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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The EWF Blog


17 December, 2024

Farewell, 2024!

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!!


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!