We're thrilled to be able to deliver a Writers' Festival in St George from Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 August 2024.

Extending our outreach programme to St George in 2024. Storyfest will provide regional communities with equitable opportunities to interact with authors and books in a fun, festive atmosphere; strengthening connection in regional communities around a unique cultural experience. Rarely– if ever–do writers festivals come to the outback, we seek to change this: making inspiration accessible to all.

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Prologue Party
Literary Lunch
Young Writers Dinner
Adult Panel Session

Prologue Party

Come along to the opening night of Storyfest South West, this free community event is for the whole family to enjoy! The Prologue Party is a night of festivities to celebrate and a great opportunity to meet some of Australia’s best authors and illustrators!

Enjoy all the fun with games, activities, performers and much more to enjoy in a fairground atmosphere. The festival bookshop will be open, it is a great opportunity for adults and children to browse the bookshelf and find that perfect book.

Stage activated from 4.30pm to 7.00pm - details announced soon

Variety of dinner and beverage options available for purchase.

Literary Lunch

The Literary Lunch enables avid book readers to join a book-club style discussion with an author who writes about challenging, emotional and controversial topics! Don’t miss this signature event at Storyfest South West.

Young Writers Dinner

The Young Writers’ Dinner provides young people with a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ – to spend an exciting evening workshopping with some of Australia’s bestselling kids and YA fiction writers. The dinner is open to the wider community suitable for ages 10+.

Adult Panel Session

The Heart of the Matter: Stories that shape our world with Megan Daley, Nicole Alexander and Jacqueline Harvey , hosted by Caroline Graham

In an era where distractions are everywhere, amidst all the noise, stories have never been more important. In this panel conversation, Nicole Alexander (bestselling author of eleven historical fiction novels), Megan Daley (multiple award-winning teacher librarian, author and podcaster) and Jacqueline Harvey (million-copy bestselling children's author) explore the role of storytelling in an ever-changing world. They'll consider what continues to drive audiences to bookstores and libraries, the role of reading in childhood and development and the future of stories and storytelling. Whether you're a writer, reader, or simply a lover of stories, this event promises to enlighten, inspire, and celebrate the value of stories.

South West Writers Festival 26 to 28 August 2024

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