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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Artist

Alicia Cook

Alicia is a multi-lingual journalist whose work spans written and photographic projects. She spent five years travelling and living abroad, collecting stories and finding something to say. Excited by new places, Alicia uses multimedia storytelling to document the people and spaces she encounters.
Currently based in Castlemaine, Victoria and writing independently across The Blue and SUSSED on Substack.
Alicia is in the process of finishing her first manuscript based on her experiences walking in Australia and abroad. She also hosts a breakfast radio show called Currents, which airs Wednesday mornings from 7am to 10am.

Tuesday 10 September, 8:30AM

Morning Pages: Embodied Writing

Start the morning with an intuitive walk around Melbourne followed by a writing session. Walking can allow the mind to process information and shake new ideas loose. Likewise, exploration and observation of built and natural environments can inspire thought and help us create new connections for our writing.