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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EWF X Hate Mail

There’s a lot to be angry about, big or small. To hell with the tall poppies. Let’s get back to basics and tear down things that just outright suck. 

Hate Mail is essentially the act of acting on your feelings. A hobby that is frowned upon and vocabulary that isn’t very ‘ladylike’. The zine, Hate Mail is dedicated to that burning feeling we often let linger, harnessing it and turning it into art. It’s hard to get by in these “unprecedented times” and spreading hate isn’t cool, but creating acceptance within its acknowledgment is. 

In this special edition of Hate Mail for EWF, our writers’ introspection carries them through the painful nostalgia that comes with growing up. 21st century dating, personal metamorphosis, a volatile menstruation, people watching on a train from Sydney to Lismore and the cyclical experience of an abusive home. 

To experience these pieces, click below.