May 01, 2024

Glimmers of Hope (with 2-for-1 tickets)

When it all feels too hard, and love feels a little lost, look for the thing with feathers. This Melbourne Writers Festival, come join writers who br...

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Apr 27, 2024

Have a question for an author?

Would you like to ask your favourite writer a question at the festival? Submit it in this form.   While there are many unifying experiences of b...

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Apr 26, 2024

Bring your bookclub to MWF

Book clubs are the beating heart of the literary community. They encourage connection, inspire debate and introduce you to your favourite books that y...

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Apr 24, 2024

Siang Lu: Where You'll Find Me

Siang Lu, award-winning author of Ghost Cities and The Whitewash, and co-creator of The Beige Index (the Bechdel Test for race), shares the events you...

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Apr 24, 2024

Laura Jean McKay: Where You'll Find Me

Laura Jean McKay is the author of The Animals in That Country, winner of the prestigious Arthur C Clarke Award, The Victorian Prize for Literature, an...

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