The EWF Blog

Is it a dream or is it a poem?

Melissa Keil is a writer and children’s book editor. She is the author of three YA novels: Life in Outer Space, The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl and The Secret Science of Magic.

I am often surprised by the sounds I make in my unguarded moments – more surprised when I realise others have heard them too. The tight, high-pitched voice I use to thank tram drivers. The deeper pitch and accent when I speak to men I don't like. I...

Over the past three years I researched the history of crime and investigation in London. Here are some of the weirdest things I found out:

My absolute favourite thing in the whole world is hanging out with other wheelchair users. There is something conspiratorial about this particular joy, something brazen about how much space we take up together.

Five celebrated Australian writers will headline the National Writers’ Conference on 22–23 June as part of the 2019 Emerging Writers’ Festival.

Congratulations to the 2019 Melbourne Recital Centre Writers’ Residency recipients: Kiara Lindsay, Xanthea O'Connor, Caitlin McGregor and mentor Adalya Nash Hussein.