Speculate Prize Anthology Launch

Speculate Prize Anthology Launch

  • 17 Sep 2025
  • 06:30pm - 07:30pm
  • Pay-What-You-Wish
  • Melbourne City
  • The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
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RMIT University is thrilled to partner with Emerging Writers Festival for the 'Speculate Prize for Emerging Writers Anthology' launch.

The inaugural Speculate Prize Anthology is a vibrant collection of bold, boundary-pushing new writing from emerging Australian voices. Published by RMIT's Bowen Street Press, this anthology showcases speculative fiction that reimagines the world as we know it – stories that question, dream, and disrupt. 

Clink the champagne glasses, grab a copy of the anthology, and enjoy readings and a panel featuring writers Sophie He, Will Moss, Tim Loveday, and 2025 Speculate Prize winner Melissa King.

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