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Berlin Writer’s Residency 2022 goes to Brian Falkner
An established writer is able to work on an approved project for up to eleven months in Berlin, Germany. The residency includes travel to and accommodation in Berlin, a monthly stipend and incidentals. Resident for 2022-2023 Brian Falkner – towards a work about a neurodiverse New Zealand teenager that is plunged into a world of […]
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Todd New Writer’s Bursary goes to Chloe Lane for 2022
Annual bursary awarded to a published writer or playwright at the early stage of their career to write new work. The Todd Corporation Ltd contributes $10,000 towards this bursary and the balance is provided by Creative New Zealand. More about Chloe Lane HERE Bursary recipient for 2022 Chloe Lane – towards a draft of a […]
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OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN’S WRITERS – Storylines & NZSA – Meet Australian agents on zoom
On Saturday 8 October at 3pm Storylines, in association with NZSA, hosts a webinar for children’s and young adult writers and illustrators featuring two key publishing figures in Australia: leading literary agent Alex Adsett, and one of Australia’s most influential children’s publishers Clare Hallifax. This is a unique opportunity for authors and illustrators to learn what publishers look […]
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Storylines Betty Gilderdale Award 2022 – Dr. Libby Limbrick
Congratulations to Dr. Libby Limbrick, MNZM, Ph.D., who has just been announced as 2022 winner of the Storylines Betty Gilderdale Award for services to New Zealand children’s literature. Libby, immediate past-chair of the Storylines Trust, a trustee of Duffy Books in Homes, and a distinguished academic, has worked tirelessly for decades to support reading, […]
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Kathleen Drumm appointed Chief Executive of Auckland Writers Festival | Waituhi o Tāmaki
The Board of Auckland Writers Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Kathleen Drumm as Auckland Writers Festival | Waituhi Tāmaki’s new Chief Executive. Since 2019, Drumm has been Chief Executive at the Hundertwasser Art Centre and Whangārei Art Museum where she has successfully delivered this significant new cultural destination which opened in […]
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Joint Statement in Response to Fight for the Future’s Letter Falsely Claiming that the Lawsuit Against Internet Archive’s Open Library Harms Public Libraries
STATEMENT FROM THE AUTHORS GUILD: The following organizations are deeply troubled by Fight for the Future’s letter “In Solidarity with Libraries” that a number of authors have signed. While there are principles stated in the letter with which we agree, it is highly misleading both regarding the lawsuits that publishers have filed against the Internet […]
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Allen & Unwin New Zealand announces the winner of the inaugural commercial fiction writing prize.
Allen & Unwin New Zealand is delighted to announce that the winner of our inaugural Commercial Fiction Prize is Auckland writer and book reviewer, Josie Shapiro. Her entry, Mickey Bloom, is a wonderful, contemporary novel with a completely engaging protagonist and Josie is an exciting new voice in commercial fiction, who stood out even in […]
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Call for judges of the 2023 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
28 SEPTEMBER 2022 The organisers of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults are inviting expressions of interest from members and followers of the children’s literature community who would like to be considered as judges of the 2023 awards. Applications to judge are now open to all those with suitable qualifications […]
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CALLING ALL WRITERS – APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2023 GRIMSHAW SARGESON FELLOWSHIP
Embarking on a literary fellowship can transform a writer’s life – opening doors and providing writers with the opportunity to focus on their craft. Entries for the 2023 Grimshaw Sargeson Fellowship have now opened, and published authors from across New Zealand are being encouraged to apply. Throughout its 36-year history, the prestigious national literary award […]
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Announcing the 2023 Ockham NZ Book Awards Judges
WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2022 Distinguished academics, historians and curators, together with acclaimed writers and journalists, are among the 12 experts selected to judge the 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. The $62,000 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction will be judged by bestselling author, critic and creative writing teacher Stephanie Johnson (convenor); editor and […]
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Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are to host the 2022 Pacific Arts Summit on 11 – 13 October at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington
Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are to host the 2022 Pacific Arts Summit on 11 – 13 October at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington Creative New Zealand brings together Pasifika artists, practitioners and organisations to talanoa about the future of Pacific arts. Creative New Zealand is inviting creatives of Pacific heritage to register their in-person attendance […]
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2022 New Zealand Young Writers Festival: Next week! 29 September
The eighth NZYWF will bring a tentacular feast of literary action near the Octagon on the cusp of October. Join us for our Festival Opening with Rebecca Hawkes (MC) for kai, kōrero, and kinship, as we launch our inky festival into the eight-mosphere. Music from Keira Wallace and short performances from Te Kahui (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti […]
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