Adam Liaw on being an Ambassador for the Emerging Writers' Festival.

"I fell madly in love with the festival when I first moved to Melbourne in 2014, and it's been a highlight of my year ever since. I wanted to be closer to and more involved with the festival. It's a great learning and skills-development opportunity t...

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...

"I was looking for something big and colourful to do this year; something I could really test myself against and grow through. When I heard about the opportunity to be a Creative Producer at the Emerging Writers’ Festival, I knew it was the perfect...

"At this point in my life I know two things for sure: 1. I am at my best when working on creative projects. 2. I have an unfettered love for writers’ festivals."

"I feel more connected with my fellow Melbourne artists and creators than ever before. Getting the chance to work on projects and seeing them start to come to fruition (after weeks of work and prep) is just something so rewarding."

"Working on my little corner of the EWF program has allowed me to think about how to engage diverse audiences with all the tremendous, terrifically terrific work Australian writers are doing right now, right at this very moment, right under our very...