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.

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5 December, 2024

EWF25 dates announced!

Emerging Writers' Festival will be back in September 2025 from the 11th to the 18th, continuing on from our debut as a springtime festival this year!


27 November, 2024

2024 Richell Prize winner announced!

We are thrilled, along with the Richell family and in partnership with the Hachette Australia and Simpsons Solicitors, to announce Myles McGuire as the recipient of the tenth annual Richell Prize for Emerging Writers.