down by genre or in a searchable calendar. Tuition assistance and flexibility is always available. Visit the website or email us at muse@the-muse.org for more information.
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Poetry
- Introduction to Writing Poetry: Monday Evenings: 6 sessions, beginning Monday, April 20, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Kindra McDonald. More information
- Poetry of the Sea: 4 sessions, beginning Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Robert Arthur. More information
- Speak for the Trees: Ecopoetics: Saturday, April 25, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Wendi White. More information
Writers Craft
- From Novice to Novelist: Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor John DeDakis. More information
- How to Write a Key Scene: Saturday, April 18, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor John DeDakis. More information
- The Art of Writing Fighting: Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Zachary Piggott. More information
- How To NOT Write A Porno: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Rebekah Coxwell. More information
- How to Read Like a Writer: 2 sessions, beginning May 2, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Kelly Sokol. More information
- Building Better Worlds: Saturday, May 9, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris De Matteo. More information
- Making Minor Characters Sizzle: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Jean Klein. More information
- The Method Writer: Stealing Techniques From the Actors' Toolbox: Saturday, May 30, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Alicia Dekker. More information
Writers Professional Development
- How to Submit Your Work to Magazines and Journals: 2 sessions, beginning Sunday, April 19, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Shannon Curtin. More information
- The Nuts and Bolts of Scrivener: Saturday, April 25, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris De Matteo. More information
- Sensitivity Reader Training: How to Become a Sensitivity Reader: Saturday, April 25, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Nathaniel Glanzman. More information
- How to Self-Publish Your Book: Saturday, May 2, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Ray. More information
- Patience and Publishing: A Guide to Getting Published: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Patrick Dacey. More information
- A Punctuation Refresher: Saturday, May 9, 1-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Linda Cobb. More information
- How to Edit Your Own Writing: Saturday, May 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Dan Duke. More information
Writers Life & Creativity
- Creative Block Breakers: Fun Recipes for Spontaneous Inspiration: Saturday, April 25, 10 a,m,-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
- Metaphysical Secrets: Sunday, April 26, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Fran Ward. More information
- Write Outside: 3 sessions, beginning Saturday May 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Rebekah Coxwell. More information
- Organizing for Creative People: Saturday, May 23, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Anna Fitzgerald. More information
Writers Research
- Lost Languages: Uncovering Ancient Writing and Pictographs: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: John Aguiar. More information
- Sleuthing and Detective Work: Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Lt. Mike Lovely. More information
Songwriting & Ukulele
- Ukulele Performance Workshop: 4 sessions, beginning Thursday, April 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
- Songwriting on the Fly: Spitfire Lyrics that Work: Sunday, May 17, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
Fiction
- The Flash Fiction Short Workshop: 4 sessions, beginning Wednesday, April 29, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Abi Putnam. More information
Playwriting
- Playwriting Primer: Dialogue and Dramatic Action: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Manoli Kouremetis. More information
Storytelling
- Being History: Character Interpretation in Storytelling: 3 sessions, beginning Thursday, May 7, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Instructor: Sheila Arnold. More information
Art/Journaling
- Visual Journaling Workshop: Exploring the Imagination: 3 sessions, beginning Sunday, May 17, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Christine Rucker. More information
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Events Now Online!
As time goes on, we will move more events online. Check out what's coming up:
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Legit Lit Reading Series - Live Streaming!
Writing From the Heart: A Compassion Inspired Writing Contest (ages 7-12)
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Attention kids and parents! We are excited to announce that we’ve partnered with the Virginia Beach SPCA for a writing competition focused on compassion. Youth ages 7-12 are invited to submit a song or a short story that brings the concept of compassion to life. Submissions are accepted now through April 20, and winners will be announced in early May. More information.
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Stay Connected and Join The Writers Reservoir on Facebook
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Visit www.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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Join The Muse: Become a Member
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We invite you to become an annual Sustaining Member of The Muse Writers Center: With your support, we are able to strengthen our programs and outreach. All members will receive a discount on Muse classes, discounts at local businesses, and their own author page on this website. Library check-out privileges and other thank you gifts will come as soon as it's possible.
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State of The Muse
While The Muse Writers Center’s physical space will remain closed to the public during the coronavirus pandemic, our operations will not come to a halt, and our current session is not cancelled!
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We have adapted most of our spring classes to resume online:
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- See our class schedule and register for an online class today.
- If you are in a class paused during the last few weeks, please keep an eye out for information from your teacher via email on how to participate virtually. If you are unable to attend the new dates for online classes, we will be happy to offer a refund or a credit to use in the future.
- We are working on a way to have virtual office hours as well as online events.
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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.
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