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The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers 2025

The prestigious Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, presented in partnership by Emerging Writers' Festival & Hachette Australia, is back. Entries are open to unpublished writers of adult fiction and adult narrative non-fiction. The winner will receive $10,000 in prize money and a year’s mentoring with one of Hachette Australia’s publishers.

Masterclass: Filmmaking

EWF and Writers’ Victoria are teaming up to be the gateway for emerging writers and filmmakers into the world of film and television. In this one-day masterclass on filmmaking, hear from some of Australia’s great screenwriters, directors and producers on both craft, and everything behind-the-scenes of the screen industry. Coming to The Wheeler Centre on 31 May, tickets on sale now!

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Meet the EWF 2025 Guest Curator, Coral Reeve!

We are so excited to introduce the Guest Curator for the 2025 Emerging Writers' Festival, coming 11-18 September. Meet Coral Reeve!

Speculate Prize

8 May, 2025

Inaugural shortlist of the Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers

The Emerging Writers Festival and RMIT University are delighted to announce the Shortlist of the inaugural Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers.

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7 May, 2025

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Announcing, Masterclass: Playwriting! In partnership with The Wheeler Centre

Take a deep dive into the craft, process and industry of theatre-making in this special masterclass presented in partnership by Emerging Writers’ Festival & The Wheeler Centre. A selection of Australia’s most acclaimed playwrights, dramaturgs, di...

Artists

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Stephanie Ongkowijoyo – EWF Digital Reporters on Melbourne Writers Festival

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Emerging Writers Festival

Australia’s premier festival for new
and emerging writers.

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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