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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Alistair Trapnell

Alistair Trapnell has worked in marketing at Affirm Press, and now Simon and Schuster Australia, for four years. In that time, he has worked on numerous campaigns including the ABIA award-winning campaign for The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams. In 2021, Alistair completed a Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing at The University of Melbourne. As a singer, songwriter, actor and writer himself, Alistair is passionate about storytelling in all its forms and loves playing a small role in helping aspiring and emerging authors realise their dreams.

Thursday 17 September, 9:00AM-2:15PM

Lifecycle of a Book with Simon & Schuster

An in-demand masterclass that lifts the curtain on the industry operations of a book’s publication. Led by Simon & Schuster top publishing professionals