November 10, 2020
What we’re reading this month
Featuring Bryan Washington, Maaza Mengiste, Ted Chiang, and more.
Blog
November 4, 2020
MWF welcomes new board directors
Melbourne Writers Festival is delighted to welcome five new directors to the board in 2020.
October 23, 2020
What YA is about: two debuts to pick up next
MWF’s Jessica Harvie recommends two YA releases.
October 14, 2020
Our picks for Toronto International Festival of Authors
Conversations with Maaza Mengiste, Maria Turmarkin, Rodney Diverlus, and more.
What we’re reading this month
Featuring Brandon Taylor, Nardi Simpson, Meg Mason, and more.
October 5, 2020
Five questions with Robert Dessaix
On art, self, the life of the mind and his new book, The Time of Our Lives.
October 1, 2020
Closing Remarks: Jenny Odell
Read the transcript excerpt from the author’s festival address.
September 17, 2020
Michaela McGuire in conversation
Artistic Director Michaela McGuire shares her bold vision for MWF.
September 15, 2020
The Outset: Do Not Believe Too Quickly
Read the full transcript of Kate Grenville’s opening address.
September 8, 2020
What we’re reading this spring
Featuring Avni Doshi, Robert Dessaix, Samanta Schweblin, Paul Dalgarno, and more.
August 16, 2020
Read All About It: Ali Cobby Eckermann
A piece written by Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal poet Ali Cobby Eckermann.
August 15, 2020
Read All About It: Helen Garner
A specially commissioned piece by the iconic author for MWF Digital.