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The Melbourne Writers Festival is also known as The Age Melbourne Writers Festival and it is an extremely popular literary event in the whole of the Australian continent. The Melbourne Writers Festival has the mission to showcase the nascent talent and the art of a writer. Besides this, the festival also aims at the expansion and the enhancement of the readers’ literary experience. You will be astounded to learn that the Melbourne Writers Festival attracts more than 200 writers and over 35,000 readers. The enthusiasm is indeed remarkable. The events at the Melbourne Writers Festival The Melbourne Writers Festival is replete with a number of activities and events that not only expose an upcoming writer but also provides a plethora of information for the readers. Writers as well as readers can participate in a number of wonderful programs and bask in the warmth of a literary experience. The main attractions of the Melbourne Writers Festival are-
- The keynote address
- Seminars
- Debates
- Readings from different books
- The opening day celebrations
- A day devoted completely to a practical writing workshop
- Three days kept aside solely for the literary activities for the youth
- Five day programs for adults
- Presenting the Age Book of the Year Awards
- Master classes held by the visiting authors Some facts about the Melbourne Writers Festival Venue: The Malthouse Theatre Complex The sponsors: The Age newspaper sponsors the entire event The type of literary activity: the Melbourne Writers Festival covers almost any form of literature ranging from novels to non- fictional writing The stars: The Melbourne Writers Festival is a star studded one and the range of wonderful literary activities have attracted great names like Isabelle Allende, Germaine Greer, Ben Okri, Poppy Z Brite, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Melvyn Bragg and Vikram Seth. The workshops in the Writers Festival have been so designed that caters to all people irrespective of age. The innumerable events and the presence of well-known authors are the main attractions of this event that is held on an annual basis. For detailed information contact: Email: info@mwf.com.au
Telephone: (03) 9645 9244
Address: 117 Sturt St,
Southbank, 3006
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