An enchanting exploration of Australian literature with Bruno Lettieri
Bruno speaks with Il Globo newspaper — “I invited writers to come and speak to my students because I was trying to engage them in telling their own stories and... Read More
News
Keep up to date with all the WLF news and happenings. 
FESTIVAL UPDATE – Sold Out Sessions
The sessions below have sold out. There’s plenty more on offer – please check the program! And if you want to see a particular author don’t forget you can see... Read More
Stan Yarramunua at Williamstown Literary Festival
Saturday 16 June – 12.00pm to 1.00pm. The Chamber – Williamstown Town Hall A Man Called Yarra is an inspiring memoir of overcoming hardship and striving for a better life.... Read More
Working Mums at Willy Lit Fest
Compiled by two Australian mums, Danielle Ross Walls and Louise Correcha, to help support other parents, Working Mums: Stories by real women on how they manage children, work and life... Read More
Willy Lit Fest 2018 Tickets on Sale!
Gather up some pals, make a date for June and start booking your tickets! Last year eleven sessions sold out prior to the festival weekend, so please don’t delay!We can’t... Read More
Writers Victoria at Willy Lit Fest 2018
Williamstown Literary Festival is delighted to be welcoming the good folk of Writers Victoria back to the festival, this year presenting Start Writing: How to Get Started on Any Writing... Read More
Willy Lit Fest 2018 Program – The Reading List 1
Books in the mail, session blurbs done, rooms allocated, panels convened, fabulous authors and interviewers locked in – check!! Art and text with designer, printer at the ready…The Willy Lit... Read More
Andy Griffiths Named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year
From the Star Weekly – Goya Dmytryshchak Children’s author Andy Griffiths has been named Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year. Griffiths, who wrote Australia’s bestselling book of 2015, The 65-Storey... Read More
Small Beginnings – Willy Lit Fest Turning 15!
Festival President Angela Altair reflects on 15 years of the Willy Lit Fest. It opened with the famous Radio National quiz, has attracted some of Australia’s biggest names to Williamstown,... Read More
Beyond the Bestseller – Markus Zusak and Andy Griffiths – Review
In a full house, Markus Zusak and Andy Griffiths treated us to an intimate conversation between two mates! In Beyond the Bestseller we heard how Andy was keeping score with... Read More
Give us your feedback!
We’d love to hear what you thought of the Willy Lit Fest 2017. You can complete a hard copy form at the Festival, or click here to submit your feedback... Read More
The Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes – Winners Announced!
We would like to extend our congratulations to the shortlisted entrants and winners of the Ada Cambridge Writing Prizes! The Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize Shortlisted Writers Helen Bradwell: My... Read More
Festival Updates – SOLD OUT
The sessions below have sold out. There’s plenty more on offer – check the program! And if you want to see a particular author don’t forget you can see all... Read More
Kitchen Tales – The Mortar and Pestle
The Willy Lit Fest committee has had fun these last months organising the 2017 festival. At meetings between agenda items the talk around the table has often turned to... Read More
The Dry is Scorching Hot – Jane Harper at WLF 2017
The Dry is scorching hot. One question I’m dying to ask Jane Harper is how a city girl – and a Pom at that – nailed the bush? Harper’s stunning... Read More
A Menu by Chris Ringrose
A Menu Aperitif: Pastis One of those drinks that you either love or loathe. Or love despite the one-dimensional aniseed taste, because it reminds you of Parisian bars and the prospect... Read More
Five Questions with Sherryl Clark – WLF 2017
We ask Sherryl Clark five questions about her forthcoming session with A. S. Patrić and Barry Scott at the Williamstown Literary Festival on Sunday 18 June at 12.00pm to 1.00pm. 1.... Read More
It Takes a Village – How You Can Help Willy Lit Fest 2017
We’ve all heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child, we feel the same way about the Willy Lit Fest. Our festival has grown so much from... Read More
Willy Lit Fest 2017 Welcomes You!
Willy Lit Fest 2017 from Archivist Media on Vimeo. We can’t wait to share this fabulous weekend with you! Bring a pal, make a day out of it or sneak... Read More
TOUGH LOVE: TRIAL BY TROTTER – By Michelle Fincke
I was making terrible medical history. Tears cascaded, followed by snot. Snot and trotters. TOUGH LOVE: TRIAL BY TROTTER By Michelle Fincke My German grandmother Lissi loved me, which is... Read More
Williamstown Literary Festival: Before There Were Books, There Were Storytellers
Storytelling Australia Victoria is an incorporated, non-profit group dedicated to the promotion of the ancient art of oral storytelling. Fabulous storytellers will be sharing stories at Willy Lit Fest 2017... Read More
Five Questions with Dmetri Kakmi – WLF 2017
Program Director, Loraine Callow asks Dmetri Kakmi five questions about his forthcoming session at Willy Lit 2017. Dmetri will interview author of My Year Without Meat – Richard Cornish... Read More
We Love Learning – Willy Lit Fest 2017
Workshops, information sessions and discussions on the craft of writing and storytelling have always been a feature of the Willy Lit Fest program. This year we have a great menu of workshops and sessions and... Read More
Five Questions with Lucia Nardo – WLF 2017
Program Director, Loraine Callow asks Lucia Nardo five questions about her forthcoming session at Willy Lit 2017. Lucia will interview authors of Finding Sanity – John Cade, lithium and the... Read More