• Introduction to Editing, with Anna Mackenzie

    Posted on 27 June 2025

    In this module, Anna explores editing from a writer’s perspective, with the aim of helping you produce the very best work you can. Relevant to fiction and nonfiction, longform and short, this session provides information useful for writers at all stages, particularly those newly starting out. Anna Mackenzie writes fiction and non-fiction across a range […]

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  • WebWorkshop with Madison Hamill

    Posted on 26 June 2025

    Madison Hamill – Reconstructing Vividness: Working with lost memories in personal non-fiction 5pm to 7pm, Wed, 30 July Memory is unreliable, sometimes incomplete and constantly reconstructed—but that’s what makes it such interesting material for storytelling. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to craft vivid and emotionally resonant scenes from unclear memories, confront memory gaps with […]

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  • Applications are OPEN for NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025

    Posted on 25 June 2025

    An award for a New Zealand writer of fiction – $5,000  The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) announce the 2025 opening of this award, which supports the completion and/or publication of new fiction by a mid-career fiction writer from New Zealand. The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award was established by […]

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  • NZSA Wellington presents Megan Dunn and Nadine Hura in conversation

    Posted on 23 June 2025

    Next up on the NZSA Wellington programme for 2025 is a very special event. Join us on Monday 14 July with writers Megan Dunn and Nadine Hura in conversation. This is a free event, all welcome, light refreshments provided. What: Megan Dunn and Nadine Hura in conversation Date: Monday 14 July 2025 Where: two/fiftyseven, Level […]

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  • My AI Twin – New Play at the Basement Theatre

    Posted on 19 June 2025

    Shirin Brown’s new comedic play My AI Twin, puts a political twist on the use of AI, which is infiltrating so many aspects of our lives. The story follows Xan, who is standing for the mayoralty of her city but, overwhelmed by the demands of campaigning in a world dominated by social media, she uses […]

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  • $25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award 2025 OPENS

    Posted on 13 June 2025

    The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o Aotearoa. Ka taea e ngā […]

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  • CLNZ NZSA Research Grants 2025 OPEN

    Posted on 12 June 2025

    Applications open for cash grants to support NZ writers Applications are now open for the CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants to help writers research a fiction or non-fiction writing project. Kua tuwhera ināianei ngā tono mō ngā Karāti Rangahau o te CLNZ | NZSA hei āwhina atu māu e rangahau tō hinonga, tō kōrero paki, tō […]

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  • Wairarapa meet-up – cuppa, cake, kōrero

    Posted on 6 June 2025

    We extend a warm welcome to NZSA members in Wairarapa – or with a Wairarapa connection – and invite you to join us at The Royal Hotel in Featherston on Sunday 15 June for a cuppa, cake and kōrero. Join branch committee members and other writers for this informal meet-up. We’re keen to meet NZSA […]

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  • StartWrite Writing Sample & Synopsis Assessment Programme

    Posted on 6 June 2025

    StartWrite Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service – for writers who want to get an appraisal for part of their work. Writers can send in a piece of writing, up to 6,000 words (for poetry up to 20 pages), and a one page synopsis.  The NZSA Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service is an excellent […]

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  • Membership with NZSA

    Posted on 5 June 2025

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) is the principal representative for the professional interests of writers. Protecting basic rights to freedom of expression, working to improve income and conditions, promoting Aotearoa New Zealand writing and literary culture. Developing and creating a community for writers. Build on your […]

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  • Choose your module

    Posted on 4 June 2025

    Writing craft, the business of writing, marketing and selling your book… Whether you’re starting out, mid-career or established, our NZSA Writer Toolkit has something for everyone. Available to do in your own time, on your phone, tablet, iPad or computer. The Writer Toolkit is our professional development offering, with multiple modules released. Our Toolkit is […]

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  • Romance Writers of NZ 2025 conference

    Posted on 21 May 2025

    This year’s RWNZ conference will be held in Auckland at the Naumi Airport Hotel, Mangere, from 15 – 17 August. The key note speakers are Rachel Johns, Anna Hackett and Michelle Diener from Australia, and Sarah Mclean from the USA. All are award winning authors of popular and genre fiction. Rachel John’s awards include the 2016 […]

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