- Tues 10th June, 6:30pm -

Dominic Amerena’s debut novel perilously balances ethics, ambition and authenticity. Set entirely in the Western suburbs, I Want Everything asks what it means to be a successful writer.

- Sat 21st June, 7:00pm -

Simon Mustoe launches 'How to Survive the Next 100 Years' with Josie Gibson, followed by a panel discussion about advances in community-led conservation.

- Sat 22nd June, 10:30am -

Australia’s premier children’s author and funniest man in the world invites our youngest readers for a morning of mayhem and literature. Free event for kids.

- Sat 22nd June, 12:00pm -

YA-novelists Demet Divaroren (Blood Moon Bride) and Lili Wilkinson (Unhallowed Halls) talk fantasy, romantasy and world-building.

- Sat 22nd June, 12:30pm -

The St Mary’s Year 6 poets go head-to-head in a slam.

- Sat 22nd June, 2:00pm -

Sophie Gillies and Karen Erasmus (Wombat Poos are Square) explore the strange poos Australian animals do, followed by a craft activity. Free event for children.

- Sat 22nd June, 2:00pm -

You have four minutes to impress the judges with your writing. Register to read online via willylitfest.org.au.

- Sat 22nd June, 3:00pm -

Troy Hunter and Amy Doak talk about their YA-murder mysteries and the teen inclination for crime (novels).

- Sat 22nd June, 3:00pm -

We pay homage to local legend and crime writer Kerry Greenwood with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries screenwriter Elizabeth Coleman and Lindy Cameron.

- Sat 22nd June, 10:30am -

Australia’s premier children’s author and funniest man in the world invites our youngest readers for a morning of mayhem and literature. Free event for kids.

- Sat 22nd June, 12:00pm -

YA-novelists Demet Divaroren (Blood Moon Bride) and Lili Wilkinson (Unhallowed Halls) talk fantasy, romantasy and world-building.

- Sun 22nd June, 12:00pm -

Whether you’re scribbling poems in the margins, journaling or plotting out your next novel, join this free one-hour creative writing workshop with Louise Karch.

- Sat 22nd June, 12:30pm -

The St Mary’s Year 6 poets go head-to-head in a slam.

- Sat 22nd June, 2:00pm -

Sophie Gillies and Karen Erasmus (Wombat Poos are Square) explore the strange poos Australian animals do, followed by a craft activity. Free event for children.

- Sat 22nd June, 3:00pm -

Troy Hunter and Amy Doak talk about their YA-murder mysteries and the teen inclination for crime (novels).

- Fri 20th June, 7:00pm -

Stereo Stories returns at Willy Lit Fest! Under the direction of Vin Maskell, don't miss an enchanting evening of memoir and music.

- Sun 22nd June, 8:00am -

Four writers, Laura McCluskey, Katia Ariel, James Bradley, and Mark Smith read on the theme of swimming, followed by a winter dip.

- Sun 22nd June, 10:30am -

Australia’s premier children’s author and funniest man in the world invites our youngest readers for a morning of mayhem and literature. Free event for kids.

- Sun 22nd June, 12:30pm -

The St Mary’s Year 6 poets go head-to-head in a slam.

- Sun 22nd June, 2:00pm -

You have four minutes to impress the judges with your writing. Register to read online via willylitfest.org.au.

- Sat 21st June, 10:00am -

How fast can you complete The Westsider crossword? Register below to compete.

- Sat 21st June, 1:30pm -

Caroline Parker shows us how to make an all-natural cold and flu remedy and an onion poultice.

- Sat 21st June, 3:00pm -

Dave Witty hosts a walking tour of significant trees in the Williamstown Botanic Gardens. Meet at the corner entrance of Giffard St and the Esplanade.

- Sat 21st June, 3:00pm -

Write the seasons of your life, and gain new perspectives on your own cycles of regeneration, growth and hibernation.

- Sat 21st June, 4:30pm -

Rijn Collins takes us through some solstice rituals you can use to inspire your writing.

- Sun 22nd June, 12:00pm -

Whether you’re scribbling poems in the margins, journaling or plotting out your next novel, join this free one-hour creative writing workshop with Louise Karch.