Appearing In

Thursday 12 September, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
PEN Letter Writing Session
PEN Melbourne brings writers together to share experiences, explore ideas and conduct public conversations about how literature transforms, influences and fosters cross-cultural exchange. In this lunch time drop-in session, attendees can get involved with PEN’s letter writing program, designed to increase international pressure and attention on the persecution of writers exercising their rights to freedom […]
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Sunday 8 September, 11AM
Beyond the Mainstream
Learn what is involved in self-publishing, the pros and cons of working with a publisher, and what to expect on the road less travelled.

Thursday 1 August, 6:30PM
Program Launch: Divinations
Celebrate the launch of the 2024 Emerging Writers’ Festival, as well as our debut as a springtime affair.

Wednesday 11 September, 12:30PM
LUNCH/BREAK: Moodboarding & Collage
Join us for a relaxed collage and moodboarding session, perfect for writers seeking fresh and dynamic ways to develop their stories.

Thursday 5 September – Sunday 15 September
Fanfiction: Beyond the Canon
Combining case studies of fanfiction writers turned best-selling authors, publishing ecosystems across the world, and what fanfiction means to fans, these writers discuss how these thriving communities of writers and readers provide a space for emerging writers to practice and gain feedback.
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