October 14, 2020
Our picks for Toronto International Festival of Authors
Conversations with Maaza Mengiste, Maria Turmarkin, Rodney Diverlus, and more.
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August 28, 2019
Dive into weekend one at MWF19
The ten-day literary arts party that is Melbourne Writers Festival will be bought to beating life as our full program of events kicks into gear this weekend. Join us for over 100 heart-filled events for all tastes and ages.
August 26, 2019
Readings Recommends at MWF19
Join our free Readings Recommends sessions at MWF19, bringing you the low-down of all things new and exciting in Australian literature.
August 16, 2019
Festival Guide: Father’s Day
Dive into our best selection of events for discerning dads – from waxing lyrical with Don Walker to reflections on love with Bob Brown.
August 8, 2019
Festival Guide: Australian Lit
Discover the best of local literature emerging and established.
August 1, 2019
Festival Guide: Music as Muse
Festival artists wax lyrical on the art of songwriting, and how it plucks at our creative heartstrings.
August 23, 2018
Festival Guide for Shoestring Budgets
At MWF, we understand that budgets are varied. To make our program as accessible as possible to every lover of literature, we’re proud to host a range of free events, featuring some of the Festival’s highlight speakers. Browse our Festival Guide for Shoestring Budgets and enjoy MWF18 without putting a strain on your purses. Local […]
August 20, 2018
The Power of Resistance at MWF18
At MWF, we are proud to bring together a diverse range of voices to discuss the issues that affect us all. Browse through some of our standout sessions that celebrate the power of resistance and showcase the myriad voices that form part of the Festival. West Writers: In Parallel Universe: Sharing stories from Melbourne’s west, […]
Festival Guide for Lovers of Laughs
Expanding the program to encompass the myriad ways that words inspire and uplift us, MWF18 features a range of sessions that provide some much-needed comedic relief in between more serious topics of discussion. Browse our Festival Guide for Lovers of Laughs and pencil in a chuckle (or several). Staged: The Aspie Hour: The Aspie Hour is an […]
August 13, 2018
Festival Guide for Creative Young Minds
A creative playground for all ages, Melbourne Writers Festival features a plethora of family-fun events. From casting a spell to writing your own songs, plant a love of literature early on with our Festival Guide for Creative Young Minds. Witches Workshop: Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble! Write your own spells […]