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Come to the Hampton Roads Writers Conference
Thurs. Nov. 9-Sat. Nov. 11, 2023
Voted Best Writers Conference in the State!
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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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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...
Art for Writers
- Visual Journaling: Exploring the Imagination: An in-person class that meets Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Christine Rucker. More information
- Community Book Binding: An in-person class that meets Sunday, November 12, 1-3 p.m. Instructor: Regin Igloria. More information
Writers Life & Creativity/Nonfiction
- Writing About Caregiving: An online class that meets Saturday, November 11, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Deborah J. Cohan. More information
Writers Craft
- Creating a Sense of Place and Worldbuilding: An online class that meets Sunday, November 12, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Isaak Lolis. More information
- Creating a Magic System: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Clarke. More information
- Creating Narrative Clarity: A hybrid class that meets Saturday, November 18, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Timothy Norton. More information
- Talking Heads: An online class that meets Saturday, November 18, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Erin Beaty. More information
- Discover Your Core Story, Explore the Secrets of Genre, and Find Your Lane: A hybrid class that meets Sunday, November 19, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Jayne Ann Krentz & Michael Krentz. More information
- Fantasy Worldbuilding: An online class that meets Sunday, November 19, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Leslye Penelope. More information
Fiction
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop: 6-meeting online class that begins Monday, November 13, 7-9:30 p.m. Instructor: Cassandra Clarke. More information
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Free In-Person, Online, & Hybrid Events
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, November 8, 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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2023 Hampton Roads Writers Conference
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Thursday, November 9-Saturday, November 11, In-Person at the Holiday Inn Norfolk-Va. Beach, More information
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See top of email for more information. We'll all be there. We hope you will, too! Plus, they have scholarships available.
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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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757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
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Sunday, November 12, 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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Malcom Massey Book Launch and Q&A
Join The Muse for a reading by Malcom Massey as he returns from Florida to celebrate his latest novel, The Secret of Scorpion Key. 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 or you can register to join on Zoom.
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Teen Writers Club
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Monday, November 13, 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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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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Mid-Write Crisis (NANO)
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Wednesday, November 15, 2-7 p.m., In-Person at The Muse & Hybrid, More information
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We've reached the halfway point! Whether you're celebrating or panicking, join us in person or on Zoom for some mutual support during this hybrid write-in. For those attending in person, we will have coffee, tea, soda and water available, but feel free to BYO snacks! There will be several dedicated quiet writing spaces in the classrooms, a more social/chatty area up front in the lobby, and the auditorium (where the hybrid event is held) will be a mix of quiet writing/optional group word sprints and occasional checking in on how things are going for everyone. There will also be a dedicated low light, low noise sensory-friendly room for anyone needing a bit more calm.
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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
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Thursday, November 16, 5-6:30 p.m., In-Person at 80/20 Burger Bar, 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 Mike Krentz. 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: dS randolL. Sign up in person starting at 6:45.
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Clue 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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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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Little City Poets Meeting
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Saturday, November 18, 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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Dan Hennelly Book Launch and Q&A
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Saturday, November 18, 4-5 p.m., In-Person at The Muse and Livestream, More information
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Join The Muse for a reading by Dan Hennelly from his new book, Norfolk Confidential. 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 or you can register to join on Zoom.
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Shannon Curtin Book Launch and Q&A
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Saturday, November 18, 7-8 p.m., In-Person at The Muse and Livestream, More information
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Join The Muse for a reading by Shannon Curtin from her new poetry collection, Things Hard And Lovely. 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 or you can register to join on Zoom.
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Sunday Scaries Write-In (NANO)
Ah, the dreaded Sunday Scaries, when the reality of Monday looms ever closer and you realize you haven't written nearly as much as you said you would over the weekend... Not to fear, The Muse is here! Join us in person or on Zoom for some cozy Sunday afternoon writing. For those attending in person, we will have coffee, tea, soda and water available, but feel free to BYO snacks! There will be several dedicated quiet writing spaces in the classrooms, a more social/chatty area up front in the lobby, and the auditorium (where the hybrid event is held) will be a mix of quiet writing/optional group word sprints and occasional checking in on how things are going for everyone. There will also be a dedicated low light, low noise sensory-friendly room for anyone needing a bit more calm.
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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, November 21, 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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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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