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 27, 2026 to November 17, 2026, SIUE Belleville Campus
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.
November 20, 2026 to December 11, 2026, SIUE Edwardsville Campus
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.
November 23, 2026 to December 14, 2026, SIUE Edwardsville Campus
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.
November 24, 2026 to December 15, 2026, SIUE Belleville Campus
Each session focuses on a different era, pairing classic films with fascinating insights into the culture, fashion, music, and politics of the day.
October 23, 2026 to November 13, 2026, SIUE Belleville Campus
Step into a world of rain-slicked streets and moral ambiguity where every shadow tells a secret and no one is who they seem.
September 16, 2026 to October 7, 2026, SIUE Belleville Campus