Genevieve Novak is a writer from Naarm/Melbourne. She writes contemporary fiction, columns for The Age, and just-okay author biographies. She loves croissants. She hates being called Gen. Her novels, No Hard Feelings (2022) and Crushing (2023) are published by HarperCollins.
Appearing In

Friday 6 September, 8PM
Do You Think I’m Sexy?
From sensual dreams, to awkward encounters, fan fiction to personal fantasies, this night will be a veritable feast of words and wonder.
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Wednesday 11 September, 12:30PM
LUNCH/BREAK: Moodboarding & Collage
Join us for a relaxed collage and moodboarding session, perfect for writers seeking fresh and dynamic ways to develop their stories.

Sunday 8 September, 4:15PM
Richell Prize Showcase
We can’t believe it’s already been ten years since the Richell Prize began. To mark this milestone, we’re holding a showcase with our friends at Hachette, celebrating the stellar alumni of the past and anticipating the incredible writers to come.

Saturday 14 September, 10AM
EWF X A Plus Market
Melbourne’s A Plus has gathered a posse of brilliant writers to reflect on their favourite writing about plus size bodies, and shine a light on the power – and sometimes, difficulty – in being visible, taking up space, and writing against shame.

Sunday 8 September, 3:15PM
Between Chapters
Hear from these celebrated writers, about the precarity, challenges and strengths of the mid-career phase.
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