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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Story Share – Melbourne

Story Share is EWF’s brand new community-building initiative, inviting emerging writers to a social gathering for the express purpose of socialising, sharing in-progress works, and receiving descriptive feedback. Bring along some draft writing, be brave and read an excerpt out to a supportive circle of fellow writers. Bring a snack to share, a warm drink to sip on, and meet writers in your local area. Who knows, it could be the start of a new regular writing group! 
 
Facilitated by EWF’s Artistic Director Jess Zanoni.

Please note, you will need to answer a few questions to complete your registration.


Accessibility

Auslan Interpretation may be available on request, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Toilet.

Friday 18 September, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Pay-what-you-wish/Free

Book tickets

Darling Gardens
237 Gold St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068 (by the Rotunda)

Featuring...

Jess Zanoni

Jess Zanoni is a writer, musician and the Artistic Director and Co-CEO of the Emerging Writers’ Festival. She has worked, edited and written for various arts, music and literary publications and organisations for over a decade. She is the frontwoman of alt-rock band Arbes, and her debut solo record ‘Heartdrag’ was released in May 2025, under her alias Za Noon. She is currently working on her first novel.