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Friday, July 14, 5-9 p.m.
Join us at The Muse for our annual Summer Party... our first since 2019! We will have free festive refreshments, an open mic beginning at 5:30 p.m., and The Muse Neighborhood Jam beginning at 7 p.m. The Back Bay Astronomers will be set up outside for your sunspot and dusky Jupiter viewing pleasure, and several local authors, The Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors of Hampton Roads, and the 757 Comic and Cartoon Creators will have tables. We will also be officially launching our lending library for members.
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Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your instruments and poems, and come celebrate summer with us!
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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...
General & Multi-Genre
- Write Anything: 6-meeting online class that begins Tuesday, July 11, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Sarah Pringle. More information
- Healing through Writing: 4-meeting online class that begins Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Kathy Volk Miller. More information
- Start Writing, Keep Writing... Write Now: 6-meeting online class that begins Monday, July 24, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Alison Schoew. More information
Writers Life & Creativity
- Healing through Writing: 4-meeting online class that begins Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Kathy Volk Miller. More information
Writers Professional Development
- Create A Website & Blog: 2-meeting online class that begins Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Belinda Elliott. More information
Poetry
- Heaven Assure, Shoulders High in the Room: 4-meeting hybrid class that begins Saturday, July 15, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Tom Yuill. More information
Writers Craft
- How to Jump from Fanfiction to Original Fiction: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Clarke. More information
- Creating a Great Villain: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, July 15, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Clarke. More information
- The Power of Worldbuilding: An online class that meets Sunday, July 16, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Ayana Gray. More information
- The Power of Line Editing: A hybrid class that meets Sunday, July 22, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Jean Klein. More information
- From Core Story to Done Story: A hybrid class that meets Sunday, July 23, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructors: Jayne Ann Krentz and Mike Krentz. More information
Camps for Youth & Teens
- Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (ages 8-10): Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 1/2 day in-person morning camp (9 a.m.-Noon each day). Instructors: Many. More information
- Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (ages 11-13): Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 1/2 day in-person morning camp (9 a.m.-Noon each day). Instructors: Many. More information
- Creative Writing Summer Camp: High School (ages 14-17): Monday-Friday, July 17-21, 1/2 day in-person afternoon camp (1-4 p.m. each day). Instructors: Many. More information
Fiction
- Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction (Tuesday Mornings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, July 18, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Abi Putnam. More information
- Fiction 1: Learning to Write Fiction (Wednesday Evenings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, July 19, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Abi Putnam. More information
- Writing Flash Fiction: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Abi Putnam. More information
Comics/Graphic Novels
- Comics & Graphic Novels 1: The Art of Storytelling: 4-meeting hybrid class that begins Tuesday, July 18, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Rebecca Tigner. More information
Storytelling
- Storytelling 1: 4-meeting hybrid class that begins Sunday, July 23, 1-3:30 p.m.. Instructor: Sheila Arnold. More information
Summer Camp for Adults
- 1-Day Creative Writing "Camp" for Adults: An in-person day-long mini-camp that meets Monday, July 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructors: Tim Seibles, John DeDakis, Michael Krentz, Rebecca Tigner, Chris De Matteo, Donna Wynn, Bridget Dolan, Chay Jones, Lisa Kendrick, & 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
Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session
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Wednesday, July 12, 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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Muse Summer Party
Join us at The Muse for our annual Summer Party. We will have refreshments, an open mic beginning at 5:30pm, the Muse Neighborhood Jam at 7pm, as well as the Back Bay Astronomers set up outside, several local authors, and the 757 Comic and Cartoon Creators. We will also be officially launching our lending library for members. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your instruments and poems and come celebrate summer with us!
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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! This month's meeting will occur during The Muse's summer party!
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The Muse Neighborhood Jam
Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for an evening where everyone is welcome to make music, sing, read, laugh, or just hang out and listen. This is not an open mic with a sign-up list. We'll alternate between individual-led and collaborative performance and pure unplugged jams. Anyone is welcome... from beginners to professionals, whether you like to play an instrument or just listen, sing or be sung to, read your work or hear great stories and poems. Hosted by Dan Duke. This month's Jam will be part of The Muse's Summer Party!
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Wet Hot American Summer at The Naro Expanded Cinema
We'll have the usual refreshments available, with sales benefiting The Muse Writers Center. Friendly reminder alcohol sales are CASH only. Doors at 8:30 p.m. See a movie after The Muse's Sumemr Party!
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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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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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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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Rainbow Write-in
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Tuesday, July 18, 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
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 Bridget Dolan. All welcome. We look forward to seeing your faces!
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The Word: An Open Mic for Poets, Storytellers and Fabulists
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Thursday, July 20, 7:30-9 p.m., In-Person at Zeiders American Dream Theater, More information
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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).
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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: Kindra McDonald. Sign up in person starting at 6:45.
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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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Writers Happy Hour
Join us as we meet in-person for our Special Writers Happy Hour that follows our July Adult Summer Camp, an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and drinks. This Happy Hour will be hosted by Michael Khandelwal and John DeDakis. All welcome. We look forward to seeing your faces!
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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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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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