# Event Details - **Event Name**: Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Writers are invited to pull up and pit their prose against one another to prove who has penned the cringiest Victorian-style opening line.About this EventHow bad can a novel’s opening line be? Victorian novelists are renowned for flowery, ornate, and confusing sentences that became the very definition of “bad writing” for later generations. But is this prose as purple as some suggest?Find out during our “Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp” program, held Sunday, November 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Writers — non-, would-be, and actual — are invited to pull up and pit their prose against one another to prove who has penned the cringiest Victorian-style opening line. Bring your groaner to this event or write it on the spot and stand prepared to read it aloud.Prizes, including tickets to a live show at the Fox Performing Arts Center, will be awarded to the best of the worst. If you run out of breath before you finish your sentences, this program is for you.Cellar Door Bookstore will join us and share a range of Victorian literature to enrich your bookshelves.“Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp” will be held on Sunday, November 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504. This program is part of “Gilded: The Art of Heritage House,” an exhibition on view at Heritage House through November 29. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/riverside/write-like-a-victorian-a-literary-romp/100002003096099355 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, exhibitions, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Riverside Heritage House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Riverside - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Riverside Heritage House - **lat**: 33.9344444 - **long**: -117.4225 - **full address**: Riverside Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/106f81264996b209b4a49601d695fb221e98e8efbb52e8f20d951e51adf96aaa-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1791764163 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp being held? - **A:** Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp takes place on Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Riverside Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp? - **A:** Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp is organized by Museum of Riverside's Heritage House. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Museum of Riverside's Heritage House's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Museum of Riverside's Heritage House a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Museum of Riverside's Heritage House has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Write Like a Victorian: A Literary Romp is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Riverside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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