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

22 Apr 2022

Willy Lit Fest returns with Trivia

04 Mar 2022

Volunteer with Willy Lit Fest 2022

04 Mar 2022

Introducing our new Program Director

16 Aug 2021

Annual General Meeting 2021

16 Aug 2021

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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. ⁠
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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. ⁠
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Peruse the Sunday program now! Link in the bio. See you at the Town Hall.

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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 weeks ago

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1/15

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. 🎫

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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 weeks ago

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2/15

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.

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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 weeks ago

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3/15

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. ⁠
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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!

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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 weeks ago

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4/15

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. ⁠
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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.⁠
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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.⁠
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Bookings essential, via the link in the bio. ⁠
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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 weeks ago

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5/15

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And we're back! @stereostoriesinconcert

2 weeks ago

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6/15

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

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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 weeks ago

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7/15

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.⁠
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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. ⁠
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Tickets still on sale. Link in the bio.

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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 weeks ago

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8/15

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. ⁠
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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 weeks ago

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9/15

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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 weeks ago

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10/15

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/

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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 weeks ago

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11/15

Over the weekend we're running a series of writing workshops including Mastering Emotional Honesty with Lee Kofman. ⁠
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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.⁠
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Link to book in the bio. ⁠
@leekofman @simonschusterau

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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 weeks ago

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12/15

Tony Birch (DARK AS LAST NIGHT) and Paddy O’Reilly (OTHER HOUSES) show empathy and love for the marginalised in their latest compelling works. In conversation with Toni Jordan.⁠

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Tony Birch (DARK AS LAST NIGHT) and Paddy O’Reilly (OTHER HOUSES) show empathy and love for the marginalised in their latest compelling works. In conversation with Toni Jordan.⁠

2 weeks ago

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13/15

Our friends at Book & Paper, Williamstown are highlighting some of their festival favourites on their socials. ⁠
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@bookandpaper say: Three more days to go! I wonder if David Knoff had a similar countdown when Covid had him stranded in Antarctica!? I can’t wait to hear his story 🥶 tickets are available for David’s in conversation session with Jock Serong this weekend along with the many other fabulous events.⁠
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The festival starts tomorrow! Make sure you don't miss out on tickets!⁠
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https://www.willylitfest.org.au/home/festivalintro/program/⁠
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@affirmpress

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Our friends at Book & Paper, Williamstown are highlighting some of their festival favourites on their socials. ⁠ ⁠ @bookandpaper say: Three more days to go! I wonder if David Knoff had a similar countdown when Covid had him stranded in Antarctica!? I can’t wait to hear his story 🥶 tickets are available for David’s in conversation session with Jock Serong this weekend along with the many other fabulous events.⁠ ⁠ The festival starts tomorrow! Make sure you don't miss out on tickets!⁠ ⁠ https://www.willylitfest.org.au/home/festivalintro/program/⁠ ⁠ @affirmpress

2 weeks ago

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14/15

Suzanne McCourt (THE TULIP TREE) and Caroline Petit (THE NATURAL HISTORY OF LOVE) delve into the upheaval of 20th century Poland and 19th century Brazil before their sweeping novels land in Australia. At Willy Lit Fest they're joined by Jane Sullivan to discuss writing vivid histories. Tickets on sale now. Link in the bio. ⁠
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@affirmpress @text_publishing

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Suzanne McCourt (THE TULIP TREE) and Caroline Petit (THE NATURAL HISTORY OF LOVE) delve into the upheaval of 20th century Poland and 19th century Brazil before their sweeping novels land in Australia. At Willy Lit Fest they're joined by Jane Sullivan to discuss writing vivid histories. Tickets on sale now. Link in the bio. ⁠ ⁠ @affirmpress @text_publishing

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