joogiveeks

Joogiveeks is a term used in online experimental arts to describe a form of short, multi-modal micro-fiction that is released on a weekly cadence. The practice blends concise prose or poetry with short audio, image, or video elements and invites reader-participants to contribute variations in ongoing installments.

It emerged in online creative communities in the early 2020s as a loosely organized project. The word is a portmanteau created by multiple contributors in chat spaces; no single founder is credited.

Works typically consist of 2-6 sentences of prose or lines of poetry, paired with an audio cue or image, and are designed to be consumed quickly while inviting quick responses or remixes from others.

Publishers include newsletters, social media threads, and indie zines; episodes are released on a weekly schedule to sustain engagement.

Critics view it as a flexible, inclusive format that lowers barriers to entry for multimedia storytelling, though some note it can be fragmented or experimental to the point of opacity.

Related terms include microfiction, multimedia poetry, and remix culture.