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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.
Summer Classes Starting Now...
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
- 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
Writers Craft
- The Power of Line Editing: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, 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
- You Talkin’ to Me? Writing Great Dialogue: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Jean Klein. More information
- Writing a Sense of Place & Setting: An online class that meets Sunday, July 30, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Isaak Lolis. 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, Samantha Bankston, Lisa Kendrick, & Skye Zentz. More information
General & Multi-Genre
- 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 Professional Development
- How to Self-Publish Your Book: An online class that meets Saturday, July 29, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Ray. More information
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Register Now for Adult Summer Camps
We are excited to announce two 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 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, Samantha Bankston, 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, Matt Friedman, Patrick Dacey, John Aguiar, Sylvia Liu, & Alison Schoew
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Free In-Person, Online, & Hybrid Events
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
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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Rocky Horror 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 10:30 p.m. Advance tickets available.
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757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
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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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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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