With one tax-deductible donation, you can directly affect the lives of hundreds of emerging writers! Just ten people donating $15 each averages one emerging writer getting commissioned for new creative work at EWF. 👉 Support the future of the arts: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/donate/

Meet moirra., EWF’s 2026 Guest Curator! ✨ moirra. (he/him/hir; xe/xer/xers) is a Yorta Yorta, Boon Wurrung, & Jewish transsexual poet, writer & artist. We chatted to moirra. to get know xer better before you can see xer at our Program Launch on 5 Aug: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/blog/2026/20...

How can you directly support the arts this EOFY? By supporting EWF, you're able to directly affect the lives of hundreds of working writers across the continent, with one tax-deductible donation! Support the future of new voices in the arts: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/donate/

DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! 🥳 In partnership with Latrobe City Council, EWF is seeking EOIs from writers in the Latrobe City Council area to run a creative workshop at the 2026 Emerging Writers' Festival. Submit your workshop pitch: emergingwritersfestival.wufoo.com/forms/emergi...

We are officially launching our 2026 festival program, and you're invited! ⌛ Wed 5 August, 6.30PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & streamed online 🎟️ Free tickets via The Wheeler Centre website: www.wheelercentre.com/cms-preview-...

With your help, we can continue to increase our artist pay & help more writers pursue their craft seriously, towards a career. We have been able to raise our workshop fees by $100 per artist in the last year! With your help, we're hoping to raise that number: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/donate/

Take your story to The Next Chapter, The Wheeler Centre’s landmark writing program. Each Next Chapter writer will receive a $15,000 stipend and be paired with a handpicked mentor to progress a major writing project. Applications close at 5pm 31 July Full details here: tinyurl.com/EWF16June

In partnership with Latrobe City Creative Venues & Libraries, EWF is seeking EOIs from writers in the Latrobe City Council area to run a creative workshop at the 2026 Emerging Writers' Festival. Submit your workshop pitch: emergingwritersfestival.wufoo.com/forms/z16c88...

Willy Lit Fest is back again this year from 12-14th of June. Choose from 38 conversations, panels, workshops, performances, kids and teen events, walks and immersive experiences over one special mid-winter weekend by the sea. Secure your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/host/willy-l...

🌟 By supporting EWF this EOFY, you're able to directly affect the lives of hundreds of working artists and writers across the continent. Any donation over $2 made to EWF is tax-deductible this year! 👉 Support the future of new voices in the arts: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/donate/

Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to raise our workshop fees by $100 per artist in the last year! In 2026, we're hoping to raise this again, to make working as a writer a more viable option. Donations over $2 made to EWF are tax-deductible: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/donate/

Did you know the average salary of a published Australian author is less than 19k per year? Taking your writing seriously before you're making 'big bucks' is hard, & we have been trying to make it easier. Any donation over $2 made to EWF is tax-deductible: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/donate/

Your writing communities keep growing, and we want to grow with you! ☀️ Platforming new voices and creating space for community - none of that is possible without the support of you and our Bookmarkers. Any donation to EWF is tax-deductible this year: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/donate/

🤔 'Who is the Richell Prize for?' 📝 'How do I format my submission?' 😵‍💫 'How do the chapter breakdown & synopsis differ?' 💻 'Can I submit if I live outside Aus?' Answers to your burning submissions questions on the Richell Prize are available here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/richell-priz...

Applications are now open for our 2026 Marketing Intern at the Emerging Writers' Festival. ✍️ This a ten-week internship for someone looking to gain employable experience in arts events marketing and communications. For details and to apply: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/work-with-us/

What does it take to craft a romance worth reading in 2026? Where can you meet other emerging romance writers? Join us online or in-person at The Wheeler Centre for Masterclass: Romance Writing. Grab in-person or online livestream tickets: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

ONE WEEK LEFT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT at Masterclass: Romance Writing! 📅 When: 2 May 2026, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 Where: The Wheeler Centre & streamed online 👉 In-person and online tickets available ----- 🚨 Spots are limited for in-person tickets, so book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

Hear from Leearna Shaw, contemporary rural romance author of 'A Farm in Golden Clouds' (2026), at this year's Masterclass: Romance Writing! 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 Limited in-person & online tickets available so book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

Hear from Olivia Tolich, author of 'Side Character Energy' (2026), at this year's Masterclass: Romance Writing! 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 Limited in-person & online tickets available so book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

EWF is proud to open entries to the 2026 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, in partnership with Hachette Australia. Entry is open to unpublished writers of adult fiction and adult narrative nonfic! Submissions are open until 13 July, 11:59PM AEST: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/richell-priz...

Hear from Josh Hortinela, author of upcoming 'Hate You to Love You' (2026), at this year's Masterclass: Romance Writing! 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 Limited in-person & online tickets available so book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

Absolute pleasure getting to speak with fellow writers about the authors perspective on getting a debut published. Thanks @emergingwriters.bsky.social and Hachette Australia for having me!

Hear from Keshe Chow at this year's Masterclass: Romance Writing! Keshe Chow is a #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of 'Strange Familiars' (2026) and more. 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 Limited tickets available: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

Hear from Jodi McAlister, author of 'An Academic Affair' and YA romantasy 'Valentine' trilogy, at this year's Masterclass: Romance Writing! 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 Limited in-person & online tickets available so book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

Missed out on EWF's first event of 2026 yesterday? No worries! Our upcoming Masterclass: Romance Writing on 2 May is at The Wheeler Centre & streamed online! 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 In-person & online tickets: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

CLOSING TOMORROW! The 2026 Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers is closing Monday 13 April, 11:59PM AEST.🔥 A literary prize for short speculative writing now open to Australian VE and university students. Submit your work here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

Debut romance authors come together to challenge misconceptions, discuss their craft, and analyse subgenres emerging in Aus publishing 📅 When: 2 May 2026, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 Where: The Wheeler Centre & streamed online 👉 In-person and online tickets: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

ONE WEEK TO GO! Join us 16 April, 10AM-4:30PM, for Inside the Publishing House! Our virtual conference taking you behind-the-scenes at one of Australia’s biggest publishing houses, Hachette Australia. Book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/inside-the-p...

What do the possibilities of speculative writing mean to you? Show us in your submission to The Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers. Check out the full details and submit your work here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

The 2026 Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers is closing NEXT WEEK!🔥 A literary prize for short speculative writing in all forms, now open to Australian VE & university students. Check out the full details and submit your work here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

Hear from last year's Speculate Prize winner Melissa King on what it was like to win... and this could be YOU! 🫵 The 2026 Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers is now open to Australian VE and university students. Submit your work here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

There's so much happening at EWF, how are you supposed to keep up? 😵‍💫 ✍️ The Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers ✍️ EWF & Art Guide's New Writers Program 📅 Masterclass: Romance Writing 📅 Inside the Publishing House Don't miss a thing - join our newsletter: confirmsubscription.com/h/y/06705EEF...

Join Sunday Times bestselling author Keshe Chow for an exclusive workshop as part of our Masterclass: Romance Writing! ✨ 📅 2 May 11AM-4:15PM (full event) 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 In-person & online tix: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

Step foot inside the publishing house, and meet members of the Hachette team from across editorial, production, sales, and publicity. Find out how publishers work with writers in 2026. 👉 16 April, full event 10AM-4:30PM 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️ From $30: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/inside-the-p...

Don't miss this writers masterclass! Hear from debut & seasoned romance authors, learn to craft a romance worth reading in 2026, and meet other emerging romance writers 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & streamed 👉 In-person & online tix: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

In this pitching masterclass, learn the must-haves for a successful pitch & the pitfalls to avoid. Publisher Sophie Hamley will run through the mechanics of pitching, with audience Q&A. 👉 16 April, full event 10AM-4:30PM 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️ From $30: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/inside-the-p...

Learn what it takes to craft a romance worth reading in 2026, and meet other emerging romance writers. Hear from debut & seasoned romance authors at this one-day masterclass! 📅 2 May, 11AM-4:15PM 📍 The Wheeler Centre & online 👉 In-person & online tix: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/romance-writ...

⚠️ We've heard some writers need some extra time to polish their submissions for this year's Speculate Prize. This year's prize now closes MONDAY 13 APRIL. That's an extra 3 weeks to get us your short speculative work up to 3k words. Submit here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

Join writer, critic and Art Guide editor Neha Kale for a one-hour workshop on the craft and possibilities of writing on art for publication. Writing on Art is a free workshop, aimed at early-career art and culture writers. Register for free online: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/blog/2026/ar...

The 2026 Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers is CLOSING SOON! A literary prize for short speculative writing in all forms, now open to Australian VE and university students. Submit your work here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

You've been so keen to practice and pitch your work-in-progress manuscripts to Hachette's editorial staff on 10 April that all the slots have SOLD OUT! 😱 📖 JOIN THE PITCH TIME WAITLIST: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/inside-the-p...

Looking for inspiration for your Speculate Prize submission? Check out last year's winning piece, 'The Bungalow' by Melissa King to get your writing juices flowing before the prize closes on Friday 27 March. Check out the full details & submit here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

What will make a publisher read your manuscript? What are publishers looking for when they acquire in 2026? 👉 16 April, full event 10AM-4:30PM 💻 Online via Zoom 🎟️ From $30 This is just one of many sessions at Inside the Publishing House! Book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/inside-the-p...

What do the possibilities of speculative writing mean to you? Show us in your submission to The Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers! The winning writer will receive: 👉 A week-long writing residency 👉 $1,500 👉 and SO much more! Submit here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

The word  ‘crip’  was once used to discriminate. But today, it is reclaimed and celebrated. Our partnered MWF session brings together contributors and editors of the Mascara Literary Review’s anthology 'Crip Stories'. 👉 Grab your tickets: www.mwf.com.au/program/crip...

✍️ Announcing the Art Guide New Writers’ Program, from Art Guide & Emerging Writers’ Festival. This year-long program is for emerging writers writing about art & culture. Apply with: - A cover letter - A CV - A writing sample Full details: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/art-guide-nwp/

In our final piece in collaboration with @emergingwriters.bsky.social, Tara Grace explores loss, embodiment, and continuity in the 2025 @melbcinematheque.bsky.social season, 'Mother Tongue: Australian Women in Animation', guest programmed by Dr Ruth Richards. tinyurl.com/4khyk4jp

The 2026 Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers is a literary prize for short speculative writing in all forms, for Aus VE & university students. The winning writer will receive: 👉 A week-long writing residency 👉 $1,500 👉 and SO much more! Submit here: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/speculate-pr...

💻 Back by popular demand! Inside the Publishing House is a unique, virtual conference running 16 April, 10AM-4:30PM that takes you behind-the-scenes at one of Australia’s biggest publishers, Hachette Australia. ✍️ View the full program & book now: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/inside-the-p...

We are so excited to introduce EWF's new Associate Producer, Parth Rahatekar. We sat down and chatted with Parth so you can get to know them better. Read the full interview on the EWF Blog: emergingwritersfestival.org.au/blog/2026/me...