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OCKHAMS 2026 CALL FOR JUDGES!
Do you have a deep appreciation and knowledge of New Zealand literature? We’re looking for expressions of interest from the literature community and from members of the public with relevant experience for one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in the industry. Writers, former publishers, editors, festival organisers, academics, curators, teachers, reviewers, critics, booksellers […]
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The Master’s Review Reprint Prize
The Masters Review is once again asking for your previously published work! Returning for the third year, the 2025 Reprint Prize will be open for submissions of previously published prose (under 6,000 words) from June 15 to June 29, 2025. Any fiction or creative nonfiction published prior to June 1, 2024, is eligible. We want […]
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The Alchemy Spoon Seeking Poetry Submission
Genre: Poetry, essays on poetry topics, and cover art. Deadline: June 30th. Theme: Food. The Alchemy Spoon is a journal of poetry published by Clayhanger Press. They have a special interest in showcasing writing by “new phase” poets: “poets who have come late to poetry, often following retirement, or a life-change.” You can get a […]
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Storylines Notable Book Awards Entries Open
Since 1999 Storylines has produced an annual list of outstanding books for children and young people published by New Zealand authors and illustrators during the previous calendar year. This annual lists of Storylines Notable Books ensures that children, whānau, teachers, librarians and the public are aware of the large range of high quality New Zealand […]
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Announcing the 2025 Katherine Mansfield Sparkling Prose Competition from At the Bay | I te Kokoru
The 2025 competition The competition calls for works of fiction up to 1888 words – a reference to the year of Mansfield’s birth. We take our themes from Mansfield’s writing. This year, the theme is ‘double life’. $500 for first prize, proudly sponsored by Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature The 2025 judges are Gina Cole […]
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Caselberg International Poetry Prize | Entries opening
The Caselberg Trust will soon be calling for entries for the 2025 Caselberg Trust International Poetry Competition. Now in its 15th year, the Trust is delighted to announce that Dunedin’s finest book shop – the University Book Shop is supporting the poetry prize again this year, and will also host our awards night to coincide with the […]
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Auckland Queer Writers Anthology Kick-Off Event
Join us for the Auckland Queer Writers Anthology Kick-Off Event, and get ready to embark on an exciting journey together. Whether you’re a pro or new to writing, we welcome you to take part in this special project. The anthology is open to all queer voices in Tāmaki Makaurau, and we are keen as to begin this […]
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The Moth Nature Writing Prize 2025 Is Now Open
The Moth Nature Writing Prize aims to encourage and celebrate the art of nature writing. It is awarded annually to unpublished pieces of prose or poetry which best combine exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writers’ relationship with the natural world. Each year a single judge is asked to choose winners from entries worldwide. Previous judges […]
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Jan Michalski Foundation Writing Residencies Applications Now Open for the 2026 Session
Surrounded by nature in the foothills of the Jura mountains in Switzerland, the Jan Michalski Foundation for Writing and Literature was created by Vera Michalski in memory of her husband in order to perpetuate their shared commitment to those who devote themselves to the written word. Its mission is to foster literary creation and encourage […]
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Ngā Aho Shorts Development Lab 2025
Discover the Aho Shorts Development Lab — a unique opportunity for Māori writers, directors, and producers to develop short film projects through mentorship and wānanga. Refine your script, vision, and pitch to unlock funding opportunities. We’re seeking passionate creatives ready to lead and bring authentic Māori stories to life. Open to all experience levels—apply now […]
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AAANZ Art Writing and Publishing Awards (AWAPAs) For 2025 – Entries Close 8 August
The AWAPAs highlight the vitality of arts publishing in the region and acknowledges the contribution of both emerging and established scholars, curators and artists. The Awards play a pivotal role in promoting the importance of writing and publishing in disseminating knowledge and understanding of the visual arts, craft and design. They are the only prizes […]
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Two Lines Press Open Submissions Calls
Open call! Two Lines Press is excited to open a focused submissions call for translations of literature from Asia and Oceania. We highly encourage submissions of work from less-represented languages and from BIPOC, women, and/or queer authors and translators. https://www.catranslation.org/books/submit-work/
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