Emerging Writers
Interviews with emerging writers from Australia and abroad.
Emerging Writers Series: Mark Mupotsa-Russell
Mark chatted with us about the (long) road to publishing his debut, why your book pitch is a vital but underrated skill, and what he really thinks about karmic debt.
Emerging Writers Series: Kylie Mirmohamadi
Kylie spoke to us about her path to publication and what putting her debut novel out into the world has helped to teach her about writing – and herself.
Emerging Writers Series: Anna Jacobson
Anna Jacobson chats with us about her debut memoir, the role of Narrative Medicine and how creativity gave her back her identity.
Emerging Writers Series: Jordan Prosser
Jordan tells us about the 10-year journey to his debut novel, writing for page vs screen, and some of his lessons on the way to publication.
Emerging Writers Series: Sharlene Allsopp
Sharlene fills us in on her creative journey, the power of First Nations storytelling, and her next writing projects.
Emerging Writers Series: Robbie Coburn
It was a pleasure to chat to Robbie more about his work, his journey into poetry and the lifeline that it offers.
Emerging Writers Series: Annie McCann
Annie spoke with us about storytelling prowess, diversity in Australian literature, and what’s next on the cards in her writing journey.
Emerging Writers Series: Miranda Darling
Miranda chats to us about the invisible stories of women, the subversive potential of humour and why her latest heroine isn’t a ‘sad girl.’
Emerging Writers Series: Mykaela Saunders
Dr Mykaela Saunders chatted with us about speculative fiction, writing about place and home, and why winning literary prizes offers so much more than simply recognition.
Emerging Writers Series: Tilly Lawless
Tilly spoke with us about her second novel, the delights of fan fiction and writing complex female characters.
Emerging Writers Series: The Provocative Inklings
The Provocative Inklings are an emerging Melbourne writing collective, with a keen focus on celebrating creative writing in all its many forms.
Emerging Writers Series: Claire Van Ryn
Claire chats with us about her publishing journey, creative influences, writing advice and what she’s working on next.
Emerging Writers Series: Yen-Rong Wong
Yen-Rong spoke to us about her new essay collection, the role of non-fiction writing about sex in Australian literature and oh, so much more!
Emerging Writers Series: Vidya Madabushi
Vidya talked to us about her writing journey and influences, and why it all ultimately comes down to exploring the “tiny sparks of light” in the dark.
Emerging Writers Series: Anna Kate Blair
Anna spoke with us about her writing process, and her thoughts on Sophia’s characterisation, and how she was inspired by the “modernist myth of progress.”
Emerging Writers Series: Susie Anderson
Award-winning poet Susie Anderson chatted with us about her debut poetry collection the body country, the long journey that lead to publication and the importance of persistence in the world of writers.
Emerging Writers Series: Laura Picklesimer
We caught up with Laura Picklesimer to chat about her debut Kill For Love, murderous Barbies and her journey to publishing.
Emerging Writers Series: Melanie Saward
Mel chatted with us about why good kids do bad things, the power of fire and what Country gives her as a writer.
Emerging Writers Series: Jaidyn Luke Attard
Jaidyn Luke Attard spoke to us about what street poetry means to him, and how the form is a step away from the “unattainable and gatekeeperish” barriers in traditional publishing.
Emerging Writers Series: Pip Finkemeyer
We chat with Pip about the prevalence of ‘sad girl’ novels, the role of delusion in overcoming self-doubt and coming of age as a writer in Berlin.