SASFest Writer’s Craft—MIAH JEFFRA

Saturday, March 28, 2026

1 – 2:15 PM—Writer’s Craft Session

THE EKPHRASTIC SELFIE: GENERATIVE WRITING FROM A PHOTOGRAPH—MIAH JEFFRA

This session explores ekphrasis—the practice of writing in response to visual art—as a powerful way to jumpstart creative thinking and generate new work. By engaging with our own photos, participants will practice translating what they see into language. Rather than simply describing an image, ekphrasis invites writers to interpret, imagine, and expand beyond the frame, using visual stimuli to spark narrative, voice, and reflection. Through guided exercises and discussion, participants will experiment with techniques for moving from observation to invention, discovering how images can unlock memory, sharpen attention, and open unexpected pathways into writing. The workshop is suitable for writers of all genres who want new strategies for overcoming creative blocks and generating fresh material.

Hotel Monteleone, Lobby Level, Royal A

Included in SAS Weekend Registration or $25