# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Knoxville, TN— The Sundress Academy for the Arts is excited to present “The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics” a workshop led by Mandy Shunnarah on Wednesday, November 11th from 6:00-7:30 PM EST. This event will be held over Zoom. Participants can access the event at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xlcx2vUXS623GNITS4jp_w.

Poets are keen observers of the world and are always trying to make sense of what it means to be alive here, now, in this moment. Docupoetics, or documentary poetry, is one way to do that. By letting the latest headlines inspire poems and using journalistic skills––such as interviews, embedded citations, and historical, academic, and archival research––poets bring an urgent voice and a critical eye to the issues of the day. In this workshop, you'll learn about the history of docupoetics, what poets are drawn to the subgenre and why, and you'll be guided through a generative writing exercise to pen your own documentary poem.

While there is no fee to participate in this workshop, Mandy has requested that those who are able and appreciative make donations to Sundress! Or folks who to donate to Gaza, could give to The Sameer Project . 

Mandy Shunnarah (they/them) is an Appalachian-Palestinian writer in Columbus, Ohio. Their essays, poetry, and short stories have been published in Electric Literature, The Rumpus, Black Warrior Review, and others. Their first book, Midwest Shreds: Skating Through America’s Heartland, was released in 2024, and their second book, We Had Mansions: Poems, was published by Diode Editions in 2025. Read more at mandyshunnarah.com.

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The Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) is a writers residency and arts collective that hosts workshops, retreats, and residencies for writers in all genres including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, academic writing, playwriting, and more.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/powell-tennessee/the-poet-journalist-intro-to-docupoetics/200030766873350
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, nonprofit, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Powell, Tennessee
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 195 Tobby Hollow Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931-6122, United States, Powell, Tennessee

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics being held?
  - **A:** The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics takes place on Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Online event, 195 Tobby Hollow Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931-6122, United States, Powell, Tennessee.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics?
  - **A:** The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics is organized by Sundress Academy for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics 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 Powell, Tennessee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Poet Journalist: Intro to Docupoetics sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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