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WordFest 2024 - Every Page Counts

WordFest is the annual literature festival brought to you by the Monash Public Library Service. The festival brings readers and writers together for a series of author talks, writing workshops and the Monash Short Story Writing Competition. Packed with lots of opportunities to engage with your favourite authors, our audiences will go away knowing that every page counts.

WordFest Launch 2024: Tracey Spicer

Join Tracey Spicer AM as she officially launches WordFest 2024! Tracey will discuss her new book 'Man-Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future'.

WordFest 2024: In-Conversation with Trent Cotchin

Spend an evening with former Richmond Tiger's Captain, Trent Cotchin, for an in-conversation event as he talks about his new book 'From the Heart'.

WordFest 2024: Alyssa Huynh In-Conversation with Alice Pung

Hear author Alyssa Huynh, in conversation with Alice Pung OAM, as Alyssa launches her new book 'Safe Spaces'.

WordFest 2024: Author Talk with Jelena Dokic

Join bestselling author and tennis legend Jelena Dokic as she discusses her latest book 'Fearless'.

WordFest 2024: Writing Workshop with Vikki Petraitis

True crime writer and podcaster Vikki will teach writing fundamentals by drawing on her teaching and writing experience at her workshop.

WordFest 2024: In-Conversation with Matt Preston

Join Matt Preston for a fun filled in-conversation event about his new memoir 'Big Mouth'.

In-Conversation with Robyn Davidson

Join Robyn Davidson for an in-conversation event as she talks about her new book 'Unfinished Woman'.

WordFest 2024: Author Talk with John Silvester

Spend an evening with Underbelly author and award-winning crime reporter for an author talk. John will talk about his latest book 'Naked City'.

WordFest 2024: Author Talk with Kate Ceberano

Join beloved Australian musician Kate Ceberano for an evening and hear about her new book 'Unsung'.

WordFest 2024: Sir John Monash Lecture with Nick McKenzie

Nick Mckenzie will present the 2024 Sir John Monash Lecture. His book 'Crossing the Line' is the explosive inside-story behind the once revered but now disgraced SAS soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith.

Short Story Competition Results 2024

The annual WordFest Short Story Competition is a celebration of local emerging writers and is open to all members of the Monash community aged 12 years and older. The prizes have been announced!.