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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 It is awarded annually to unpublished pieces of prose or poetry which best combine exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writers’ relationship with the natural world.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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Pasifika Writer in Residence – Te Herenga Waka
Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand (On-site) Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence 2025 position with Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao – International Institute of Modern Letters, Kelburn Campus. Applications are invited from emerging Pasifika writers in all areas of literary […]
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NZSA Call out for CLNZ Board role: Author Director
April 2025 Appointment of an Author Director Copyright Licensing New Zealand The Position Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) is seeking a member of the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc (NZSA) to join its Board of Directors. This appointment process is being undertaken by the Board to […]
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Announcing the 2nd Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award
Webb-Pullman Poetry Award Webb-Pullman Family 30 April, 2025 Entries are now open for the second Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award, which in 2025 will again be $500 NZD. In honour of Mercedes’ support for Palestinian rights, her passionate resistance to injustice, and in light of the current genocide in Gaza, the topic for this […]
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