The Sydney Writers Festival is held in honor of the modern day authors who shape our world through the art of word and language. The event in the beautiful city of Sydney features the world's finest poets, novelists, and authors of literary nonfiction. Some of the named authors featured during the Sydney Writers Festival will be the 2010 Man Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Cunningham, and internationally renowned author David Mitchell.

Held at the heart of Australia in Sydney, the festival is being advertised by the theme of "Words to Live By" and is set to inspire all those who attend. The festival will be held May 14-22 2011, and is predicted to be the most successful and impressive event year yet. The festival is known by attendees to combine an intellectual environment with an experience that will also offer great dining and activities to keep you fully enjoying your vacation in Sydney after festival hours. The Sydney's Writers Festival holds the main precinct at Walsh Bay, encompassing Pier 4/5, Pier 2/3, and the Sydney Theater. Tickets are available ranging from $15 for single events to $70 for 2-day passes. Public transportation is offered throughout the city to help you get to Walsh Bay, so there are no restraints to your chance to experience this unique event.

What: The Sydney Writers Festival
When: May 14-22, 2011
Where: Walsh Bay, Sydney Australia
URL: http://www.swf.org.au/