The Sundress Academy for the Arts hosts the Sundress Workshop Series, a series of generative writing workshops emphasizing composition, revision, and creative development. As part of Sundress Publications, the Sundress Workshop Series provide focused and expert instruction to writers of all skill levels. Participants are treated to guidance from advanced instructors who help them to not only hone their craft but also opportunities to create and share new work.

Multimedia Writing: Hybrid Prose/Poetry

August 13th, 2025, 6:00-7:30PM EST
http://tiny.utk.edu/sundress

The Sundress Academy for the Arts is excited to present “Multimedia Writing: Hybrid Prose/Poetry,” a workshop led by Emma Sheinbaum on Wednesday, August 13th from 6:00-7:30 PM EST. This event will be held over Zoom. Participants can access the event at tiny.utk.edu/sundress (password: safta).

This virtual workshop will be an introduction to multimedia writing, a hybrid genre that refers to writing in which multiple types of media are used in evocative, resonant, and innovative ways. We will unpack multimedia approaches through a range of forms including cine-poetry and collage using exploratory questions such as: How can incorporating other forms of media / a variety of elements beyond text enhance the intended impact of a poem? What questions, tensions, and complications can help guide you through the multimedia, hybrid creative process? In this workshop we will engage with form-ranging projects from writers including Victoria Chang, Claudia Rankine, Jennifer S. Cheng, Eloisa Amezcua, and more. The workshop will also provide time to free write and share work, to talk about how the writing process felt/went, and to share resources as well as further recommended reading.

While there is no fee to participate in this workshop, those who are able and appreciative may make donations directly to Emma Sheinbaum via Venmo: @emmasheinbaum

Emma Sheinbaum is a multi-genre writer and editor. Her writing has been published by Barrelhouse Magazine, Milk Press, TriQuarterly, Metatron Press, Juked, Cherub Magazine, The InQueery and Glass Mountain, among others. Emma also has an essay forthcoming in Cobra Milk. She is Co-Founding Editor of the genreless literary journal, A Velvet Giant. Emma enjoys teaching writing, walking in the woods, and chilling with her cat. Find more at www.emmasheinbaum.com.