Instructor: Adam Sydney

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Creative Non-Fiction
Creative Nonfiction covers many types of writing, from memoirs and poetry to historical writing and personal essays.
October 15, 2025 to November 5, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall
Creative Writing
Do you have a story you'd like to tell, but you're not sure where to start? Join us in exploring the many ways you can make that story a reality.
October 14, 2025 to November 4, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall
Screenwriting Bootcamp
If you're a movie or TV lover and have always wanted to try your hand at writing a script, this is your chance to make it happen. We'll be looking at the three core elements of screenwriting--formatting, craft, and storytelling-and we'll investigate how to use today's software.
September 17, 2025 to October 8, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall
Whether you've been wanting to explore creative writing or doing it for years, this class will help you develop the skills for all types of stories. Have fun with the group, create your own short stories, and take the opportunity to share your work and receive feedback on how to make it even better. By the end of the class, you'll have a story that you can submit to competitions and literary magazines or just share with friends and family.
November 12, 2025 to December 3, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall
Subconscious Writing
Do you have a writing project that just never gets off the ground or peters out on you because you don't know what to write next? Or maybe you feel that your writing can sometimes feel flat and uninspired? In this course, we'll be discussing subconscious writing and its tools and strategies to help you write more creatively-and have more fun.
September 16, 2025 to October 7, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall