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Spring Classes in March
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 session, all 1-meeting seminars are nearly 10% off!
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Writers Craft
- Word Pictures: How to Write an Image Your Readers Can See: Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Rebekah Coxwell. More information
Writers Professional Development
- How to Self-Publish Your Book: Saturday, March 19, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Ray. More information
For Military, Veteran, Family, & Caregivers
- Creating the Combatant in Science Fiction: Wednesday, March 16, 2-4:30 p.m. (In-Person at The Muse). Instructor: David Weber. More information
- Nonfiction Creative Writing: 6-meeting online class that begins Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Armed Services Arts Partnership. More information
- Fiction Creative Writing: 6-meeting In-Person class that begins Sunday, March 20, 1-3:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Armed Services Arts Partnership. Teacher: Emily Pease. More information
Poetry
- How To Ask Questions In Poems: Sunday, March 20, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Nishat Ahmed. More information
Songwriting
- Worldbuilding for Songwriters: Sunday, March 20, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
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We have scheduled this session as a mostly online session; classes will be held using Zoom. We are hopeful that we will be able to add a few in-person classes as the session progresses in the spring, and perhaps even offer some hybrid classes. We appreciate your patience. We just want to ensure everyone's health and safety during the pandemic. To participate in online classes, 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
Writers Happy Hour
Join us as we come back together and meet in-person for our Writers Happy Hour, an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and drinks. After the Happy Hour, please join us for an event next door at The Muse... A Reading and Conversation with David Weber. We look forward to seeing your faces again!
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A Reading and Conversation with David Weber
Join The Muse for a reading and conversation with one of the greatest science fiction authors of our era, David Weber. After a brief talk, David will read from his work, and then have ample time for questions. The event is free and open to the public, and is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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MarsCon 2022
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Friday, March 18-Sunday, March 20, 1-3 p.m., In-Person at DoubleTree Williamsburg, More information
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Join The Muse at MarsCon 2022, Southeast Virginia's longest running science fiction and fantasy convention. Special guests include authors Peter V. Brett, David Weber, Phillip Pournelle; artist Kaysha Siemens; musician Mikey Mason; and Muse friends N. A. Ratnayake, Jason Ray Carney, Chase A. Folmar, and Michael Khandelwal. It's the most fun convention of the year, and The Muse will have a table.
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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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Write Now! with The Muse & Slover Library for Adults
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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.
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Please Note: The Muse's physical space will be closed to the public Tuesday, March 22-Saturday, March 26 for our staff spring break at the AWP Conference. We will re-open on Tuesday, March 29.
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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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, 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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