Home > Local Updates > Creative Writing

Creative Writing

  2. Youth Poetry Contest Awards Presentation at Williamsburg Library (Williamsburg)

    Celebrate the achievements of young poets at the Youth Poetry Contest (deadline for submission: April 17) awards presentation. Winners and honorable mention poems may be read by either the writer or a designee. You do not have to be present to win.

    April 6, 2026
  3. SLAM Connections at Stryker Center (Williamsburg)

    Join us for SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space where people can learn about life in other people’s shoes. For ages 13+.

    April 6, 2026
  4. Writers’ Club at Stryker Center (Williamsburg)

    Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other writers and aspiring writers. Led by local author/editor Brian Forrester. […]

    April 6, 2026
  6. Creative Writing Programs For Kids & Teens

    Some kids don’t just play out their adventures – they tell them. Over and over. With details. With characters. With dramatic sound effects. If that sounds like your child, you may already have a creative writer on your hands. Hampton Roads offers some great creative writing programs for kids and teens!

    February 3, 2026
  7. Grand Opening Ceremony: Muse Writers Center

    The New Muse Writers Center is holding their Grand Opening Ceremony this Saturday with tours, readings, songwriting performance and more.

    January 27, 2016
  8. Developing Young Writers and Readers

    Exciting news for kids (and families) who love to write! Developing Young Writers and Readers is a great program for families being offered by Friends of the Newport News Public Library in conjunction with…

    January 31, 2013