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

Melissa King

Mel King is a Geelong Based writer who writes science fiction and horror. She won the 2025 Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers.

Appearing In

Wednesday 17 September, 6:30PM-7:30PM

Speculate Prize Anthology Launch

Celebrate the launch of the inaugural Speculate Prize Anthology; a vibrant, collection of bold, boundary-pushing new writing from emerging Australian voices.

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