The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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Elena Hogan

Elena Hogan is an emerging writer and artist working on unceded Wurundjeri land. Since 2021, Elena has dedicated herself to her debut novel, Everything Before Gia, a family saga, queer mystery and social commentary on transgender rights. She has been published by Farrago, Voiceworks, the Emerging Writers Festival and Regional Arts Australia.

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