In their third episode in celebration of the 2024 Australian Short Story Festival, the Totally Lit podcast recently hosted international guest Catherine McNamara, author four short story collections including the critically acclaimed The Carnal Fugues. Catherine tells host Ky Garvey about her Read More
The conversation about the Australian Short Story Festival continues on the Totally Lit podcast, the podcast celebrating reading, writing and creating literature. This time, acclaimed writer and Festival interstate guest Laura Jean McKay chats to Ky Garvey about the two panels she Read More
Australian Short Story Festival WA Director Susan Midalia recently sat down with Totally Lit podcast host Ky Garvey to chat about the 2024 Festival. Susan and Ky discussed the history of the Festival, the upcoming program, some of the featured writers, the Read More
Upcoming 2024 Festival guest Catherine McNamara has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards for her collection The Carnal Fugues! According to the judges: The sentences in The Carnal Fugues are darkly brilliant, biting, vital, comic. They flash along, discharging an energy that Read More
Did somebody say free books?? The Australian Short Story Festival is offering three book packs – that’s SEVEN books – to people who purchase a ticket to any paid event before the 31st of October. Books include anthologies and short story collections Read More
Submission deadline: Friday 25th August 2023 This incredible opportunity is open to emerging Australian or permanent resident short story writers who do not have a full-length, published collection. The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a three-month long remote mentorship Read More
We are overjoyed to announce the contributors for the 2023 Australian Short Story Festival Anthology, Strangely Enough. Picked from over 250 anonymous submissions, these 21 writers, both emerging and established, embody the strange, surreal and supernatural. Strangely Enough will be published by Read More
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We’re seeking short story submissions for the 2023 ASSF anthology! As part of the 2023 Australian Short Story Festival, we are launching an anthology of short stories that embodies the festival’s purpose: a celebration of the creative possibilities of short fiction in Read More
Want to get involved in the fun of the 2022 Australian Short Story Festival? The organising committee is currently looking for volunteers to help with various tasks during Festival weekend. In return, our valuable volunteers will receive free entry to the Opening Read More
The Australian Short Story Festival is currently not mandating mask-wearing, sanitising or social distancing at the October 2022 Festival. Some writers have asked that people wear a mask for the signing of books, and we fully support this request. Surgical masks will Read More
The Australian Short Story Festival (ASSF) invites applications for the exciting position of Festival Manager. The Festival brings together culturally diverse practitioners of the craft in both written and oral form to deliver a weekend of engaging and culturally inclusive events. Position: Read More
Head to the AAWP website for more information.
The 2022 Australian Short Story Festival will be held from 28-30 October in Fremantle/Walyalup, Western Australia. Based in the grounds of the beautiful Fremantle Arts Centre, the Festival will feature short story and flash fiction workshops, author panels, story readings, live musical Read More
The Australian Short Story Festival is excited to offer a sneak peek of the list of authors and storytellers invited to the festival in November 2023. Audiences can expect a star-studded lineup of short story veterans and newcomers alike, offering panels, workshops, Read More
For terms and conditions, visit the AAWP website
