The Fred Heutte Center Bulletin Board

Muse News: October 13, 2009

Norfolk Creative Community Conversation

Part of National Arts and Humanities Month, "Which came first, the words or the pictures?" will explore the relationship between images and words. 2 p.m., Sunday, October 18 at 111 ART (111 Pennsylvania Ave., off Granby Street in Norfolk's Riverview). Muse teacher, Michael Khandelwal, will be part of the conversation. Wine and cheese will be served.

Spotlight: Freestyle Writing for Young Writers

Saturdays, 9-11 a.m., a 3 week session beginning October 31

Only 5 seats remain. Visit www.the-muse.org/workshops.html or call 818-9880 to register.

Here's a chance for writers ages 8 to 12 to play with words and create your own stories. In this workshop you'll write in response to prompts, and then, when you're ready, read your work aloud.... Instructor: Janine Latus.

Spotlight: Comic Book Writing

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., a 6 week session beginning November 18

Only 6 seats remain. Visit www.the-muse.org/workshops.html or call 818-9880 to register.

Graphic novels, manga and comic books have become a major sector in the field of literature and a principal source of inspiration for other media. T Campbell presents a set of exercises designed to familiarize writers with this exciting and challenging form. Field trips, group and individual assignments. Open to: writers of all levels of experience.

Spotlight: Business of Writing Seminar

Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., a 3 week session beginning December 1

Only 13 (of 15) seats remain. Visit www.the-muse.org/workshops.html or call 818-9880 to register.

This three meeting intensive seminar will be an introduction to the business of freelance writing. Whether you want to create a career or just earn some extra money, you will learn the basics of identifying ideas, finding markets, writing queries, and networking... We'll focus on selling journalism and nonfiction, not other genres. Classes will include both lectures and critiques. Instructor: Jim Morrison. Open to: writers of all levels of experience.

You can join a class through its second week... Please see our website: www.the-muse.org/workshops.html for full descriptions, dates, and registration information.

Visual

Screenwriting One-on-One: Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., a 6 week session beginning October 13 (bi-weekly, with individual sessions). Instructor: Kip Watson. Open to: writers of all levels and experience. Seats remaining: 6.

Memoir/Non-Fiction/General

Writing About Local Culture: Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., a 6 week session beginning October 6. Instructor: Jesse Scaccia. Open to: writers of all levels and experience. Seats remaining: 4.

Narrative Travel Writing: Sundays, 5:30-8 p.m., a 6 week session beginning October 11 (bi-weekly). Instructor: Jim Morrison. Open to: writers of all levels and experience. Seats remaining: 2.

Blogging Basics for Writers: Saturdays, 3-4 p.m., a 6 week session beginning October 10. Instructor: Deb Markham. Open to: writers of all levels and experience. Seats remaining: 7.

Classes for Kids & Teens

Creative Writing for Teens: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., a 6 week session beginning October 3 (bi-weekly). Instructor: Tim Farrington. Open to: writers of all levels and experience, ages 12-18. Seats remaining: 2.