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The Adas are now accepting submissions Submissions for prose and poetry are open to all writers who live in Victoria. Submissions close midnight 9th March 2020. The Young Ada Writing...

07 Oct 2019

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Save the date – Willy Lit Fest 2020

We are excited to announce the dates for Willy Lit Fest 2020. Saturday 20 June – Sunday 21 June Artists’ submissions are now open for the 2020 Willy Lit Fest...

12 Aug 2019

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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019

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 Association Incorporated will be held...

01 Jul 2019

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Willy Lit Fest 2019. What a beautiful Festival that was!

12 Jun 2019

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When you want to write, and … by Sherryl Clark

When you want to write, and … By Sherryl Clark Victoria University Polytechnic Professional Writing and Editing courses. Every year, thousands of writers vow that from the 1st of January,...

11 Jun 2019

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Melbourne’s West Covers Willy Lit 2019 – An Arts Inspired Weekend in Williamstown

Willy Lit Fest “Celebrating its 16th year in 2019, the Willy Lit Fest promises a weekend of imagination, creative learning and thought provoking discussion. This year’s program, which has been...

11 Jun 2019

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Out of the Shadows:True Crime Comes of Age

Get a taste of the 2019 Williamstown Literary Festival – The ‘anti true-crime podcast’ with Claire Halliday. Claire Halliday, journalist and author, talks to Tara Mitchell, Sisters in Crime National...

06 Jun 2019

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Caroline Overington at Willy Lit Fest 2019

JUNE 6, 2019 12:22 PM BY GOYA DMYTRYSHCHAK Star Weekly International best-selling author Caroline Overington will this month help launch the 16th Williamstown Literary Festival. She has gone from covering...

23 May 2019

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Forté Covers Willy Lit Fest 2019

“A book festival is the perfect place to celebrate your love of literature with fellow fans, see your favourite authors in action, and of course, discover new writers and illustrators....

20 May 2019

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Willy Lit Fest 2019 – Workshops

Choosing your own adventure in life can sometimes mean stepping outside of what we know and trying something brand new. Willy Lit Fest has become a gateway to knowledge and...

20 May 2019

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Listen Up! Willy Lit Fest on 3RRR

Willy Lit Fest is delighted to be partnering with the fabulous radio legends at 3RRR to bring you information on the 2019 Festival from May 23rd! So tune in and...

19 May 2019

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The 2019 Ada Cambridge Writing Prize shortlisted entrants

For the first time in the writing prize’s history submissions in the prose and poetry categories were open to all Victorian writers. As a result, we received an incredible amount...

05 May 2019

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Kerry O’Brien at Willy Lit Fest 2019

Kerry O’Brien’s life has spanned the post-war era through the maelstrom of the nuclear and digital age. He has witnessed life changing events, interviewed the great and good, and explained...

01 May 2019

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Willy Lit Fest 2019 Venue Locations

The 2019 Willy Lit Fest is delighted to be branching out to other great venues in beautiful Williamstown. Be sure to check the location of sessions on the program and...

21 Feb 2019

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Meet the Adas’ 2019 Judges

Meet the 2019 Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes’ Judges Prose: Lis Grove and Dmetri Kakmi Poetry: Chloe Wilson and Helen Cerne Young Adas: Dr Christopher Ringrose and Margaret Campbell LIs Grove loves...

16 Dec 2018

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The Adas 2019

We are thrilled to announce the Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes 2019 open for submissions! The Ada Cambridge writing prizes have given emerging writers from Melbourne’s western suburbs a wonderful opportunity...

21 Jun 2018

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Mini Reviews – Willy Lit Fest 2018!

Introduction to Kamishibai – Paper Theatre: Jackie Kerin Introduction to Kamishibai – Paper Theatre presented by Bernard Caleo was a session for adults with special appeal to artists, writers, performers...

18 Jun 2018

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Give us your feedback!

We’d love to hear what you thought of the Willy Lit Fest 2018. You can complete a hard copy form at the Festival, or click here to submit your feedback...

17 Jun 2018

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Ada Cambridge Prizes for 2018

We’re thrilled to announce the results of the Ada Cambridge Prizes for 2018. We’re particularly delighted that Catherine Ryan is among the short-listed authors for the Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose...

10 Jun 2018

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Keep writing and keep being brave – Author, Lucy Christopher tells us about her special relation with John Marsden.

Author, Lucy Christopher tells us about her special relation with John Marsden. John Marsden was a huge influence on my writing. I would go so far as to say that...

09 Jun 2018

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Five Questions with Jackie Kerin at Willy Lit Fest 2018

Tell us why you are at The Willy Lit Festival? I’m at the Festival for several reasons. I belong to a network of kamishibai storytellers (Japanese paper storytelling). Kamishibai a...

08 Jun 2018

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Civilex Joins The Willy Lit Fest Family

The Williamstown Literary Festival Committee is delighted to welcome Civilex as our newest sponsor! Their generous support will help us deliver a vibrant and rich program of sessions to the...

05 Jun 2018

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WRITER WRANGLING 101 or How to Collaborate On A Group Book Without Killing Each Other

THE SATURDAY LADIES BRIDGE CLUB by Alison Stuart Firstly, you are probably wondering who and what the Saturday Ladies Bridge Club is… I don’t think any of us play cards…...

04 Jun 2018

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Willy Lit Fest For Kids And The Young At Heart

It’s never too early to encourage imagination and a life-long love of books, ideas and creativity! Join us at Willy Lit Fest with your little ones, your youngsters, and your...

Announcing the Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes open for submissions

Save the date – Willy Lit Fest 2020

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019

Willy Lit Fest 2019. What a beautiful Festival that was!

When you want to write, and … by Sherryl Clark

Melbourne’s West Covers Willy Lit 2019 – An Arts Inspired Weekend in Williamstown

Out of the Shadows:True Crime Comes of Age

Caroline Overington at Willy Lit Fest 2019

Forté Covers Willy Lit Fest 2019

Willy Lit Fest 2019 – Workshops

Listen Up! Willy Lit Fest on 3RRR

The 2019 Ada Cambridge Writing Prize shortlisted entrants

Kerry O’Brien at Willy Lit Fest 2019

Willy Lit Fest 2019 Venue Locations

Meet the Adas’ 2019 Judges

The Adas 2019

Mini Reviews – Willy Lit Fest 2018!

Give us your feedback!

Ada Cambridge Prizes for 2018

Keep writing and keep being brave – Author, Lucy Christopher tells us about her special relation with John Marsden.

Five Questions with Jackie Kerin at Willy Lit Fest 2018

Civilex Joins The Willy Lit Fest Family

WRITER WRANGLING 101 or How to Collaborate On A Group Book Without Killing Each Other

Willy Lit Fest For Kids And The Young At Heart

DON'T MISS OUT!