Melbourne Writers Festival returns in person this September, with more than 270 storytellers featured over 4 ambitious days of programming.

Michaela McGuire, Artistic Director of Melbourne Writers Festival joins the Breakfasters crew to discuss this year's theme, 'Ambition', as well as highlights from the program, including Opening Night where recent Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Jennifer Down (Bodies of Light), Booker Prize finalist Mohsin Hamid (Exit West, The Last White Man) and Distinguished Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson (Talkin' Up to the White Woman) reflect on their ambitions.

This year's program also features events programmed by First Nation's curators Chelsea Watego and Jazz Money, including The MWF Big Debate: Nihilism Makes Life Worth Living.

Melbourne Writers Festival takes place from 8 – 11 September.