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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Fanfiction: Beyond the Canon

In this pre-recorded conversation, two queer writers discuss fanfiction, writing, and how fans go from fic to fiction in their writing journey. Combining case studies of fanfiction writers turned best-selling authors, publishing ecosystems across the world, and what fanfiction means to fans, these writers discuss how these thriving communities of writers and readers provide a space for emerging writers to practice and gain feedback. 

Check back during the festival to check out this digital project.

Thursday 5 September – Sunday 15 September

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Connor Phipps

Connor Phipps (they/them) is studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Creative Writing at UNSW Sydney. Their interests include short story form, narrative theory and postcolonial literature. They are passionate about storytelling, particularly those we tell ourselves and each other about who we are.

Lychee Lui

Lychee Lui is a writer, editor, and occasional award-winning interviewer who works in Sydney. Their work has appeared in Tharunka, Blitz, Newsworthy, and Plinky Plonky. They currently coordinate UNSWeetened, a student literary journal, at UNSW.

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Thursday 12 September, 10AM

Masterclass: Creative Living

How can we bring artistry into our daily lives, beyond our writing practice? From slowing down and surrendering to the process, to imbuing our rituals and routines with beauty and curiosity.

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Monday 9 September, 11:15AM

On Art

Arts writing is often the best way to start out as a writer – to have your writing published, work with editors, meet likeminded people and make a bit of a cash. But it can be hard to know what pocket to start out in and how to sustain.

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Thursday 5 September – Sunday 15 September

EWF X Sinister Wisdom: Body of Land

In interrogating how the intersection of queer and racial identity informs notions of belonging, Body of Land hopes to show the multiplicity of lesbian and queer histories. Body of Land is set for publication in 2025, with submissions opening in September. 

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Monday 9 September, 10AM

Masterclass: Arts Writing

Arts journalism is many writers’ first foray into publication. However, in 2024, there are increasingly fewer avenues to access exciting, thorough, and diverse writing about music, film, theatre, food, and more.

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