Hella Ibrahim is an editor with a passion for advocacy through the Arts. Hella’s been around the writing and publishing industry for over 15 years, with experience across traditional and non-mainstream publishing. Currently a project editor at the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office; previously founder and ex-editorial director of Djed Press, a publication by+for Bla(c)k creatives and other creatives of colour.
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Saturday 7 September, 1:15pm
Editing Essentials
Enjoy a mini workshop to inject some hands-on energy into the day. Take a stab at finessing your own work with the guidance of a seasoned editor.
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Thursday 8 August, 6PM
Texting Images: BLINDSIDE & EWF Ekphrastic Workshop
As part of Blindside and the Emerging Writers Festival’s 2024 Ekphrastic Writing Program, Naarm-based poet and critic Dr Autumn Royal will reveal the history of ekphrasis to illuminate the relationship between literary and visual realms.

Saturday 7 September, 12PM
Building Worlds
From real places to fantasy lands, these writers have mastered the art of immersing their readers in a time and place.

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.

Friday 13 September, 12:30PM
LUNCH/BREAK: Flash Fiction
Inject some spontaneity into your lunch break and try your hand at this deceptively tricky, but ultimately thrilling form. With a series of short prompts to get you going, this session is for everyone; from those that naturally gravitate to bite-sized writing, to curious newcomers.
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