"I was consumed with a fear of darkness as a child that followed me throughout my life, and was teased by my own parents for using a nightlight while still in high school."

"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."

"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...

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Read the 2016 print program today, featuring the artwork of Snip Green.

Courtney and Emilie talk about their grandmothers, Copernicus, uncut galaxies, poetry and German presidents.

Bri Lee talks with EWF about her exchange with the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival.

Each year, five Ambassadors are invited to share their experience and insight with the next generation of writers at the National Writers’ Conference. Please make Adam Liaw, Alice Pung, Chandani Lokuge, First Dog on the Moon and Omar Musa welcome!