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Six of Australia’s best emerging literary voices share their work at a special Melbourne Writers Festival edition of The Next Big Thing.

Discover new works and celebrate cutting-edge writing talent at a special MWF edition of The Next Big Thing, a much-loved readings series from The Wheeler Centre.

Over a drink at The Moat, hear from six of Australia’s most exciting emerging literary voices, including novelist Dominic Amerena (I Want Everything), graphic novelist Rachel Ang (I Ate the Whole World to Find You), memoirist Candice Chung (Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You), poet Jacinta Le Plastrier (these memories require), romcom author Cynthia Timoti (Salty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Nice) and Voiceworks contributor and poet Isabella Eichler-Onus.

Presented in partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival

Dominic Amerena

The Next Big Thing: Melbourne Writers Festival 2025 Edition