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The 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Artistic Director Lisa Dempster. The festival ran from May 26 until June 5th, 2011.
A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival.
The 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Festival Director Lisa Dempster - the Lego Poetry event just one of dozens of events held in Melbourne in May, 2011.
Highlights the importance of the inclusion of social media in Emerging Writers' Festival events, programming and ethos
A white A4 page with black printed text with details of a Lego Poetry event, held as part of the 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2011 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne, lego, poetry
The First Word is the traditional opening night Emerging Writers' Festival event. The event offers a sample of what is to come during the festival. This flyer, advertising the 2009 First Word event, also lists the staff, Board and partners.
A black and white A4 page folded into a flyer providing details of the First Word opening night Emerging Writers' Festival in 2009.
emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the emerging writer, books, first word, david ryding
Rich Text was a partnership between the Emerging Writers' Festival in 2007 and RMIT Gallery. It consisted of an exhibition of text, from which this book was produced.
A gold and black book with Rich Text in cursive script on the front
emerging writers' festival, literary programming, the wheeler centre, rmit gallery, 2007
The Emerging Writer is an insider’s guide to the craft, philosophy and politics of being a writer. Whether you’re facing your first blank page or negotiating a publishing contract, this book is full of indispensable advice for any emerging writer hoping to turn their seedling of an idea into a mighty tree. The Emerging Writer - Volume Two was published in 2013 and edited by Andre Dao.
A book with a red and white cover, with cartoons depicting a small plant growing into a large tree.
emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the emerging writer, books, andre dao, 2013
The Emerging Writer is an insider’s guide full of valuable advice from fellow travellers – a resource you can keep within arm’s length, for when you need to consult that map again to help you find your way. The book was published in 2012 and edited by Karen Pickering.
A blue, yellow and black book with an image of a fanciful hot air balloon on the cover.
emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the emerging writer, books, karen pickering, 2012,
The Reader brings together ideas and insights into the craft, philosophy and politics of being a writer. It’s about writing and everything that comes with that: editing and publishing, motivation and distraction, the missed opportunities and the poetics of failure. With articles, essays, poems, fiction and artworks, The Reader blurs the lines between the creative and the critical, ultimately asking, what is it to be a writer? The book was published in 2010 and edited by Aden Rolfe
The second volume of The Reader, this book has a blue cover depicting a drawn writer at work in the only light room of a building.
emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the reader, books, aden rolfe, 2010,
The Reader includes articles, essays, poems, stories and artworks that presents highlights from the 2009 Festival and the writing world beyond. Recreating the diversity of writing forms and styles that the Emerging Writers’ Festival showcases, The Reader includes novelists, journalists, screenwriters, comedians, poets, playwrights, spoken word artists, comics writers and others, all talking about or showcasing their particular craft – all talking shop – but in a way that is useful and interesting to all writers. The book was published in 2009 and edited by Dion Kagan
The Reader is the first Emerging Writers' Festival book. It has a black and silver cover with circular motifs on the front.
emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the reader, books, dion kagan
This is a collection of three business sized cards, printed for various uses at various times for the Emerging Writers' Festival.
A collection of three business cards printed for use by Emerging Writers' Festival director's and as a way to download the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival digital showbag.
emerging writers' festival, literary programming, the wheeler centre,
Winners of the Monash University Undergraduate Prize for Creative Writing are announced at the Emerging Writers' Festival and receive a paid opportunity to publish something in the EWF publication 'The Emerging Reader'. Monash University is a major EWF partner.
A blue and white flyer with black text advertising the 2013 Monash University Undergraduate Prize for Creative Writing, which is run in conjunction with the Emerging Writers' Festival.
10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, festival, monash university, undergraduate prize for creative writing
In 2010, Emerging Writers' Festival Director Lisa Demspter, ran a Zine Bus, which travelled around Melbourne's inner north and city running workshops, panels and events. The Zine Bus was held on Saturday May 29th, 2010. The badge is most likely form 2010.
A small white badge with black text and a red love heart, produced for the Emerging Writers' Festival, mostly likely in 2010 and 2011.
2010 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne, zine bus
In 2010, Emerging Writers' Festival Director Lisa Demspter, ran a Zine Bus, which travelled around Melbourne's inner north and city running workshops, panels and events. The Zine Bus was held on Saturday May 29th, 2010.
A small flyer with black text and zine and green graphics, advertising the 2010 Emerging Writers' Festival Zine Bus.
2010 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne, zine bus
This is the audience survey, developed after the first Emerging Writers' Festival, held in 2004. Surveying and understanding the wants and needs of audiences has always been an important part of programming for the following year at the EWF.
A black and white folded survey for audiences of the first Emerging Writers' Festival, held in 2004.
2004 emerging writers' festival, richard watts, express media, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival was the third EWF. Surveying and understanding the wants and needs of audiences has always been an important part of programming for the following year at the EWF.
A green A4 page with printing on both sides that surveys participants of the 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2006 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The Signal Express provided daily reviews, interviews and printed materials around the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival. These include articles including a Q&A with Director Sam Twyford-Moore.
A series of black and white, A4 printed publications that focus on the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival.
10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, festival
The Emerging Writers' Festival sells golden tickets each year. A golden ticket entitles the holder access to all Industry Insider events, Emerging Q&A, The Pitch, The Writers' Conference and additional events and benefits including VIP seating.
An A4 letter with a gold badge attached to the top right corner. The Emerging Writers' Festival logo is the centre top and the letter contains dot points detailing the benefits of a 'golden ticket'.
10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, festival
The 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by festival Director Steve Grimwade. The festival ran from My 25 until May 27, 2007 at the Melbourne Town Hall, Federation Square and the State Library of Victoria.
A black flyer with gold printing advertising the 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival, including details of sponsors, an overview of the program and dates and contact details.
emerging writers' festival, 2007, literary programming, the wheeler centre, steve grimwade, zine fair
All writers are paid $75 to appear at the Emerging Writers' Festival. This flyer is seeking people to sponsor the appearance of one emerging writer at the 2011 festival.
A white, green and yellow flyer with black font, looking for supporters to become a Pen Pal to sponsor one emerging writers' attendance at the 2011 festival.
2011 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by festival Director Sam Twyford-Moore. 2013 marks the tneth anniversary of the organisation.
A green, white, brown and orange poster advertising the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival, which ran from May 23rd until June 2nd in 2013.
10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, festival
The 2010 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by festival Director Lisa Dempster. Highlights of the programming include the Living Library, Page Parlour and Zine bus.
A large white poster with multi-coloured text advertising the 2010 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2010 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Festival Director David Ryding.
A blue, grey and white poster advertising the 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival, running from May 10-11 in 2008.
2008 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Director David Ryding, with highlights including the 48 Hour Play Generator and Speakers' Corner.
A black, grey and white poster advertising the 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2009 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Director Lisa Dempster. The festival ran from May 26 until June 5th, 2011.
A white poster with blue font and colourful paint markings advertising the 2011 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2011 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
This poster is advertising the 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival, which was Directed by Steve Grimwade in 2007.
A red, black and white poster advertising the 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival, including festival dates and sponsor logos.
emerging writers' festival, 2007, literary programming, the wheeler centre, steve grimwade, zine fair
The 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival ran from May 23rd until June 2nd, 2013. The festival was held in Melbourne and offered 68 events across 11 days. Program highlights include the Writers' Town Hall Conference, the late night literary programming at new Festival Hub 1000 £ Bend and the health and well-being focused Writers' Retreat at Abbotsford Convent.
A collection of digital photographs associated with the 2013 Emerging Writers' Festival. All photographed within this sample were taken by photographer mark Gambino.
10th emerging writers' festival, sam twyford-moore, 2013, program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, anniversary, literary festival, melbourne, abbotsford convent,
The 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival was held in May and was the fifth time the festival ran. It was the first EWF programmed by Artistic Director David Ryding, with special events including a Zine Fair, 48 Hour Play Generator and a series of artists responding to the work of singer songwriter Paul Kelly.
A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2008 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2008 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne, paul kelly
The 2012 Emerging Writers' Festival was the ninth Emerging Writers' Festival - and the year that marked the beginning of EWF Digital. Lisa Dempster was Artistic Director
A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2012 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2012 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2010 Emerging Writers' Festival was the first EWF programmed by Artistic Director Lisa Dempster. The Festival ran in Melbourne from May 21st until May 30th, 2010.
A collection of digital photographs associated with the 2010 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2010 emerging writers' festival, lisa dempster, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival was held from April 7-9 in 2006. This small collection of images feature Artistic Director Steve Grimwade and other Emerging Writers' Festival and Express Media staff.
A collection of digital photographs associated with the 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2006 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by David Ryding and ran from May 22nd until May 31st. Program highlights include Speed Dating, The First Word and the Weekend Town Hall Conference.
A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2009 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
The 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Steve Grimwade and ran from Friday, 25 May to Sunday, 27 May 2007, at the Melbourne Town Hall, State Library Victoria and Federation Square. Special events in 2007 included: - Friday night launch featuring a keynote speech by Waleed Ali on issues key to emerging writers - The 48-Hour Play Generator - Scrabble - the best in wordplay – the Festival's Saturday night party - Independent Press and Zine Fair – all day Sunday in the Atrium - RMIT Gallery art/text exhibition from May 1 - Speed Dating for writers and editors
A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2007 Emerging Writers' Festival.
2007 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne
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