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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Meridian Australis

Founded in 2023, Meridian Australis has swiftly established itself as one of Melbourne’s leading creative collectives, championing the city’s burgeoning speculative fiction scene. With a mission to nurture the next generation of speculative storytellers, Meridian Australis fosters a vibrant community for writers and creators to connect, collaborate, and achieve their shared goals.

Saturday 13 September, 5:30PM-6:30PM

What If? A Case for Imagination

Join Meridian Australis authors Harvey Weir and Andrew Renganathan Roberts for a discussion on the importance of speculative fiction in the canon of Australian literature.