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NZSA Wellington presents Megan Dunn and Nadine Hura in conversation
Next up on the NZSA Wellington programme for 2025 is a very special event. Join us on Monday 14 July with writers Megan Dunn and Nadine Hura in conversation. Art critic and essayist Megan Dunn is the author of Tinderbox and Things I learned at Art School. Her most recent book is Ockham-longlisted The Mermaid […]
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My AI Twin – New Play at the Basement Theatre
Shirin Brown’s new comedic play My AI Twin, puts a political twist on the use of AI, which is infiltrating so many aspects of our lives. The story follows Xan, who is standing for the mayoralty of her city but, overwhelmed by the demands of campaigning in a world dominated by social media, she uses […]
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$25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award 2025 OPENS
The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o Aotearoa. Ka taea e ngā […]
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CLNZ NZSA Research Grants 2025 OPEN
Applications open for cash grants to support NZ writers Applications are now open for the CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants to help writers research a fiction or non-fiction writing project. Kua tuwhera ināianei ngā tono mō ngā Karāti Rangahau o te CLNZ | NZSA hei āwhina atu māu e rangahau tō hinonga, tō kōrero paki, tō […]
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Wairarapa meet-up – cuppa, cake, kōrero
We extend a warm welcome to NZSA members in Wairarapa – or with a Wairarapa connection – and invite you to join us at The Royal Hotel in Featherston on Sunday 15 June for a cuppa, cake and kōrero. Join branch committee members and other writers for this informal meet-up. We’re keen to meet NZSA […]
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StartWrite Writing Sample & Synopsis Assessment Programme
StartWrite Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service – for writers who want to get an appraisal for part of their work. Writers can send in a piece of writing, up to 6,000 words (for poetry up to 20 pages), and a one page synopsis. The NZSA Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service is an excellent […]
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Applications are OPEN for NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025
An award for a New Zealand writer of fiction – $5,000 The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) announce the 2025 opening of this award, which supports the completion and/or publication of new fiction by a mid-career fiction writer from New Zealand. The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award was established by […]
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Membership with NZSA
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) is the principal representative for the professional interests of writers. Protecting basic rights to freedom of expression, working to improve income and conditions, promoting Aotearoa New Zealand writing and literary culture. Developing and creating a community for writers. Build on your […]
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Choose your module
Writing craft, the business of writing, marketing and selling your book… Whether you’re starting out, mid-career or established, our NZSA Writer Toolkit has something for everyone. Available to do in your own time, on your phone, tablet, iPad or computer. The Writer Toolkit is our professional development offering, with multiple modules released. Our Toolkit is […]
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WebWorkshop with Melissa Addey
Melissa Addey – How to Make and Use Book Trailers 7pm to 9pm, Tues, 17 June What can you use a book trailer for? A lot! From plotting to marketing, as well as author branding, a book trailer is a great way to engage your readers. This fun and practical session will show you how […]
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Romance Writers of NZ 2025 conference
This year’s RWNZ conference will be held in Auckland at the Naumi Airport Hotel, Mangere, from 15 – 17 August. The key note speakers are Rachel Johns, Anna Hackett and Michelle Diener from Australia, and Sarah Mclean from the USA. All are award winning authors of popular and genre fiction. Rachel John’s awards include the 2016 […]
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Peninsula Writers Festival
The very first Peninsula Writers Festival is being held in Whitianga, the Gala Opening is May 29th where our authors will speak on a chosen topic. 7pm at the Cinema Lee Street. Then every Thursday in June the writers will be in discussion of their book and the writing journey. 1.30pm – 4pm at the […]
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