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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Elena Hogan

Elena Hogan is an emerging writer and artist working on unceded Wurundjeri land. Since 2021, Elena has dedicated herself to her debut novel, Everything Before Gia, a family saga, queer mystery and social commentary on transgender rights. She has been published by Farrago, Voiceworks, the Emerging Writers Festival and Regional Arts Australia.

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Monday 9 September, 9AM

Sinister Wisdom: Panel

Join this panel from Sinister Wisdom, the world’s longest-running lesbian literary magazine coming to Australia.

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Monday 9 September, 12:30PM

Niche Journalism

From interview technique, through to the opening article line, learn about key aspects of the craft for writers working across topics and forms.

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Friday 6 September, 7:30PM

Make It Up Club: EWF Edition

Enjoy an evening of readings from debut authors and performances that play on the threshold of music and literature.

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Saturday 14 September, 3PM

Chapter Four: The Final Chapter

Celebrate the work written during the Chapters program. Sit back and enjoy listening to your fellow Chapters participants’ exciting new work.

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