From soft-cyberpunk-with-feelings virtual reality to horror-infused dramas and Afrofuturist epics, speculative storytelling runs the whole gamut of paradigm-changing, out-of-the-genre-box storytelling. Join our artists as they discuss how speculative storytelling allows them to explore present-day concerns such as identity, climate, abolition and how notions of the past can be used to represent our future.
Presented in partnership with Affirm Press
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The National Young Writers’ Festival is a non-profit organisation made by and for young artists to help foster a sense of community and allow young writers to connect, share skills and hone their craft. We pride ourselves on paying all writers programmed for the festival but we are reliant on government funding and philanthropic support to make our festival happen. Your donation allows us to continue supporting young artists, increase the number of writers we are able to program, and improve our capacity and resources to hold high quality events.
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