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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Artist

Lili Ward

Lili ward is an artist, writer and student currently practicing on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri peoples. Lili is currently studying her Masters of Applied Linguistics at The University of Melbourne. Her writing practice is interested in the intimate humour of everyday detail, her debut collection of poetry ‘Easily Enlightened’ was published by local press No More Poetry in 2025 and in 2026 was shortlisted for the Mary Gilmore award by The Association for the Study of Australian literature. Lili founded Roundtable Readings in 2024, a recurring event across Naarm that showcases emerging writers, through readings and publications.

Tuesday 15 September, 8pm-9pm

Tapestries of Home

Hear from a group of writers as they meet at the nexus of emotion and memory, uncovering what it means to be tied to people, places, rituals and traditions.