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

Prerana Sinha

Prerana Sinha is an Indian-Australian fire dragon who weaves a tapestry of words born of darkness and light. Her powerful performances have been featured at events like Radio Laria, Brown Women Poetry and Seven Sisters Festival. She performed in the sell out season of Reverse Confessional at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Passionate about cultural and linguistic diversity, Prerana sits on the board of Mother Tongue Poetry and serves on the Sonic Poetry Festival committee, advocating for accessible poetry. Her reflective and confessional work resonates deeply with audiences. Prerana aims to inspire others to share their stories courageously.

Thursday 17 September, 8:00-9:00PM

Priceless Advice

Advice is often dished out when it’s simply not asked for. In fact, advice that charades as being in your “best interest”, often turns out to be, frankly, bad advice. Witness seven writers let loose about the times they’ve received bogus advice, and how it’s sometimes been the inspiration to succeed, just out of spite.