The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.
EOIs for EWF’s 2026 Guest Curator are now open! This is a curation opportunity with a provided stipend for an emerging First Nations creative, who is interested in getting hands-on experience in festival programming with the EWF Team, based out...
EWF's 2026 artist callout is now open! Check out the full details and our FAQs before applying...
We are delighted to announce our 2026 festival will run 10-18 September, from our home in Melbourne with events in the city, outer suburbs, interstate and broadcast online.
EWF and Hachette Australia, along with the Hannah Richell and in partnership with Simpsons Solicitors, are delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Richell Prize.
EWF is excited to announce that this AusArt Day, Thursday 23 October, we will be launching the new EWF Bookmarkers initiative!
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