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.
Unsure if you can apply to be part of the 2025 Emerging Writers' Festival? Read on the find out all about the application process.
We are so excited to welcome Jess Zanoni as the Artistic Director and co-CEO of Emerging Writers’ Festival. ‘Now more than ever, EWF is instrumental as a space for meaningful connection, as well as artistic exploration and growth. I am ho...
Emerging Writers' Festival returns in 2025 from 11-18 September, and applications are now open for writers, storytellers and creatives of all kinds to be part of the fun.
We're closing up the office for the year, and what a big year it's been for EWF!! Thanks to our awesome community for helping us make 2024 amazing!!
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!
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