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Information services

  • A bi-monthly magazine, The New Zealand Author carries, amongst other things, professional development articles. This magazine is currently being assessed with a view to improving its design, quality and content. 
  • A weekly email newsletter keeps members up to date with competition deadlines, fellowships, freedom of speech and current and overseas writing news. This invaluable tool will be developed and updated as part of our website upgrade.
    A range of professional development leaflets covers several aspects of writing from finding a publisher to copyright protection.
  • Booklets on Writers and Tax, The Self-publishing Guide, Marketing Your Book and Getting Published are for sale to members and non-members.
  • Our model standard contract, The Business of Writing, helps writers understand a publishing contract
  • The Members only section of the NZSA website is a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of the publishing process plus listings and links specifically designed for writers. 

Social

  • The seven regional branches provide social and business activities so members can network, learn aspects of the craft of writing and participate in decision-making.
  • Branches offer workshops and seminars, often combined with social events. 

Financial

  • Discounts on books and stationery from outlets around the country and other publications from the NZSA website

Advice and professional development 

  • Access to advice on any aspect of publishing from our free Contract Advisory service
  • The opportunity to participate in member only programmes - the mentoring and assessment programmes, the subsidised manuscript appraisal service, the Lilian Ida Smith Award, the Beatson Fellowship, the Janet Frame Memorial Award for Literature, the NZSA/CLL Research Awards and the Ohau House Writer's Retreat.
  • Professional development resources on the member-only site in the Society’s website.
  • Professional Industry Training through Trade & Enterprise Programmes and recognised business training providers

Membership Rates

Student $50
Associate $110
Full $110
Affiliate $150
Overseas - Add $15 to subscription fee to cover postage

All new members receive a set of the NZSA professional development leaflets for free.

 

 

 
 

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