Saturday 13 September, 4:15PM-5:15PM
National Writers’ Conference
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.
Writing a novel can be a daunting task. Allow award winning author and editor Irma Gold to make it a little less intimidating. Learn about a novel’s structure and sequencing, and get started on a basic framework for your book.
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Saturday 13 September, 4:15PM-5:15PM
National Writers’ Conference
The Wheeler Centre, Performance Space (Level 2, ground level)
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Irma Gold is an award-winning author, editor and podcaster. She is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, THE BREAKING and SHIFT, a short fiction collection, TWO STEPS FORWARD, and five children’s books, with another two forthcoming. Good Reading magazine has described her as ‘an immense literary talent’. Irma works full-time as a freelance book […]
Saturday 13 September, 3PM-4PM
National Writers’ Conference
Throw away the rulebook and join three multi-genre authors as they come together to discuss their work and writing process, offering valuable insight and fresh perspectives for those who want to try their hand at writing across genres.
Sunday 14 September, 4:15PM-5:15PM
National Writers’ Conference
To close out the NWC for another year, booksellers, publishers, editors and agents come together to discuss the literary landscape of 2025 and beyond…
Sunday 14 September, 3PM-4PM
National Writers’ Conference
Discover the challenges, rewards, and creative freedom that come with bringing your own work into the world independently.
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September, 10AM-5:15PM
National Writers’ Conference
The National Writers’ Conference returns for a weekend of creative fire and professional insight, featuring publishing professionals, seasoned authors, and industry experts. For writers and artists at every juncture of their journey, enrich your craft, gain new perspective on the industry, and connect with fellow writers and publishing professionals.
Australia’s premier festival for new
and emerging writers.
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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