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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Isabella Fels

My name is Isabella Fels and I’m truly passionate about exploring my schizophrenia through writing. My chosen piece about having to go to hospital deals with the hardship and disconnection I went through and how I managed to came out the other end

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Thursday 23 June
7.30-8.30pm AEST

EWF X Schizy Inc: Gnarly Writers

Gnarly Writers celebrates storytellers who’ve been in the public mental health system for decades.

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Thursday 23 June
7.45pm-late AEST

Littlefoot & Company’s Spoken Word Night

If you’re interested in Spoken Word but haven’t been to one of the events, come down and check it out.

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Saturday 18 June 2022
10am – 5.15pm AEST

The National Writers’ Conference 2022

The National Writers’ Conference is the place for emerging writers to develop their skills, hear from leaders in the field, and forge connections within the industry.

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Thursday 16 June
9-10pm AEST

Late Night Literature: Best Bookish Friends

Reconnect with the writing community in person with an event all about friendship!

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Saturday 25 June
8pm-late AEST

Closing Night: Lie to Me

Farewell the festival for another year with a night of interactive readings.

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