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.

Enter site

Artist

Tanya Scott

Tanya Scott is a writer, doctor and medical educator. With years of experience working in mental health care, she has learned more from her patients than from any textbook – not just about physical and mental health, but about humanity, resilience and the absurdity of life.
She is based on Wadawurrung Country, on the Victorian Surf Coast, with her family and pets. When not writing, she can be found with her head in a book or braving the wind at the beach. Her first novel, Stillwater, will be published in August 2025.

Wednesday 17 September, 5:30PM-6:30PM

Finding Your Crew: The Debut Author Experience

So, you’ve written a book. Great! But now what? Dive into the next chapter of your publishing journey with three debut authors from the Debut Crew 2025. Get the insider knowledge you need to prepare yourself for publishing.