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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Professional Development, Workshop, Online & Masterclass

Niche Journalism

Quality arts journalism often arises from a writer’s passion for a unique subject, and examining it with precision and specificity. From interview technique, through to the opening article line, the former Hot Metal, Kerrang! and Metal Hammer magazine editor will discuss and illuminate key aspects of the craft for writers working across topics and forms.

This event is part of MASTERCLASS: ARTS WRITING. Get your ticket to the full masterclass to access this event.


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Featuring...

Robyn Doreian

Robyn Doreian is an Australian magazine journalist, educator, and the former editor of Australian metal monthly Hot Metal, and British rock bibles Kerrang! and Metal Hammer. Her plethora of band interviews includes Kurt Cobain, Keith Richards, Patti Smith, Slipknot, Metallica, Megadeth, Tool, Cradle of Filth, Ice-T, Patti Smith, Tori Amos and Amyl and The Sniffers. She is passionate about interviewing and writing about music — heavy metal is her devotion. As the first female editor of Kerrang!, the UK/world’s biggest rock weekly, and also the first female editor of British monthly, Metal Hammer, she remains a pioneer in her field.