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The Adas – a great opportunity for writers

Alana Kelsall describes the impact of entering and winning the 2014 Ada Cambridge Poetry prize. ‘When I entered the Ada Cambridge Poetry Competition, I had just come...

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You’re invited to the WLF AGM 2022

Willy Lit Fest is launching its 2022 program at a special event with Paul Kennedy and Alicia Sometimes

Willy Lit Fest returns with Trivia

Volunteer with Willy Lit Fest 2022

Introducing our new Program Director

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Dear friend of the Williamstown Literary Festival,⁠
⁠
You are invited to our Annual General Meeting. The AGM will take place in The Gallery, at the Williamstown Library⁠
on Wednesday August 24 2022, from 7 to 8pm. ⁠
⁠
If you are not yet a Member of the Association, please fill in an Association Membership Application Form for 2022-23 and return it to the Festival Secretary Chris Ringrose, by August 17. This form can be downloaded from our website. ⁠
⁠
Members are able to vote on any motions tabled at the AGM. Non-members are welcome to attend the meeting.⁠
⁠
We are seeking new committee members who could assist in the planning and and running of the Festival in 2023, especially in the following areas:⁠
✨ co-ordinating our writing awards⁠
✨ assisting with promotion and publicity for the festival⁠
✨ helping keep our website up-to-date and maintain our subscriber database⁠
⁠
If you would be interested in standing for the committee, please email c.ringrose@willylitfest.org.au.

@willylitfest

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Dear friend of the Williamstown Literary Festival,⁠ ⁠ You are invited to our Annual General Meeting. The AGM will take place in The Gallery, at the Williamstown Library⁠ on Wednesday August 24 2022, from 7 to 8pm. ⁠ ⁠ If you are not yet a Member of the Association, please fill in an Association Membership Application Form for 2022-23 and return it to the Festival Secretary Chris Ringrose, by August 17. This form can be downloaded from our website. ⁠ ⁠ Members are able to vote on any motions tabled at the AGM. Non-members are welcome to attend the meeting.⁠ ⁠ We are seeking new committee members who could assist in the planning and and running of the Festival in 2023, especially in the following areas:⁠ ✨ co-ordinating our writing awards⁠ ✨ assisting with promotion and publicity for the festival⁠ ✨ helping keep our website up-to-date and maintain our subscriber database⁠ ⁠ If you would be interested in standing for the committee, please email c.ringrose@willylitfest.org.au.

2 weeks ago

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1/15

Announcing the full list of winners of the 2022 Adas and JBBSA:⁠
⁠
The Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize: ⁠
First prize: ‘All Words Have a History’ by Cynthia Troup ($500 AV Jennings)⁠
Runner up: ‘Grace’ by Anna Hotta⁠
Highly commended: ‘Old Friends ‘by Sean Walshe⁠
Commended: ‘The Wave’ by Dominique Hecq⁠
Commended: ‘Caroline Liardet’ by Dave Witty⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Living in Childscale’ by Andrea Campbell⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Swimming’ by Catherine Edwards⁠
Shortlisted: ‘A Bold Lip’ by Jean Flynn⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Dusting Myself Off’ by Debi Hamilton⁠
Shortlisted: ‘The Orange’ by Saraid Taylor⁠
⁠
The Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize ⁠
First prize: ‘Shearwaters Returning’ by David Francis ($500 AV Jennings)⁠
Runner up: ‘In Praise of Habit’ by Carolyn Masel⁠
Highly commended: ‘New Dawn’ by Joanne Fairclough⁠
Highly commended: ‘Camouflage’ by Richenda Rudman⁠
Commended: ‘Phone Call’ by Kat Buttigieg⁠
Commended: ‘Ode to Intrusive Thought’ by Simone King⁠
Commended: ‘When We Were First Year Apprentices’ by Carl Walsh⁠
Shortlisted: ‘COVID Games’ by David Francis⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Return to Tallow Creek’ by Simone King⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Yellow Wheatfields, Blue Sky, Black Smoke’ by Lidia Ostepeev⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Plastic Flowers’ by Sarah Stivens⁠
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The Young Adas Short Story Prize⁠
First Prize: ‘Elegy: An Ode to Lost Stars’ by Eve Bugeja ($250 Documents on Call)⁠
Runner Up: ‘Heart’s Desire’ by Siya Gauri Singh⁠
Highly commended: ‘Forever in Solitude’ by Farha Mohamed Fahim⁠
Highly commended: ‘A Coming of Age (In Colour)’ by Joann Manoj Jacob⁠
Commended: ‘The Birds from Yesterday’ by Charlize Miranda⁠
Commended: ‘How to Bake a Cake’ by Crislin Rosete⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Arrival’ by Alan Basman⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Birthday Cake’ by Alex Eagles⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Her’ by Naomi Kiyaga⁠
Shortlisted: ‘What Does a Rose Mean?’ by Sophie Parnham⁠
⁠
The Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award⁠
First prize: ‘Photo Day’ by Joanne Fairclough ($500 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠
Runner up: ‘My Name is Clare’ by Helen Manias ($250 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠
Highly commended: ‘Growth’ by Kathryn Thacker⁠
Commended: ‘Catherine the Courageous’ by Catherine Plush⁠
Commended: ‘Speaking Up’ by Suchita Vanessa Smith⁠
⁠
Photos @william_w_hung

Announcing the full list of winners of the 2022 Adas and JBBSA:⁠
⁠
The Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize: ⁠
First prize: ‘All Words Have a History’ by Cynthia Troup ($500 AV Jennings)⁠
Runner up: ‘Grace’ by Anna Hotta⁠
Highly commended: ‘Old Friends ‘by Sean Walshe⁠
Commended: ‘The Wave’ by Dominique Hecq⁠
Commended: ‘Caroline Liardet’ by Dave Witty⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Living in Childscale’ by Andrea Campbell⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Swimming’ by Catherine Edwards⁠
Shortlisted: ‘A Bold Lip’ by Jean Flynn⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Dusting Myself Off’ by Debi Hamilton⁠
Shortlisted: ‘The Orange’ by Saraid Taylor⁠
⁠
The Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize ⁠
First prize: ‘Shearwaters Returning’ by David Francis ($500 AV Jennings)⁠
Runner up: ‘In Praise of Habit’ by Carolyn Masel⁠
Highly commended: ‘New Dawn’ by Joanne Fairclough⁠
Highly commended: ‘Camouflage’ by Richenda Rudman⁠
Commended: ‘Phone Call’ by Kat Buttigieg⁠
Commended: ‘Ode to Intrusive Thought’ by Simone King⁠
Commended: ‘When We Were First Year Apprentices’ by Carl Walsh⁠
Shortlisted: ‘COVID Games’ by David Francis⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Return to Tallow Creek’ by Simone King⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Yellow Wheatfields, Blue Sky, Black Smoke’ by Lidia Ostepeev⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Plastic Flowers’ by Sarah Stivens⁠
⁠
The Young Adas Short Story Prize⁠
First Prize: ‘Elegy: An Ode to Lost Stars’ by Eve Bugeja ($250 Documents on Call)⁠
Runner Up: ‘Heart’s Desire’ by Siya Gauri Singh⁠
Highly commended: ‘Forever in Solitude’ by Farha Mohamed Fahim⁠
Highly commended: ‘A Coming of Age (In Colour)’ by Joann Manoj Jacob⁠
Commended: ‘The Birds from Yesterday’ by Charlize Miranda⁠
Commended: ‘How to Bake a Cake’ by Crislin Rosete⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Arrival’ by Alan Basman⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Birthday Cake’ by Alex Eagles⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Her’ by Naomi Kiyaga⁠
Shortlisted: ‘What Does a Rose Mean?’ by Sophie Parnham⁠
⁠
The Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award⁠
First prize: ‘Photo Day’ by Joanne Fairclough ($500 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠
Runner up: ‘My Name is Clare’ by Helen Manias ($250 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠
Highly commended: ‘Growth’ by Kathryn Thacker⁠
Commended: ‘Catherine the Courageous’ by Catherine Plush⁠
Commended: ‘Speaking Up’ by Suchita Vanessa Smith⁠
⁠
Photos @william_w_hung

Announcing the full list of winners of the 2022 Adas and JBBSA:⁠
⁠
The Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize: ⁠
First prize: ‘All Words Have a History’ by Cynthia Troup ($500 AV Jennings)⁠
Runner up: ‘Grace’ by Anna Hotta⁠
Highly commended: ‘Old Friends ‘by Sean Walshe⁠
Commended: ‘The Wave’ by Dominique Hecq⁠
Commended: ‘Caroline Liardet’ by Dave Witty⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Living in Childscale’ by Andrea Campbell⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Swimming’ by Catherine Edwards⁠
Shortlisted: ‘A Bold Lip’ by Jean Flynn⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Dusting Myself Off’ by Debi Hamilton⁠
Shortlisted: ‘The Orange’ by Saraid Taylor⁠
⁠
The Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize ⁠
First prize: ‘Shearwaters Returning’ by David Francis ($500 AV Jennings)⁠
Runner up: ‘In Praise of Habit’ by Carolyn Masel⁠
Highly commended: ‘New Dawn’ by Joanne Fairclough⁠
Highly commended: ‘Camouflage’ by Richenda Rudman⁠
Commended: ‘Phone Call’ by Kat Buttigieg⁠
Commended: ‘Ode to Intrusive Thought’ by Simone King⁠
Commended: ‘When We Were First Year Apprentices’ by Carl Walsh⁠
Shortlisted: ‘COVID Games’ by David Francis⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Return to Tallow Creek’ by Simone King⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Yellow Wheatfields, Blue Sky, Black Smoke’ by Lidia Ostepeev⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Plastic Flowers’ by Sarah Stivens⁠
⁠
The Young Adas Short Story Prize⁠
First Prize: ‘Elegy: An Ode to Lost Stars’ by Eve Bugeja ($250 Documents on Call)⁠
Runner Up: ‘Heart’s Desire’ by Siya Gauri Singh⁠
Highly commended: ‘Forever in Solitude’ by Farha Mohamed Fahim⁠
Highly commended: ‘A Coming of Age (In Colour)’ by Joann Manoj Jacob⁠
Commended: ‘The Birds from Yesterday’ by Charlize Miranda⁠
Commended: ‘How to Bake a Cake’ by Crislin Rosete⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Arrival’ by Alan Basman⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Birthday Cake’ by Alex Eagles⁠
Shortlisted: ‘Her’ by Naomi Kiyaga⁠
Shortlisted: ‘What Does a Rose Mean?’ by Sophie Parnham⁠
⁠
The Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award⁠
First prize: ‘Photo Day’ by Joanne Fairclough ($500 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠
Runner up: ‘My Name is Clare’ by Helen Manias ($250 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠
Highly commended: ‘Growth’ by Kathryn Thacker⁠
Commended: ‘Catherine the Courageous’ by Catherine Plush⁠
Commended: ‘Speaking Up’ by Suchita Vanessa Smith⁠
⁠
Photos @william_w_hung

@willylitfest

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Announcing the full list of winners of the 2022 Adas and JBBSA:⁠ ⁠ The Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize: ⁠ First prize: ‘All Words Have a History’ by Cynthia Troup ($500 AV Jennings)⁠ Runner up: ‘Grace’ by Anna Hotta⁠ Highly commended: ‘Old Friends ‘by Sean Walshe⁠ Commended: ‘The Wave’ by Dominique Hecq⁠ Commended: ‘Caroline Liardet’ by Dave Witty⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Living in Childscale’ by Andrea Campbell⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Swimming’ by Catherine Edwards⁠ Shortlisted: ‘A Bold Lip’ by Jean Flynn⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Dusting Myself Off’ by Debi Hamilton⁠ Shortlisted: ‘The Orange’ by Saraid Taylor⁠ ⁠ The Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize ⁠ First prize: ‘Shearwaters Returning’ by David Francis ($500 AV Jennings)⁠ Runner up: ‘In Praise of Habit’ by Carolyn Masel⁠ Highly commended: ‘New Dawn’ by Joanne Fairclough⁠ Highly commended: ‘Camouflage’ by Richenda Rudman⁠ Commended: ‘Phone Call’ by Kat Buttigieg⁠ Commended: ‘Ode to Intrusive Thought’ by Simone King⁠ Commended: ‘When We Were First Year Apprentices’ by Carl Walsh⁠ Shortlisted: ‘COVID Games’ by David Francis⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Return to Tallow Creek’ by Simone King⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Yellow Wheatfields, Blue Sky, Black Smoke’ by Lidia Ostepeev⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Plastic Flowers’ by Sarah Stivens⁠ ⁠ The Young Adas Short Story Prize⁠ First Prize: ‘Elegy: An Ode to Lost Stars’ by Eve Bugeja ($250 Documents on Call)⁠ Runner Up: ‘Heart’s Desire’ by Siya Gauri Singh⁠ Highly commended: ‘Forever in Solitude’ by Farha Mohamed Fahim⁠ Highly commended: ‘A Coming of Age (In Colour)’ by Joann Manoj Jacob⁠ Commended: ‘The Birds from Yesterday’ by Charlize Miranda⁠ Commended: ‘How to Bake a Cake’ by Crislin Rosete⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Arrival’ by Alan Basman⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Birthday Cake’ by Alex Eagles⁠ Shortlisted: ‘Her’ by Naomi Kiyaga⁠ Shortlisted: ‘What Does a Rose Mean?’ by Sophie Parnham⁠ ⁠ The Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award⁠ First prize: ‘Photo Day’ by Joanne Fairclough ($500 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠ Runner up: ‘My Name is Clare’ by Helen Manias ($250 Dr Mary Burbidge)⁠ Highly commended: ‘Growth’ by Kathryn Thacker⁠ Commended: ‘Catherine the Courageous’ by Catherine Plush⁠ Commended: ‘Speaking Up’ by Suchita Vanessa Smith⁠ ⁠ Photos @william_w_hung

1 month ago

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2/15

One of the great joys of Willy Lit Fest is promoting new writing with our Ada Cambridge Prizes and the Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award. You can see the 2022 winners on our website now. ⁠
⁠
"THE ADAS 2022" is an anthology designed by Sandy Cull, featuring the four prize shortlists in their entirety. It's now available to purchase from our friends at Book and Paper in Williamstown for $20, only whilst stocks last. ⁠
⁠
Congratulations writers! ⁠
⁠

@willylitfest

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One of the great joys of Willy Lit Fest is promoting new writing with our Ada Cambridge Prizes and the Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award. You can see the 2022 winners on our website now. ⁠ ⁠ "THE ADAS 2022" is an anthology designed by Sandy Cull, featuring the four prize shortlists in their entirety. It's now available to purchase from our friends at Book and Paper in Williamstown for $20, only whilst stocks last. ⁠ ⁠ Congratulations writers! ⁠ ⁠

1 month ago

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3/15

Day two of the festival is about to begin! We've got such a stellar line-up for Sunday including Jock Serong, Sinead Stubbins, Robyn Annear, Jono Butler, Eda Gunaydin, The People's Choice, The Adas and MORE. ⁠
⁠
But will we have a participant cuter than Mimi yesterday? Mimi crashed day one's session with Paddy O'Reilly, Toni Jordan and Tony Birch. Here she is signing copies of OTHER HOUSES for Paddy. ⁠
⁠
Peruse the Sunday program now! Link in the bio. See you at the Town Hall.

@willylitfest

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Day two of the festival is about to begin! We've got such a stellar line-up for Sunday including Jock Serong, Sinead Stubbins, Robyn Annear, Jono Butler, Eda Gunaydin, The People's Choice, The Adas and MORE. ⁠ ⁠ But will we have a participant cuter than Mimi yesterday? Mimi crashed day one's session with Paddy O'Reilly, Toni Jordan and Tony Birch. Here she is signing copies of OTHER HOUSES for Paddy. ⁠ ⁠ Peruse the Sunday program now! Link in the bio. See you at the Town Hall.

2 months ago

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4/15

Day one ✔

Thanks to everyone that came to the Willy Town Hall today, we had so many wonderful sessions with so many talented writers.

Our booksellers @bookandpaper have featured some of their favourites in the shop window, but they also have a pop up shop inside the Hub. Come and check it out, you may discover a session you didn't know was happening.

Tickets for tomorrow are still on sale. Can't wait to see you there. 🎫

@willylitfest

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Day one ✔ Thanks to everyone that came to the Willy Town Hall today, we had so many wonderful sessions with so many talented writers. Our booksellers @bookandpaper have featured some of their favourites in the shop window, but they also have a pop up shop inside the Hub. Come and check it out, you may discover a session you didn't know was happening. Tickets for tomorrow are still on sale. Can't wait to see you there. 🎫

2 months ago

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5/15

So many sessions to pop in to this weekend! Here Jock Serong and Steven Conte are in conversation with Angela Savage discussing Epic Fiction and the many ways you can research a historical novel.

@willylitfest

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So many sessions to pop in to this weekend! Here Jock Serong and Steven Conte are in conversation with Angela Savage discussing Epic Fiction and the many ways you can research a historical novel.

2 months ago

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6/15

Our friends at @bookandpaper are hosting signings after each author event, and are on site to sell any of the books you discover at today's sessions. ⁠
⁠
Today they're excited to join Milly on her microlight adventure and discover how awesome migratory shorebirds are, and then join both Jackie and Milly at their book launch TODAY! Bird nerds rejoice!

@willylitfest

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Our friends at @bookandpaper are hosting signings after each author event, and are on site to sell any of the books you discover at today's sessions. ⁠ ⁠ Today they're excited to join Milly on her microlight adventure and discover how awesome migratory shorebirds are, and then join both Jackie and Milly at their book launch TODAY! Bird nerds rejoice!

2 months ago

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7/15

Are you working on a creative print project and not sure how to take it to completion? New ways are emerging for writers and artists to get their work into print. ⁠
⁠
Join author and publisher at today's Introduction to Project Publishing Workshop. Richard Dove, and artist, Kyoko Imazu will take you through how they collaborated to publish their unique children’s book, THE PROMISE.⁠
⁠
THE PROMISE launches at Willy Lit Fest tomorrow at a free event. A delightful local fable of the enduring power of one boy's promise and the wisdom of living a simple life, close to the earth.⁠
⁠
Bookings essential, via the link in the bio. ⁠
⁠

Are you working on a creative print project and not sure how to take it to completion? New ways are emerging for writers and artists to get their work into print. ⁠
⁠
Join author and publisher at today's Introduction to Project Publishing Workshop. Richard Dove, and artist, Kyoko Imazu will take you through how they collaborated to publish their unique children’s book, THE PROMISE.⁠
⁠
THE PROMISE launches at Willy Lit Fest tomorrow at a free event. A delightful local fable of the enduring power of one boy's promise and the wisdom of living a simple life, close to the earth.⁠
⁠
Bookings essential, via the link in the bio. ⁠
⁠

Are you working on a creative print project and not sure how to take it to completion? New ways are emerging for writers and artists to get their work into print. ⁠
⁠
Join author and publisher at today's Introduction to Project Publishing Workshop. Richard Dove, and artist, Kyoko Imazu will take you through how they collaborated to publish their unique children’s book, THE PROMISE.⁠
⁠
THE PROMISE launches at Willy Lit Fest tomorrow at a free event. A delightful local fable of the enduring power of one boy's promise and the wisdom of living a simple life, close to the earth.⁠
⁠
Bookings essential, via the link in the bio. ⁠
⁠

@willylitfest

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Are you working on a creative print project and not sure how to take it to completion? New ways are emerging for writers and artists to get their work into print. ⁠ ⁠ Join author and publisher at today's Introduction to Project Publishing Workshop. Richard Dove, and artist, Kyoko Imazu will take you through how they collaborated to publish their unique children’s book, THE PROMISE.⁠ ⁠ THE PROMISE launches at Willy Lit Fest tomorrow at a free event. A delightful local fable of the enduring power of one boy's promise and the wisdom of living a simple life, close to the earth.⁠ ⁠ Bookings essential, via the link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠

2 months ago

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8/15

And we're back! @stereostoriesinconcert

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And we're back! @stereostoriesinconcert

2 months ago

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9/15

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! The Stereo Stories band is in their sound check right now, getting ready to dazzle you. Some very last minute tickets are on sale, but jump in quick, they will sell out. @stereostoriesinconcert

@willylitfest

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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! The Stereo Stories band is in their sound check right now, getting ready to dazzle you. Some very last minute tickets are on sale, but jump in quick, they will sell out. @stereostoriesinconcert

2 months ago

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10/15

If you loved THE HELPLINE, you'll love THE COMPETITION. @katherinecollettewriter spotted in the wild with her new novel @text_publishing. ⁠
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Katherine Collette returns with another sharply observed comedy of manners and a cast of loveable underachievers, headed for self-improvement despite themselves.⁠
⁠
At Willy Lit Fest she joins Toni Jordan on stage to discuss the art of writing something funny. It's the perfect fiction if you're looking for something amusing, humorous, joyful. ⁠
⁠
Tickets still on sale. Link in the bio.

@willylitfest

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If you loved THE HELPLINE, you'll love THE COMPETITION. @katherinecollettewriter spotted in the wild with her new novel @text_publishing. ⁠ ⁠ Katherine Collette returns with another sharply observed comedy of manners and a cast of loveable underachievers, headed for self-improvement despite themselves.⁠ ⁠ At Willy Lit Fest she joins Toni Jordan on stage to discuss the art of writing something funny. It's the perfect fiction if you're looking for something amusing, humorous, joyful. ⁠ ⁠ Tickets still on sale. Link in the bio.

2 months ago

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11/15

If you like your fiction well-written with atmosphere, suspense, and surprise then look no further than our Blazing Thrillers session. Melbourne writers Mark Brandi (The Others) and Laura Elizabeth Woollett (The Newcomer) are joined by Mark Smith to discuss their latest novels. ⁠
⁠

@willylitfest

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If you like your fiction well-written with atmosphere, suspense, and surprise then look no further than our Blazing Thrillers session. Melbourne writers Mark Brandi (The Others) and Laura Elizabeth Woollett (The Newcomer) are joined by Mark Smith to discuss their latest novels. ⁠ ⁠

2 months ago

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12/15

Willy Lit Fest opens tonight with Stereo Stories and we cannot wait to have you back at the Town Hall to celebrate literature in person.⁠
⁠
In order to keep our community as safe as possible in these endemic COVID-times, we strongly recommend wearing a mask whenever you are indoors at Willy Lit Fest this weekend. Maintain a social distance whenever you are queuing and moving about. Bring something warm to wear as some doors will be open to ventilate the space. ⁠
⁠
This festival has been such a long time coming and we're so delighted to have you back. Some last minute tickets are still available online and at the door. ⁠

@willylitfest

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Willy Lit Fest opens tonight with Stereo Stories and we cannot wait to have you back at the Town Hall to celebrate literature in person.⁠ ⁠ In order to keep our community as safe as possible in these endemic COVID-times, we strongly recommend wearing a mask whenever you are indoors at Willy Lit Fest this weekend. Maintain a social distance whenever you are queuing and moving about. Bring something warm to wear as some doors will be open to ventilate the space. ⁠ ⁠ This festival has been such a long time coming and we're so delighted to have you back. Some last minute tickets are still available online and at the door. ⁠

2 months ago

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13/15

Hear how brilliant comic writers Toni Jordan (Dinner with the Schnabels) and Katherine Collette (The Competition) create characters to warm our hearts in Flawed, Funny, Unforgettable chaired by Jane Sullivan. ⁠
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https://www.willylitfest.org.au/session/flawed-funny-and-unforgettable/

@willylitfest

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Hear how brilliant comic writers Toni Jordan (Dinner with the Schnabels) and Katherine Collette (The Competition) create characters to warm our hearts in Flawed, Funny, Unforgettable chaired by Jane Sullivan. ⁠ ⁠ https://www.willylitfest.org.au/session/flawed-funny-and-unforgettable/

2 months ago

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14/15

Over the weekend we're running a series of writing workshops including Mastering Emotional Honesty with Lee Kofman. ⁠
⁠
It may be uncomfortable but capturing the complexity of human emotions is vital when writing fiction or memoir. Lee Kofman (THE WRITER LAID BARE) will guide you through these foundational elements of storytelling.⁠
⁠
Link to book in the bio. ⁠
@leekofman @simonschusterau

@willylitfest

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Over the weekend we're running a series of writing workshops including Mastering Emotional Honesty with Lee Kofman. ⁠ ⁠ It may be uncomfortable but capturing the complexity of human emotions is vital when writing fiction or memoir. Lee Kofman (THE WRITER LAID BARE) will guide you through these foundational elements of storytelling.⁠ ⁠ Link to book in the bio. ⁠ @leekofman @simonschusterau

2 months ago

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