On Writing Lyrics
Nardi Simpson (Song of the Crocodile) is a Yuwaalaraay singer, songwriter and novelist. Her storytelling slides across forms and expressions. She joins Jen Cloher (I... Read More
Unsung Family Heroes
Three writers, Georgina Banks (Back to Bangka), Hugh Jones (Two Good Soldiers, One Great War) and Suzy Zail (Inkflower) have uncovered family legacies obscured by... Read More
Workshop: What’s in a Poem?
What makes poems tick—and how can we learn to crack them open to see what’s inside? Join poet and publisher Rose Lucas as they step... Read More
For Kids: Multilingual Storytime
A feast of stories in the community languages of Hobson’s Bay. Join storytellers Rohini Vij, Anna Manuel, Dee Palanisamy and Priti Modyiyer for stories in... Read More
The People’s Choice
Part open-mic, part slam poetry—The People’s Choice is a chance to get involved with Willy Lit Fest. Writers are invited to perform their poetry or... Read More
Publishing in the 21st Century
It’s the quintessential question for writers completing their first draft. Do you try your luck with an agent and the slush pile of a publishing... Read More
First Nations Astronomy at the Planetarium
Travel ancient Songlines with Krystal De Napoli (First Knowledges: Astronomy) and Duane Hamacher (First Astronomers) at the home of modern astronomy. Discover the connections between... Read More
Where Did You Find the Body?
Writers Peter Fitzpatrick (Mayo Street), Elizabeth Coleman (A Dance With Murder) and Dennis Altman (Death in the Sauna) all have illustrious writing and arts careers... Read More
Tarot Writing Workshop
Your future might be written in the cards, or perhaps the cards will become your future writing. Novelist Anna Kate Blair (The Modern) will teach... Read More
Swimming Salon
Dip your toes into new prose as four writers read on the theme of swimming. Katherine Brabon (The Body Friend), Lian Low (Adult Swimmer), Nova... Read More