Some dates of interest relating to the 2008 Melbourne Writers' Festival:
July 16, Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30pm A special preview of the program will be held. BMW Edge, Federation Square Corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne
July 16, Friday Release of the festival program.
August 22, Friday to August 31, Sunday The festival itself.
You can get further details from the Festival's website.