Writing Against ‘the Cult of Forgetfulness’
Australia’s colonial history is an act of violence against First Nations People. In order to move with care and hope into a shared future, how... Read More
Psychogeography of Williamstown
Over two years, Nick Gadd and his late wife Lynne circled the city of Melbourne on foot, starting in Williamstown and ending in Port Melbourne.... Read More
Who Writes a Recipe?
Three independent food writers, publishers and chefs: Rushani Epa (Colournary), Sasha Gattermayr (Tart) and Ella Mittas (Ela Ela) discuss food writing in an era where... Read More
Enclave and Blak Futurisms
What dystopia occurs when we ignore our shared humanity? Claire G. Coleman, master of speculative fiction explores a future of surveillance, disruption and segregation that... Read More
Book Launch: Dot, Circle and Frame
Dot Circle and Frame by John Kean reveals the origins of Australia’s most internationally significant art form. Return to Papunya (a remote Aboriginal community in... Read More
The Adas Award Ceremony
Join us for the announcement of the winners of the Ada Cambridge Poetry, Biographical Prose and Young Adas Prizes, and the Jennifer Burbidge Short Story... Read More
It’s Not Too Late
Join a comic, an entrepreneur and a health expert for global hope. Learn how local authors Louise Karch, Craig Lewis, Dr Liz Cyarto and 300... Read More
Spike the Surf Dog
From lost dogs home to surfing champion. Meet Spike the Surf Dog and his human Rob Lorenzon (Spike Surfs) for a storytime and a lesson... Read More
Birthday Party!
As the festival comes to a close, come and celebrate 20 years of both Willy Lit Fest and the Emerging Writers Festival. Join our two... Read More