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Announcing the 2021 takahē Monica Taylor poetry prize
Entries are now open for the 2021 takahē Monica Taylor Poetry Prize, and we’re delighted to welcome John Allison as judge. John Allison’s poetry has appeared in numerous literary journals here and overseas. His fifth collection of poetry, A Place to Return To, was published by Cold Hub Press in August 2019. A chapbook of new […]
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Submissions called to inaugural poetry calendar
Compound Press and Minarets Journal announce a call for submissions to our inaugural poetry calendar, edited by Craig Foltz. A functioning calendar for the year 2022 (should it happen), the calendar will feature one poem for each month. We ask writers to submit one poem to a specific month (though saying anything about said month is […]
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STORYLINES NOTABLE BOOKS AWARDS – call for entries – closes August 15
STORYLINES NOTABLE BOOKS AWARDS About the Awards 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, whanau, teachers, librarians and the public are all made aware of the large […]
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Sweet Mammalian Journal open for submissions
Deadline midnight 30 June Submissions are currently OPEN Send us your writing, be it a roar, purr, or pip-squeak. We ask that you send up to five poems, preferably in a Word document, to sweetmammalian at gmail.com . Spread the word far and wide. We’ll read through the winter, and launch the issue in southern hemisphere springtime. We love writing […]
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THE INTERNATIONAL PROVERSE PRIZE FOR UNPUBLISHED (BOOK-LENGTH) NON-FICTION, FICTION OR POETRY 2021
The International Proverse Prizes for writing submitted and previously unpublished in English (may be in translation) are open for entry now. 1) The Proverse Prize for single-author book-length fiction, non-fiction, or poetry (founded 2008) offers a cash prize (HKD10,000.00) and publication. (HKD7.8 approx = US$1.00) 2) The Proverse Poetry Prize for single poems (founded 2016) […]
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Four Cash Grants to Support NZ Writers
Receive a $5,000 grant to help you research your latest fiction or non-fiction writing project. All New Zealand writers welcome to apply from 13 May. The CLNZ / NZSA Research Grants will open for applications on Thursday 13 May 2021, and will close at 4.00pm Friday 11 June. Four Research Grants valued at $5,000 each […]
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A Reflection on 18 months as NZSA President: “A call-out to all writers: come gather round, we need your support . . . “
BY MANDY HAGER MAY 4, 2021 I’ve been a member of NZSA for around 30 years, joining before I published my first book, filled with pride when I could transition from ‘associate’ to ‘full’ membership. Although health and time constraints have meant I’ve rarely attended branch meetings or events, I’ve always read the […]
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APRIL 19, 2021 After the raving success that was their Green Inferno project, Tenebrous Press have decided to team up with me (Alex Woodroe, hi, how are you?) for their next caper. A collection of fiction exploring the grand traditions and tropes of Gothic Horror, reimagined and contemporized for this generation and beyond. We are seeking Women—trans, cis, […]
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2021 PANZ Book Design Awards entries are open
We announce that entries for the 2021 PANZ Book Design Awards are now open. You can enter the awards here. There are some slight changes to the eligibility criteria this year so please do make sure to check out the details on the PANZ website. And don’t forget to support your emerging designers. There is […]
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Screenrights Cultural Fund 2021
The Screenrights Cultural Fund makes a difference by supporting people with exciting and innovative new initiatives that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content in Australia and New Zealand. FOCUS 2021: NEW TEAMS Screenrights’ 2021 Cultural Fund is now open for applications, closing 5pm AEST Wednesday 28 April. The 2021 focus is New Teams. “Ours […]
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2021 Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist announced
Commonwealth Writers / 14th April 2021 / The Commonwealth Short Story Prize This short film features the twenty-five shortlisted authors. Read about the individual writers and their stories below. Congratulations to the New Zealander shortlisted: Tim Saunders for his story CARVED. ‘Ogbuefi’, Vincent Anioke (Nigeria) ‘Hunger’, Andre Bagoo (Trinidad and Tobago) ‘Tourism is Our Business’, Heather Barker (Barbados) ‘I Cleaned The—’, Kanya D’Almeida (Sri Lanka) ‘It […]
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NZ On Air announces Public Interest Journalism Fund details
In February Minister of Broadcasting and Media, Hon Kris Faafoi announced $55 million to provide targeted, short to medium-term support for public interest journalism. The Public Interest Journalism Fund will be administered by NZ On Air. The Public Interest Journalism Fund is designed to provide three years of transitional support to the media sector, […]
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