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Register Now for Fall Classes, Workshops, & Seminars
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.
Fall Classes Starting Now...
Nonfiction & Memoir
- Memoir Exploration (Evenings): 4-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, October 11, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Bridget Dolan. More information
- The Memoir Studio: 5-meeting online class that begins Monday, October 16, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Libby Kurz. More information
Fiction
- The Fiction Studio (Wednesday Mornings): 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Wednesday, October 11, 9-11:30 a.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Mike Krentz. More information
- The Fiction Studio (Tuesday Evenings): 6-meeting online class that begins Tuesday, October 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Michele Young-Stone. More information
Comics/Graphic Novels
- Comics & Graphic Novels 1: The Art of Storytelling: 4-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, October 12, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Rebecca Tigner. >More information
Poetry
- Poetry 3: Going Deeper with Revision & Workshop: 6-meeting hybrid class that begins Thursday, October 12, 7-9:30 p.m. (bi-weekly). Instructor: Tracy Rice Weber. More information
- Writing the Body: a Workshop for Health/Medical Workers and Caregivers: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, October 14, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructors: Jill Winkowski, Barbara Morrison. More information
- Writing Poems in a Burning World: 4-meeting hybrid class that begins Sunday, October 22, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Luisa A. Igloria. More information
Writers Craft
- Getting Started (or Restarted) on a Novel: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Rick Eley. More information
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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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Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Join us every Wednesday for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, this group welcomes all. Bring your latest writing to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging exercises and prompts designed to spark your imagination. On Wednesdays that "Shut Up & Write" events are held, the Wednesday Wordsmiths will simply attend the Shut Up & Write session. Hosted by Jeffrey Morse.
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Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session
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Wednesday, October 11, 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 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.
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Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group
A roundtable discussion open to all writers and generated by the interests of the participants to exchange and spread information. Free registration required. Hosted by author, Fran Ward
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Gathering Magic: A Fantasy Writers Group
Come join us for our monthly fantasy writers gathering. Some writing, come critique, some craft talk, some camaraderie with other fantasy writers--those of us who revel in wardrobe doors and rabbit holes, who would rather work on inventing a language than learning French, who long for something this world doesn't offer. Hosted by Leigh Kenyon.
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757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
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Saturday, October 14, 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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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, October 17, 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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Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Join us every Wednesday for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting your literary journey, this group welcomes all. Bring your latest writing to share with fellow enthusiasts, or dive into our engaging exercises and prompts designed to spark your imagination. On Wednesdays that "Shut Up & Write" events are held, the Wednesday Wordsmiths will simply attend the Shut Up & Write session. Hosted by Jeffrey Morse.
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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 Billy Hallal. 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, October 19, 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 Shining at The Naro Expanded Cinema
It's October Fright Night! 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, October 21, 4-6 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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Pamela Nichols Book Launch and Q&A
Join The Muse for a reading by Pamela Nichols from her new book, Hidden Mercy. 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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DM Frech Book Launch and Q&A
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Sunday, October 22, 4-5 p.m., In-Person at The Muse and Livestreamed, More information
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Join The Muse for a reading by DM Frech from her new book of poetry, Quiet Tree. 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. For those who are not able to attend in person, there will be a live stream of the event on the Muse's Facebook page.
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Teen Writers Club
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Monday, October 23, 6-8 p.m., In-Person at The Muse and Hybrid, More information
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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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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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Congratulations Scholarship Winners
The Muse Writers Center is excited to announce the winners of the Joan Rorke-McClure Futures Scholarships, made possible through generous donations from William McClure and others. Joan Rorke-McClure was a leading physician, lover of education, and friend to The Muse who always encouraged and helped foster a passion for learning. We awarded three scholarships for the coming academic year, each with a value of $1,000. The winners are Yunseo Chung, Jerome Newsome, and Freddie Tavakoli. Learn more about the awardees.
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You Can Make an Impact, Too
Join William and other donors and support The Muse today. In the past 2-3 years, our outreach to underserved communities has tripled in reach... and we are using the power of creative writing and the literary arts as an expressive arts therapy to aid in the healing of thousands: wounded veterans, teens in juvenile detention, seniors in Alzheimer's care, and persons dealing with cancer, terminal illness, and loss. In addition, our tuition help program for our classes has also grown and seen more requests for help. Now 40% of our students receive some financial aid.
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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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