"I’m expecting a no-holds-barred, knock-down-drag-out clash between two passionate teams who share a love of language, even as they attempt to use it to disembowel each other’s arguments."

The wonder of women, diversity in publishing, sharing story. Festival artist Allison Whittaker talks about her appearance at the Emerging Writers' Festival this year.

Criticism we love from critics we admire.

The stuff of terror: ghosts, slugs, myki fines, and being a 13-year-old.

In conversation with Robert Watkins and Brodie Lancaster.

"It may seem like a no-brainer, but consume art voraciously – if you’re into theatre, see shows every week. If it’s writing, read lots! Go to gigs, meet artists, writers, producers. There is such a plethora of arts festivals and events in Melbo...

Share with us your favourite Australian debut book and you could win one of three copies of Ruth Clare's debut 'Enemy', a daughter's story of how her father brought the Vietnam war home.

Do you live in regional Victoria and would like to be a part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival 2016? Is there an exciting literary element in your home town that you would like to share to a national and international audience?