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Commonwealth’s adda calls for submissions
The Commonwealth Foundation is delighted to launch the 2022-2023 adda call for submissions. Writers are invited to submit creative non-fiction, short fiction, short graphic fiction and poetry on the theme of healthy communities. What does health mean to us as individuals and as societies? How does the climate crisis impact our health? What is the […]
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Announcing the Surrey Hotel writers residency award shortlist 2022
Steve Braunias edits Newsroom’s books section, ReadingRoom, and is a noted writer at the NZ Herald. He has been nominated (alongside ReadingRoom book reviewer Philip Matthews) as best reviewer of the year at the 2022 Voyager Media Awards. READINGROOM Announcing the Surrey Hotel writers residency award shortlist The most celebrated and well-known New Zealand novelist […]
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samesame but different, Aotearoa’s LGBTQIA+ Readers and Writers Festival 2023 events
samesame but different has rescheduled several live events for August and September. These include everything from poetry to a play-reading to an interactive zine-making workshop in Tāmaki Makaurau, and a satellite poets’ panel in Te Whanganui-a-Tara: Poetry Speakeasy | 16 August, 6-8pm Studio One Toi Tū 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011 Our […]
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2023 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel: Open for Entries
Text Publishing and the NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) are thrilled to announce entries for the 2023 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel are now open. The Prize seeks fiction manuscripts by published and unpublished authors who are citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand. It celebrates […]
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NZSA Roadshows – On The Road Again
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) is heading out, taking regional roadshows to Auckland Tāmaki Makau-rau, Napier Ahuriri and Taranaki New Plymouth. Writing is a solitary art – and NZSA has always provided a way for writers to get together, share experiences and learn to fine-tune their craft. Following two COVID years of […]
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2022 Surrey Hotel Writer’s Residency Award in association with Newsroom – open for entries
Nominations for the 2022 Surrey Hotel Writer’s Residency Award in association with Newsroom close incredibly soon. The cut-off is midnight, Saturday July 30. Email me at stephen11@xtra.co.nz with the subject line in screaming caps THE SURREY HOTEL WRITERS RESIDENCY IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEWSROOM. Send in a brief covering letter outlining the project you have in mind, […]
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New stories by talented writers awarded 2022 NZSA manuscript assessments
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Compelling manuscripts crafted by thirteen talented writers, have been chosen to take part in this year’s programme. Writers spend months polishing their stories for entry into this competitive […]
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Hardie Grant Ampersand Prize
Submission Guidelines Ampersand Prize Winner 2020 Ampersand Shortlist Acquisitions 2020 Ampersand Prize Shortlist 2020 Ampersand Prize Winner 2020 Hardie Grant accept submissions from any person who has not previously had a young adult, middle-grade or graphic novel published by a trade publishing house anywhere in the world. If you have had a picture book, general […]
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Prime Ministers Awards for Literary Achievement 2022
Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement 2022 – open now for entries The annual Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement recognise New Zealand writers who have made a notable contribution to New Zealand literature in the genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Amount: $60,000 in each category Watch this video on You Tube on how […]
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Hamilton Book Month
The August Hamilton Book Month 2022 programme is now live on our website with details about this year’s panels, workshops, and author events for all ages covering a variety of genres. Most events are free but registration is required for others. See www.hamiltonbookmonth.com
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SFFANZ Mini Science Fiction Convention August 13, Wellington
The SFFANZ AGM and presenting the Sir Julius Vogel awards will occur on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at the West Plaza Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand. This day will be an opportunity to get together and build community spirit again after a long time apart. It will also be a chance for you to tell the […]
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Seeking NZSATPKoA Te Māngai Māori ki te Poari Board Delegate
NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa Board Delegate: Te Māngai Māori ki te Poari The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSATPKoA) holds a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through building cohesive systems that ensure working with Māori in meaningful ways and developing paths for Māori […]
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