Express Media, publishers of Voiceworks and advocates for young writers all over the shop will be holding their inaugural Melbourne Emerging Writers Festival this long weekend, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th January 2004.

Of special interest may be a panel hosted by Cordite editor David Prater entitled ?If You Can Understand It, Is It Poetry?? (Sunday January 25, 12.30pm).

The opening night party (The Victoria Hotel, 215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne from 7pm) is a free event. Don?t delay, book now as places are limited! To RSVP simply send an email or phone 03 9326 8367.