- 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).

- Sat 21st June, 10:00am -

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

- Sat June, 12:00pm -

Learn the hook, the clue and the twist with Zane Lovitt as he boils the concept of suspense to its essentials.

- 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 -

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

- 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, 4:30pm -

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

- Sun 22nd June, 10:30pm -

Lauren Draper presents the last Dead Letter Office - the place letters go when no one is left to claim them, followed by a fun letter writing activity for all ages.

- 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.

- 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.

- Sat 21st June, 1:30pm -

Join us for the announcement of the winners of our Ada Cambridge and Jennifer Burbidge writing awards,

- 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 compete here!

- 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.

- Sat 21st June, 10:30am -

Anna Snoekstra and Chris Flynn explore the limits families will go to in order to survive. In conversation with Angela Savage.

- Sat 21st June, 10:30am -

Angelika von Sanden shows us how dogs can help you worry less and walk into a better future.

- Sat 21st June, 12:00pm -

Dominique Hes discusses the importance of nature for our urban environments and souls with Dave Witty.

- Sat 21st June, 12:00pm -

Stephanie Powell and Nathan Curnow on findign space to be creative whilst parenting. Hosted by Amber Press’s Rose Lucas.

- Sat 21st June, 1:30pm -

Jane Yang talks to Alli Parker about bringing her ancestral stories from 19th Century China to life in fiction.

- Sat 21st June, 3:00pm -

Featuring Kon Karapanagiotidis CEO of the ASRC, Besha Rodell, Jonathan Green and Deborah Ong.

- Sat 21st June, 3:00pm -

Readings from Angela Costi, Anne Elvey and EA Gleeson on telling a difficult story with poetry.

- Sat 21st June, 4:30pm -

Cultural archaeologist Sean Reynolds chats to Nick Gadd about fading signs and stories of the Western suburbs.

- Sat 21st June, 4:30pm -

Madeleine Cleary and Rochelle Siemienowicz discuss their salacious novels about women defying expectations in relationships with Charlotte Guest.

- 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 -

Xavier Fowler and Des Tobin talk their recent football biographies.

- Sun 22nd June, 12:00pm -

James Bradley and local marine biologist Sandy Webb plunge into the ocean’s wonders with Simon Mustoe.

- Sun 22nd June, 12:00pm -

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with songs from her personal music collection, a chat about her letters and all things Pride and Prejudice with mother-daughter playwrights/musicians Dr Emma O’Brian and Olivia O’Brien.

- Sun 22nd June, 12:00pm -

Lucy Sussex introduces us to Australia’s first female crime writer Mary Fortune and her career-criminal son.