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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Become an EWF Bookmarker

EWF is excited to announce that this AusArt Day, Thursday 23 October, we will be launching the new EWF Bookmarkers initiative! 

EWF Bookmarkers is our new fundraising initiative for our ongoing, individual supporters. This initiative springs from our whole team’s desire to recognise our yearly supporters more publicly and creatively, as an integral part of our festival community. Donors who pledge a minimum of $30 per yearly quarter officially become EWF Bookmarkers.


All EWF Bookmarkers receive:

  • 10% of all fixed-price EWF events
  • Exclusive EWF bookmarks designed by emerging creatives
  • Exclusive festival sneak-peeks
  • Personalised annual impact statements so you can see how your donations are shaping our work
  • Alumni book recommendations
  • Recognition and public acknowledgement the on EWF website as an integral part of our community and work

EWF Bookmarkers who donate over $200 per annum will also receive:

  • Invitation to our annual VIP event
  • Personalised quarterly impact statements
  • Recognition and public acknowledgement (at EWF Festival Opening)
  • Exclusive VIP invitation to key EWF events

Launching on Thursday 23 October 2025, become an EWF Bookmarker via our GiveNow portal, by clicking below…


Through the EWF Bookmarkers initiative, we will be able to build a more resilient and sustainable organisation and improve on our overall mission to champion emerging talent, creative diversity, and access to literary opportunities, platforms and communities. 

None of what we do could be possible without our donors. Please accept our heartfelt thank you when you donate by enjoying all the new perks of being an EWF Bookmarker!


We are excited to be launching this new donor initiative as part of AusArt Day. Learn more about our involvement in AusArt Day here.


Photography by Grace Auld