Muse: ODU LitFest Reception Sun./Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Screenwriting Classes Starting Now

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September 27, 2022

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Register Now for Fall Creative Writing Classes

We have an amazing Fall 2022 In-Person, Online, & Hybrid class, workshop, and seminar schedule that starts in October and runs through December. You can find the right class for you by genre or in a searchable calendar and register now. Tuition assistance and flexibility is always available if you need it. Just check that box on the payment form.

You'll find our introductory classes and workshops 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, knowledge, and professional development seminars

In-Person, Online, & Hybrid Classes

In In-person classes, everyone will meet at our physical center.
Hybrid classes are where it's your choice whether to attend In-Person or through Zoom each class meeting. We have installed an excellent hybrid system to ensure both In-Person and Zoom students have the same great experience. The instructor will host the class in a physical Muse classroom.
Online classes meet over Zoom; you can take them from anywhere.

What Should You Take Next?

In most of our genre areas, we have created a "#3" and "#2" class that comes in between the "#1" class-level and the workshop-level. If you don't see a higher-level class in your genre, then it's fine to move to the workshop-level. If you are already in the workshop-level, it's fine to stay with your teacher or explore other teachers or genres.

Classes Starting Now...

Nonfiction & Memoir

Nonfiction 1: The Art of Writing True Stories (Thursday Mornings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, October 6, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Shawn Girvan. More information
Nonfiction in a Flash: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Monday, October 3, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Cristina Foss. More information
Memoir Exploration: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, October 5, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Lisa Cooper. More information

Fiction

Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Thursday Mornings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, October 6, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Jacob Gregory. More information
Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Tuesday Evenings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, October 11, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Jacob Gregory. More information
Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, October 4, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Hannah Capin. More information
Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop: 6-meeting online class that begins Wednesday, October 5, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Cassandra Clarke. More information
The Fiction Workshop (Thursday Evenings): 6-meeting online class that begins Thursday, October 6, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Alicia Dekker. More information
The Fiction Workshop (Tuesday Mornings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, October 11, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Kent Wascom. More information

Poetry

Poetry 1: Learning to Write Poetry: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, October 6, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Amanda Gomez. More information
Poetry 2: Exploring Poetic Forms: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, October 11, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Tracy Rice Weber. More information
Poetry 3: Going Deeper with Revision & Workshop: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, October 5, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Tom Yuill. More information
The Poetry Workshop: 6-meeting online class that begins Monday, October 10, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Suzanne Rhodes. More information
The Advanced Poetry Workshop: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, October 6, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Noah Renn. More information

Screenwriting

Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script On Its Feet: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, October 11, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Diane Fine. More information
The Advanced Screenwriting Workshop: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, October 4, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Diane Fine. More information

Writers Life & Creativity

The Big Art: Living Creatively: An in-person class that meets Saturday, October 8, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Susie Pedigo. More information

Military/Family & Caregivers

Muse/Armed Services Arts Partnership Fiction Creative Writing Class: 6-meeting in-person class that begins Thursday, September 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Cooper. More information

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In-Person & Online Events

Write Now! with The Muse & Slover Library for Adults

Tuesday, September 27, 5-7 p.m., Online, More information

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. Free registration required.

The Word: An Open Mic for Poets, Storytellers and Fabulists

Tuesday, September 27, 7:30-9 p.m., In-Person at Zeiders American Dream Theater, More information

Join The Muse at The Word, an in-person open mic of diverse voices and fans of poetry, spoken word, and all forms of creative writing. This is your chance to take the mic! Read your own work or share a favorite. Those looking to speak/perform may sign up at the door (5-minute time limit).

The Norfolk Word Art Show with Featured Performer Steph Love

Friday, September 30, 7-9 p.m., In-Person, More information

Join us for an open mic for presenting any original written words--material from Poets, Songwriters, Comedians, Playwrights. If you can write it we’d like to hear it. Hosted by Teech! Featured Performer: Steph Love. Sign up in person starting at 6:45.

The Write Offs Writing Group

Saturday, October 1, 6-8 p.m., In-Person, More information

Join us for an writing group for writers in their 20s and 30s. Registration required.

ODU LitFest Opening Reception

Sunday, October 2, 4-6 p.m., In-Person at The Green Onion in Ghent, More information

Join The Muse Writers Center and Old Dominion University to celebrate the opening of the 45th Annual ODU Literary Festival. Presenters, participants, and attendees of the festival along with students, teachers, and friends of The Muse and the ODU MFA in Creative Writing program are welcome to enjoy hors d’oeuveres and conversation (with a cash bar). The event is free and open to the public.

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Please Fill Out Our Publishing Survey

We are compiling a list celebrating the publishing success of everyone who has ever been involved with The Muse Writers Center--students, teachers, volunteers, event attendees, etc.

Please fill out our survey. It will only take a few minutes.

Past or forthcoming, self-published and traditionally published, short or book... any genre!

Come to The Muse and Write

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..

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.

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.

Will you please help and sponsor one of our classrooms?

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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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.

Become a Member • Emergency Updates • Make a Donation

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, the Business Consortium for Arts Support, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the WeTransfer Creative Hubs Grant. 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.