Previous Years - 2021

Words Out West 2021 was bigger, brighter and better than ever before, and we’re so happy we could share our love of words with you all.

Gallery

Check out all the action in our gallery.

Library After Dark

A chance to mingle with friends and talented authors with MC ABC Southern Queensland breakfast presenter, David lliffe

Festival Day

Madonna King

Geordie Lillis

Anita Heiss

Harry Fagan

Harry Clarke

Meshel Laurie & Emily Webb
Australian True Crime Podcast

Frances Whiting

Peter Watt

Janet Gover

Nick Earls

Dan Peled

Writers Retreat

Kristina Olsson

A day away at Jimbour House with an author who has a wealth of knowledge to share.
Kristina was described as "generous, humble and extraordinarily talented" and the event a "perfect balance of work and talk".

Supported by the Queensland Writers Centre

School Days - Chinchilla & Dalby

Supported by Arrow Energy and Origin Energy

Jay Laga'aia

Will Kostakis

Kathleen Jennings

Ann-Marie Finn

Anita Heiss

Geordie Lillis

Harry Clarke

Gregg Dreise

Schooners & Stories

Shane Webcke

Hotel Australia Miles & Warra Hotel

Short Story Competition

First Place

The Rhythm of Small Things, by Bernadette Whisson

Second Place

All the little things, by Lisa Shannon

Third Place

Peace in Endings, by Ashley Collard