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Register Now for a Summer Class!
You'll find our introductory classes and workshops in Poetry, Fiction, Memoir & Creative Nonfiction, Screenwriting, Comics/Graphic Novels, Songwriting, Storytelling, 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
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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.
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Summer Classes Starting Now...
Nonfiction & Memoir
- Nonfiction 1: The Art of Writing True Stories: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, June 14, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Bridget Dolan. More information
- Nonfiction 2: Diving into Style and Forms: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, June 21, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Bridget Dolan. More information
- Nonfiction 3: Deeper into Revision and Exploring Publication: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Monday, June 26, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Shawn Girvan. More information
- Writing About Parents: An online class that meets Thursday, June 22, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Deborah Cohan. More information
Fiction
- The Fiction Studio (Wednesday Mornings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, June 14, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Michael Krentz. More information
- Fiction 2: Deeper into Character & Story (Wednesday Evenings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, June 14, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Jacob Gregory. More information
- Fiction 3: Deeper into Voice & Revision: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, June 21 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Billy Hallal. More information
- The Fiction Workshop (Thursday Mornings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, June 22, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Timothy Norton. More information
- How to Write a Novel: An online class that meets Saturday, June 24, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: John DeDakis. More information
Poetry
- The Advanced Poetry Workshop: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, June 15, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Noah Renn. More information
- Poetry 1: Learning to Write Poetry: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, June 22, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Bridget Dolan. More information
- Poetry 2: Exploring Poetic Forms: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, June 22, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Tom Yuill. More information
- Poetry 3: Going Deeper with Revision & Workshop: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, June 27, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Tracy Rice Weber. More information
Comics/Graphic Novels
- The Comic Book & Graphic Novel Workshop: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, June 15, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Rebecca Tigner. More information
Writers Craft
- Twenty Ways to Immediately Improve Your Writing: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Rick Eley. More information
- Writing About Parents: An online class that meets Thursday, June 22, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Deborah Cohan. More information
- The Snowflake Plotting Method: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Rick Eley. More information
Writers Life & Creativity
- Spark Your Creativity: An in-person class that meets Saturday, June 17, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Susie Pedigo. More information
- Writing as a Way to Heal from Grief: An online class that meets Sunday, June 25, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: John DeDakis. More information
Screenwriting
- Screenwriting 2: Getting Your Script On Its Feet: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, June 27, 7-9:30 p.m. (mostly bi-weekly). Instructor: Diane Fine. More information
Songwriting
- Songwriting 1: The Lyrical Craft: 4-meeting online class that begins Wednesday, June 28, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
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Register Now for Youth & Adult Summer Camps
We are excited to announce the return of a full schedule of summer camps for Elementary, Middle, and High School writers as well as 3 completely different in-person 1-Day Creative Writing "Camps" (or Mini-Conference Days) for Adults this summer.
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Learn more and register today. Hope to see you there!
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For Youth
For Adults
- Monday, July 24: 1-Day Creative Writing "Camp" for Adults: with teachers/speakers: Tim Seibles, John DeDakis, Michael Krentz, Rebecca Tigner, Chris De Matteo, Donna Wynn, Bridget Dolan, Chay Jones, Lisa Kendrick, & Skye Zentz
- Friday, August 18: 1-Day Creative Writing "Camp" for Adults: with teachers/speakers: Kelly Sokol, Bridget Dolan, Lisa Cooper, Eddie Dowe, Kindra McDonald, Chay Jones, Patrick Dacey, John Aguiar, Sylvia Liu, & Alison Schoew
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Free In-Person, Online, & Hybrid Events
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. Free registration required.
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Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session
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Wednesday, June 14, 5:30-7 p.m., In-Person at The Muse and Hybrid, More information
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Need a little mid-week motivation to pick up your pen? Join us online or in-person at The Muse for this hybrid, drop-in writing session. If you decide to join via Zoom, you must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Hosted by Art Klepchukov.
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The Norfolk Word Art Show: An Open Mic
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: Synnika Lofton. Sign up in person starting at 6:45.
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Charity Book Sale at the Book Exchange Norfolk
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Saturday, June 17 & Sunday, June 18, In-Person at The Book Exchange Norfolk, More information
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Come out to the Book Exchange (Norfolk location) and buy a bag of cheap books! All proceeds from the book sale for the weekend supports The Muse Writers Center and our tuition assistance fund.
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Little City Poets Meeting
This monthly meet-up will be a lively and productive session where we'll workshop new pieces, revise existing work, and move closer to publication. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves poetry and wants to share their work with others. This in-person club meets the third Saturday of each month and is hosted by Tina Carey.
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A Page in the Life Memoir Group
Memoirists unite once a month at The Muse to spend an hour working on their memoirs. Come to share your life stories or just sit and listen. All are welcome. This is an in-person club that meets on the third Sunday of each month and is hosted by Karen Kendall.
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757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators is a community group for local artists, specifically those interested in creating comics and animation. Writers are welcome as well. Come in-person or join us via Zoom.
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Passport to Ghent Pride
Join us for the second annual Passport to Ghent Pride scavenger hunt, organized by The Muse and Eleanor's Norfolk. Pick up your passport at The Muse or Eleanor's, then visit participating businesses around Ghent to collect stickers from each and learn about LGBTQIA+ history in Hampton Roads and beyond. Completed passports enter you into a raffle for a basket of great prizes.
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Rainbow Write-in
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Tuesday, June 20, 5-7 p.m., In-Person at The Muse (and Hybrid), More information
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What's a rainbow write-in, you ask? Well, it's just like a regular write-in, but more colorful! Join us every 3rd Tuesday in person at the Muse or online to spark your creativity and get some words on the page. Stay for the entire two hours or just stop in for 10 minutes; open to all--just come prepared to write. Please register in advance if you plan to attend via Zoom. Co-hosted by The Muse and Eleanor's Norfolk.
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Writers Happy Hour
Please Note: This Month's Happy Hour is on the 4th Thursday, June 22
Join us as we meet in-person for our Third Thursday Writers Happy Hour, an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and drinks. This month's Happy Hour will be hosted by Michael Khandelwal and Lisa Cooper. All welcome. We look forward to seeing your faces!
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Open Mic Night at The Muse
Come share your stories, poetry, songs, and more at The Muse's monthly open mic! Hosted by Dusti Connelley and Tina Carey. 5 minute time slots; sign ups at the door. All welcome to share or just listen!
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757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators is a community group for local artists, specifically those interested in creating comics and animation. Writers are welcome as well. Come in-person or join us via Zoom.
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Teen Writers Club
Are you a teen? Do you like writing? Then join us at The Muse for the Teen Writers Club! This casual meet-up is part social hangout and part writing. The club is open to all teens with an interest in any creative writing form, including songwriting, comics, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and anything else word related. You don't need to be a Muse student to participate.
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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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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..
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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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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, 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.
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