UIC Writers Series

06/11/2012

The UIC Writers Series course schedule is currently under review, and no Writers Series courses are available for registration at this time. The Writers Series Web site will be updated when a course schedule has been announced, and courses are made available for registration.

02/29/2012

"Experience is one thing you can't get for nothing."- Oscar Wilde

02/28/2012

The deadline to register for our Creative Writing workshop is this Monday! This workshop is to help creative writers conquer three basic challenges: coming up with ideas, getting those ideas into words and onto the page, and polishing the results to perfection. It should be a great course!

02/22/2012

We want to hear from our Facebook friends! Tell us who your favorite writer is and how they've inspired you in your personal writing.

02/14/2012

Poet and UIC professor emeritus of African American studies and English Sterling Plumpp will read from his work and talk about “Loving the Blues and Jazzing through Life” in honor of Black History Month, today at 4pm in the Daley Library (UIC campus). Plumpp has written three books of poetry on blues and jazz. Join us!

Plumpp uses blues themes and rhythms in his poetry. He has written three books of poetry on blues and jazz: Horn Man, about sax player Von Freeman; Ornate with Smoke, on the improvisational work of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians; and Blues Narrative, based on biographies o...

02/13/2012

A fun event for our Chicago friends! Ready for an early Valentine's day treat? Hear the humorous stories of these lovely ladies' love lives in Chicago tonight at the Cobra Lounge from 8:00-9:30p!! Solo In The Second City is a new reading series created by Melinda McIntire and Carly Oishi.

Chicago - Do312 is What to do in Chicago.

02/07/2012

Check out our veteran Writers Series instructor Gary Buslik's new novel, Akhmed and the Atomic Matzo Ball. Like his page too and show your support. Congrats Gary!

A Novel of International Intrigue, Pork-Crazed Termites, and Motherhood

02/03/2012

"If you would be a writer, first be a reader. Only through the assimilation of ideas, thoughts and philosophies can one begin to focus his own ideas, thoughts and philosophies." - Allan W. Eckert

12/15/2011

Registration is now open for our spring courses! Register by December 31st and save $50 with code NEWYEAR. This spring we are offering Creative Writing and Grant Writing (online). Reserve your spot today!

Pooling together the vast resources of UIC, The UIC Writers Series is a non-credit professional development program designed for individuals interested in improving their writing skills -- either for professional growth or personal enjoyment.

08/10/2011

Registration for our popular online course, UIC Mastering Grant Writing, is open. Reserve your spot today! Registration deadline is September 15.

Pooling together the vast resources of UIC, The UIC Writers Series is a non-credit professional development program designed for individuals interested in improving their writing skills -- either for professional growth or personal enjoyment.

04/28/2011

Are you a nonprofit that needs grant money? Learn to write a winning grant proposal with UIC Mastering Grant Writing. This online seminar will teach you the basics you need to write that winning proposal! Registration for this course ends May 9 - reserve your spot today!

Pooling together the vast resources of UIC, The UIC Writers Series is a non-credit professional development program designed for individuals interested in improving their writing skills -- either for professional growth or personal enjoyment.

02/14/2011

Attention memoirists! Chat with award winning memoirist Betty Auchard and win her latest book at http://www.librarything.com/topic/109401 Then don't forget to register for UIC Women's Memoir Writing at http://exedweb.cc.uic.edu/writers/catalog.asp?c=9

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