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January 2024

🌷 Spring Into Creativity:

New Classes Just Added! ⚑


Your enthusiasm is contagious, and we've heard you loud and clear!

Due to popular demand, we're thrilled to announce the release of additional classes for our Winter/Spring semester. 🌷✨ Whether you're on a journey of self-discovery through memoirs or immersing yourself in the poetry studio on Thursday nights, there's something for every writer.

Check out some of the newly added gems:
  • πŸ“˜ Self-Discovery through Memoir
  • πŸ“ The Poetry Studio on Thursday Night
  • βœ‚οΈ Cut/Paste: Writing Life As A Collage
  • 🌈 Kicks and Bliss: Poetry of Pleasure and Happiness
  • 🌍 World-Building Through Language Creation
  • πŸ““ The Mindful Journal
  • 🎡 Writing with Music
  • πŸ’» Creating a Web Presence and Blog
  • πŸ’” Writing A Story That Heals the Heart: Overcoming Adversity
  • 🎭 Writing a Play: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
  • 🩹 From Wounds to Words
  • πŸ“š How to Self-Publish Your Book
  • πŸ“– Writing Picture Book Biographies: True Stories About Real People
  • 🌌 Dystopian Fiction: Writing about the End of the World
Spaces are limited, so seize the opportunity and nurture your creativity this Spring! 🌸
Head to our website to explore and enroll today!

Meet our Muse staff!


If you've ever visited The Muse on Thursday evenings, chances are you've encountered the illustrious Dusti Connelley.

Hailing from New England and now calling Virginia Beach home, Dusti is not only a familiar face at our front desk but also an emerging writer with a penchant for all things macabre and fantastical.

All of us at The Muse are delighted to announce that Dusti, after years of volunteering in every capacity, has officially stepped into the role of our Community Engagement Coordinator. It's more than a title; Dusti is now the heartbeat of our community.
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In this new role, Dusti is not just managing events and coordinating volunteers; she's infusing every aspect with her creative flair and trademark red lip. From scheduling internal gatherings to ensuring every book launch, open mic night, and seasonal party feels like a literary celebration, Dusti's personal touch transforms these moments into shared experiences.

As we warmly welcome Dusti into this new chapter, we invite each of you to share in the excitement. Send Dusti a personalized message below or pop in on Tuesdays and Thursdays to say hello!

Thanks for an awesome Kickstart Weekend!

A heartfelt thank you to all our members who made the Creative Writing Kickstart Weekend a resounding success!

Whether you joined our literary family or upgraded your membership, your presence added to the magic of the weekend.

Special appreciation to our talented hostsβ€”Alison Schoew, Skye Zentz, Kelsey Holden-Northerner, Cassandra Clarke, Noah Renn, and Abi Putnamβ€”for leading us through unique writing adventures.

As a token of our gratitude, our attendees received an exclusive 50% coupon for any full-length class or workshop for the Spring semester. Your enthusiastic participation made this weekend truly special, and we're excited to host another Members-Only weekend very soon!
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