The National Young Writers’ Festival (NYWF) is an annual gathering of young writers. A place to show work, share ideas, and learn. Our programs are free, and made by and for young writers who create across stage, page, web and beyond.

The National Young Writers’ Festival (NYWF) is an annual gathering of young writers. A place to show work, share ideas, and learn. Our programs are free, and made by and for young writers who create across stage, page, web and beyond.
Storytellers, artists, poets, journalists, comedians, podcasters, songwriters, comics, editors, we want you! Applications to be part of the 2025 NYWF will be open from 7 April to 28 April 2025 (11:59pm AEST).
NYWF aims to be as accessible and varied as possible. Read our full access information.