White Lies Short Story Readings

White Lies is a monthly short story reading night at Petersham Bowling Club, featuring up to 8 readers presenting straight short stories, moody vignettes, narrative essays, or excerpts from longer projects, each limited to 6 minutes. Sessions run every Wednesday from May 20 to December 16, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM AEST/AEDT, with breaks for drinks and workshop discussions. Writers can submit via the form opening April 15. Held at this historic, pokie-free venue in Sydney's Inner West, the event fosters a creative literary community. Tickets are affordably priced at $5, supporting accessible storytelling.