Elise is the Executive Officer of the Williamstown Literary Festival. She lives and works on Woiwurrung Country as a bookseller at Willows & Wine. With a proficiency for matching wine with a good book, Elise is the facilitator of one of Melbourne’s biggest in-person book clubs. She looks for every opportunity to increase her involvement in Naarm’s publishing scene and is eager to be among other emerging artists.
Appearing In

Sunday 18 June, 4:30pm
Westside Writers Salon
Four exceptional writers from the West will share selections from their most recent work, live at Williamstown’s beautiful Town Hall.
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Thursday 15 June, 8:30am
Morning Pages: Zines
Be endowed with all the materials and skills to make a zine, either to take home, or to use throughout the festival!

Thursday 22 June, 6pm
On Intergenerational Stories
In this conversation between father and daughter, the two writers discuss the intergenerational approach to their co-written book, The Shape of Dust.

Saturday 17 June, 11am
Researching Fiction
This is a topic that is often left out of discussions on the craft – what do you do before you start writing?

Saturday 17 June, 3pm
Yumna Kassab: The Physical Act of Writing
In this Keynote, Yumna Kassab will explore the rituals, tools, routines and environmental conditions that assist in a sustainable creative practice.
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