WordFest back for 2022 with stellar line-up

Published on 01 June 2022

WordFest 2022 Artwork

WordFest, the annual literature festival held by the Monash Public Library Service, is back for 2022 with a fantastic line-up of speakers.

Now in its 26th year, the festival brings readers and writers together for a series of author talks, writing workshops and the Monash Short Story Writing Competition that reflect the theme Wisdom in Words.

The festival will launch on Thursday 16 June with Melbourne-based writer, speaker and feminist thinker, Clementine Ford, and will conclude with a panel of speakers on Thursday 14 July for the Sir John Monash Lecture.

Mayor Stuart James said WordFest is a highly anticipated event each year, bringing together Monash’s unique creative community.

“Monash is home to a diverse and talented community and WordFest aims to connect authors, emerging writers and readers through a shared love of reading and writing,” Cr James said.

“The author talks offer insight into the lives and minds of brilliant writers, while the workshops provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from some of Australia’s finest authors.”

All festival speakers and author talks are free. Bookings are essential and are open now. Workshop tickets are $10.50 and payment can be made at any Monash Library branch within 48 hours of booking.

Wordfest 2022 Wisdom in Words events:

  • Launch with Clementine Ford – Thursday 16 June, 7pm-8.30pm, at Monash Gallery of Art
  • Young Writers Workshop with Kate Constable – Saturday 18 June, 2pm-3pm, at Mount Waverley Library
  • Peter Papathanasiou – Tuesday 21 June, 7pm-8.30pm, at Oakleigh Chambers
  • Manuscript to Movie Screen Panel featuring Cath Moore, Christian White and Graeme Simsion – Thursday 23 June, 7pm-8.30pm, at Mount Waverley Community Centre
  • Adult Writers Workshop with Huda Hayek – Saturday 25 June, 2pm-3pm, at Wheelers Hill Library
  • Ed Coper – Tuesday 28 June, 7pm-8.30pm, at Oakleigh Hall
  • Van Badham – Thursday 30 June, 7pm-8.30pm, at Mount Waverley Community Centre
  • Writing for a Young Adult Audience Workshop with Danielle Binks – Saturday 2 July, 2pm-3pm, at Wheelers Hill Library
  • Clem Bastow – Tuesday 5 July, 7pm-8.30pm, at Wheelers Hill Library
  • Lee Kofman – Thursday 7 July, 7pm-8.30pm, at Wellington Reserve Community Centre
  • Randa Abdel-Fattah – Tuesday 12 July, 7pm-8pm, online via Zoom
  • Sir John Monash Lecture with panelists Roz Bellamy, Sam Elkin, Gary Lonesborough and Benjamin Law – Thursday 14 July, online via Zoom (7pm-8.30pm) or in-person from 6pm at the Wheelers Hill Library to include a tour of the Being a Voice exhibition.
Short Story Competition

The annual WordFest Short Story Competition is a celebration of local emerging writers and is open to all members of the Monash community over the age of 12.

Submissions open Thursday 16 June and close Sunday 31 July 2022.

There are three categories to enter your story in: Category A (12-14 years), Category B (15-17 years) and Category C (18+).

The full WordFest 2022 program is available online at: www.monlib.vic.gov.au/WordFest

Media Contact: Jo Robertson 0418 391 979 or joanne.robertson@monash.vic.gov.au

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