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We are celebrating diverse writers and the power of their work on Saturday, November 21, starting at 3:30 p.m. Help us close out Diversity 2020: Dynamic Voices for Change with an afternoon and evening of virtual events.
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Diversity 2020: Fantasy Authors Panel
Join us for a panel discussion with Young Adult/New Adult Fantasy authors Zoraida Córdova, L. Penelope, and Patrice Caldwell. Moderated by Michael Khandelwal.
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Diversity 2020: Muse Youth & Teens With A Purpose
Poets from Teens With a Purpose and The Muse Youth Writing Program will read original work.
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Diversity 2020 Closing: Music and Verse
Join The Muse and The Venue on 35th for the closing event of Diversity 2020: Dynamic Voices of Change in a night of music and spoken word performances, followed by a reading from the Poet Laureate of Virginia Luisa A. Igloria as well as Jorge Mendez, Taz, Godchild the Omen, musical guest Grey Hues, and others. Hosted by Robbie Ciara.
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All classes will be held online, using Zoom. We all hope to be back in person soon, but for now, to ensure everyone's health and safety, we are staying online this fall. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection with a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.
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Classes Starting This Week & After Thanksgiving
Register Now!
Writers Professional Development
- How to Self-Publish Your Book: Saturday, November 21, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Ray. More information. Meets this weekend!
- The Nuts and Bolts of Scrivener: Saturday, December 5, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris De Matteo. More information
- How to Submit Your Work to Magazines and Journals: 2-meeting class that begins Sunday, December 6, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Shannon Curtin. More information
Writers Life & Creativity
- Organizing & Schedule Management for Creative People: Sunday, November 22, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Anna Fitzgerald. More information. Meets this weekend!
Songwriting
- The Art of The Ode: Saturday, November 28, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Skye Zentz. More information
Writers Craft
- Writing Diversely: Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Preslaysa Williams. More information
Poetry
- Getting Your Chapbook Ready: A How-To Seminar: 2-meeting class that begins Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instructor: Suzanne Rhodes. More information
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More Upcoming Online Events
Writers Happy Hour (Online)
Writers Happy Hour is Back and Online! Join us virtually for an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and drinks. Free registration required.
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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.
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Mike Krentz Book Launch & Reading
Join us as we celebrate the release of Mike Krentz’s newest novel, Dead Already. Mike writes medical suspense that transport the reader into the stressful environment of emergency medicine, where life battles death amid terrifying screams... After a short reading, there will be a discussion and Q&A. This free event will be streamed live.
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Write Now! with The Muse & Slover Library for Kids & Teens
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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.
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The Muse Teen Writers Fellowship 2021 application is now open. The Teen Writers Fellowship gives Hampton Roads area teen writers the opportunity to further their skills in classes and workshops at the Muse Writers Center. Fellows receive one-on-one mentorship from a professional writer, and the program is tuition-free. A limited number of fellow spots (8) are available.
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Stay Connected! Join The Writers Reservoir on Facebook
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Visit facebook.com/groups/WritersReservoir and connect with other writers and share articles, essays and personal experiences about being a writer in the world today as well as information about places to submit, contests, conferences, and more. The Writers Reservoir is more than a writers’ resource, it is a writers’ community! It is a place where writers can share, learn, connect and find that often elusive creative spark. The Writers Reservoir is a Facebook group. All writers are welcome to join and send invitations to join.
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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, Queen of Virginia Skill & Entertainment, the Business Consortium for Arts Support, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 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 Hampton Roads Community Foundation and the Norfolk Department of Economic Development.
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