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Headland Submissions for Issue 25 Now Open
Guidelines Headland welcomes unsolicited submissions, but we do ask you to read these guidelines thoroughly to ensure that you do not spend your energy on preparing a submission that we will be unable to accept. Submissions for Issue 25 are now open until 30 January 2026. We accept short fiction and creative nonfiction only (up to 5,000 […]
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Enter The Griffith Review Emerging Voices Competition 2026
Have a bold story or fresh idea you’re ready to share? The Griffith Review Emerging Voices Competition is your opportunity to bring bold, original fiction or creative non-fiction work to one of Australia’s most respected literary platforms. Here’s the competition information from the Griffith Review website: Griffith Review is looking for submissions of fiction and […]
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Nominations for 2026 Sir Julius Vogel Awards now open!
Nominations for the 2026 Sir Julius Vogel awards are now being accepted. The nomination period will close at 11:59pm on 31 March 2026. The SJV awards recognise excellence in science fiction, fantasy, or horror works created by New Zealanders and New Zealand residents, and first published or released in the 2025 calendar year. Anyone can […]
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Call for entries: Rod Oram Memorial Essay Prize 2026
This is a callout to all young writers! To honour our great friend and esteemed colleague, Rod Oram, we are calling for essays from young people campaigning for a more equitable, sustainable and compassionate world. The closing date for entries is March 27, 2026, at 5pm. Rod Oram was a revered journalist and environmentalist, known […]
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Entries open for 2026 Ngaio Marsh Awards
Since 2010, the Ngaios have supported, highlighted and celebrated excellence in crime, mystery, and thriller writing from New Zealand storytellers, aka #yeahnoir In 2026 our Ngaios will be presented for: – Best Novel; – Best First-Novel; and – Best Kids/YA Book (biennial prize) Entries closes on 4 February 2026. For more information or to enter a […]
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Te Tupu Hauroa Development Grants 2026 open for applications now
Te Waka Taki Kōrero – Māori Literature Trust invites submissions from mid-career Māori writers seeking to undertake development opportunities between February – May 2026. There are two grants available to the value of $6,000 each. Established with the support of Creative New Zealand, Te Tupu Hauroa is the third step in the Trust’s Poutama Programme. The Pikihuia […]
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2026 Landfall Tauraka Essay & Young Writers’ Essay Prize
Writers from Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to submit essays that engage with and reflect on our culture. Join a tradition of bold, thought-provoking writing. Prize: NZ$3000 + 1-year Landfall Tauraka subscription. Entries: close 31 July 2026. The Landfall Tauraka Young Writers’ Essay Prize is an annual award open to writers aged 16 to 25. […]
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Oxbelly Retreat 2026 Fiction Writers Program
I am reaching out to share our open call for the Fiction Writers program of the 2026 Oxbelly Retreat, a gathering for international writers working in film and literature, to be held July 1 to 9 in Costa Navarino, Greece. The Fiction Writers program, led by Program Director Chigozie Obioma, supports ten emerging fictional prose writers committed […]
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Michael King Writers Centre announces 2026 residencies
The Michael King Writers Centre is pleased to announce the 18 New Zealand writers awarded residencies for its 2026 residency programme. The residency programme aims to support New Zealand writers and promote the development of high-quality New Zealand writing. Over 150 writers from across New Zealand applied for residencies at the historic Signalman’s House […]
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2025 Australasian Shadows Awards OPEN
The 2025 Australasian Shadows Awards are now OPEN! The Awards will close at midnight AEST on Jan 31. GUIDELINES Full Awards entry rules can be found HERE. Up to three works of horror/dark fiction may be entered per author in each of the following categories: Short Fiction: works up to 7,500 words. Paul Haines Award for […]
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NZSA Mentor Programme 2026 – open for applications
For Writers! Apply now to be mentored by an experienced writer / industry expert and grow your writing practice. The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Mentor programme 2026 seeks applications from beginning or emerging writers, with commitment and potential, who are looking for professional development, a safe space to discuss their work, intellectual […]
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WriteTime Competitions
WriteTime competitions are only open to older writers. Everyone is welcome, wherever in the world you live. If you want to join in, you need to be over 60 years old. There’s no upper age limit. Share your stories with us – entering a competition is a great way to keep up your writing. WriteTime […]
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