The Burbidge Prize
Entries are open for the Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award, which will mark its 20th anniversary this year from its new home at Williamstown Literary... Read More
Willy Lit Fest Silver Lining 2021
We announce with joy and jubilation and a solid cocktail of caution, The Williamstown Literary Festival 2021 theme — Silver Lining.
Come 18 to 20 June 2021, we will return to the majestic Town Hall in Williamstown where well-dressed folk will step from a scenic setting into the middle of the hall and our sable cloud will turn forth her silver lining and celebrate once again our annual winter west festival of words.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the people of the Yalikit Willum and we pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.
Thank you to our sponsor, Creative Cities Hobsons Bay for their support in making this happen.
Silver Lining
18-20 June 2021
“Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud
Turn forth her silver lining on the night?” John Milton
Bringing our festival community together at the Williamstown Town Hall and in the clouds
Recent News
The two Kates: Kate Grevnville in conversation with Kate Mildenhall
The Willy Lit Fest 2021 got off to an exhilarating start on Thursday 18th February with a Zoom conversation between celebrated Australian author Kate Grenville... Read More
Meet the Adas’ 2021 Judges
Meet the 2021 Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes’ Judges Prose LIs Grove loves good writing. She has taught language and literature, English and French, at secondary and... Read More
Enjoy 2020 Vision online again
Enjoy 2020 Vision online again! Whether you missed out first time around or just want to enjoy them again, our online sessions are now available... Read More
Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award
We are excited to announce the addition of a new writing prize for Willy Lit Fest in 2021, the Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award. Now in... Read More
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2020
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Williamstown Literary Festival Association Incorporated Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Williamstown Literary Festival... Read More
