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Fall 2023 Class Schedule Announced!
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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In Addition to Our Regular Classes, Teachers from Around the Country Are Offering:
- Award-Winning Novelist Erin Beaty, teaching The Fiction Workshop and Talking Heads
- Award-winning Novelist Cassandra Clarke, teaching Creative Writing for Beginners, Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop, Creating a Magic System, and The Business of Publishing
- Memoirist Deborah J. Cohen, teaching Writing About Caregiving
- NY Literary Agent Jessica Errera, teaching Advice from an Agent on Your Path to Publication
- Former Virginia Poet Laureate Luisa A. Igloria, teaching Writing Poems in a Burning World
- New York Times-bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz, teaching Discover Your Core Story, Explore the Secrets of Genre, and Find Your Lane
- Novelist Susan Isaak Lolis, teaching Creating a Sense of Place and Worldbuilding
- Award-winning Children's Book author Jen Malia, teaching Writing Children’s Books (Workshop)
- Award-winning Novelist Leslye Penelope, teaching Building a World Around Your Characters & Plot and Fantasy Worldbuilding
- Arkansas Poet Laureate Suzanne Rhodes, teaching The Poetry Workshop
- Former Virginia Poet Laureate Tim Seibles, teaching Once Upon a Time: Writing Narrative Poems
- Award-Winning Author/Editor Kathleen Volk Miller, teaching Healing through Writing
- Award-Winning Novelist Michele Young-Stone, teaching The Fiction Studio and Celebrating the Literary Witch in You
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Last Chance for Summer Classes...
Summer Camp for Adults
- 1-Day Creative Writing "Camp" for Adults: An in-person day-long mini-camp that meets Friday, August 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructors: Kelly Sokol, Bridget Dolan, Lisa Cooper, Eddie Dowe, Kindra McDonald, Matt Friedman, John Aguiar, Sylvia Liu, & Cassandra Clarke. More information
Writers Craft
- Making Historical Writing Real: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris De Matteo. More information
- Parachuting Into a Brush Fire: A Workshop On Writing a Brevity Essay: 2-meeting hybrid class that begins Saturday, August 19, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Emily Pease. More information
- Building Tension: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Clarke. More information
- Writing for Children: An online class that meets Sunday, August 27, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Jen Malia. More information
Writers Knowledge
- Writing While White: How to be a Voice of Change: An online class that meets Saturday, August 19, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructors: Desiree Cooper, Patricia Ann McNair, & Christine Rice. More information
- Punctuation and Grammar Revealed: An in-person class that meets Saturday, August 26, 1-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Linda Carol Cobb. More information
Nonfiction & Memoir
- Parachuting Into a Brush Fire: A Workshop On Writing a Brevity Essay: 2-meeting hybrid class that begins Saturday, August 19, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Emily Pease. More information
Food Writing
- How to Get Started in Food Writing: An in-person class that meets Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Rekaya Gibson. More information
Art for Writers
- Explore Calligraphy: The Art of Elegant Handwriting: An in-person class that meets Saturday, August 26, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Cathy Malley. More information
Fiction
- Writing for Children: An online class that meets Sunday, August 27, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Jen Malia. More information
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Register Now for the Last Adult Summer Camp This Summer
Join us for our last in-person 1-Day Creative Writing "Camps" (or Mini-Conference Days) for Adults this summer.
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For Adults
- 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, John Aguiar, Sylvia Liu, & Cassandra Clarke
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Free In-Person, Online, & Hybrid Events
Rainbow Write-in
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Tuesday, August 15, 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
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Thursday, August 17, 5-6:30 p.m., In-Person at The Green Onion, More information
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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 Timothy Norton. All welcome. We look forward to seeing your faces!
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Writers Happy Hour
Join us as we meet in-person for a Special EXTRA Writers Happy Hour this month that follows our August 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 Sylvia Liu. All welcome. We look forward to seeing your faces!
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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: Rome Creek. Sign up in person starting at 6:45.
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Kill Bill Vol. 1 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.
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Little City Poets Meeting
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Saturday, August 19, 1-3 p.m., In-Person at The Muse and Hybrid, More information
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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 & hybrid 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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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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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
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Saturday, August 26, 4-7 p.m., In-Person at The Muse and Hybrid, More information
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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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Dominic Pistritto Book Launch and Q&A
Join The Muse for a reading by Dominic Pistritto from his new book, Project: Apex One. After the reading, there will be a Q&A and book signing. This event will be held in person at The Muse and copies of the book will be available for purchase.
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Teen Writers Club
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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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College & Grad School Scholarships
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If you are a current or former Muse student starting or continuing undergraduate or graduate education in creative writing, you are welcome to apply for one of our Joan Rorke-McClure Futures Scholarships. The deadline to apply is August 30, 2023. Please complete the online form to apply.
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Register Now for the Hampton Roads Writers Conference: Nov. 9-11, 2023
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Voted Best Writers Conference in the State!
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Scholarships Available from HRW
The Hampton Roads Writers Conference is live and in-person this year, November 9-11 in Virginia Beach. Now in its 15th year, the conference features 1 evening plus 2 full days of workshops, 2 best-selling keynoters (Dani Pettrey & Amy Collins), 2 first-ten-lines critique sessions, 50+ workshops during 10 breakout sessions, ten-minute agent pitches, cash prize contests for short fiction, short nonfiction, and poetry, complimentary 90-minute cocktail social, 2-hour open mic. Registration includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, refreshments throughout the day, a meet and greet with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cocktail social (cash bar) with complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres, the opportunity to enter all the writing contests, the opportunity to present at an open mic, entrance to all the sessions, and the opportunity to pitch to 2 literary agents.
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The Muse is a proud sponsor of the conference, and we will be there! Please register today... If you are a Muse student, you are eligible for the HRW Member rate (just write "Muse student" in the comments box on the registration page and they will refund you the difference, or just become an HRW member and support another great local literary organization). They also have scholarships if you need a little help affording the conference. Learn More.
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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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