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Raglan Writers Day
Join us in Whaingāroa Raglan for a day of writing workshops, collegiality and inspiration (morning tea included). Deborah Challinor – the necessary elements for writing realistic and satisfying historical fiction, plus tips for research methods and sources. Jacquie McRae – a conversation about writing; the trials of being a writer and some tools to navigate […]
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Graeme Lay Short Story 2026 Competition is now open
The NZSA Auckland Branch is delighted to bring you their annual short story competition, judged by esteemed writer Graeme Lay. The competition is now open, with entries closing at 11:59 pm on Monday 26th October 2026 (Labour Day). As in previous years, the following entry guidelines apply: This competition is open to any writer in […]
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$25,000 TCA | NZSA Writers’ Award has been awarded to writer Matariki Williams
Matariki Williams (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Whakaue, Taranaki, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi) has been awarded the 2026 Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc $25,000 Writers’ Award for her untitled project on the life and art of Robyn Kahukiwa. Williams will be working with Penguin Random […]
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2026 Janet Frame Memorial Lecture with Fleur Beale
The 2026 NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture with Fleur Beale Friday, 25 September, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, In partnership with Verb Wellington The National Library of New Zealand, 70 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011 (map) This event is free to attend – please register to secure your place. Can we rescue reading? Do we need to? […]
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AI and Copyright with Karen Workman from Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa
Thursday 1 October, 6:30 – 7:30pm FREE to all This session will be a practical look at how AI is affecting the work of authors. We’ll look briefly at current realities, then focus on steps to protect your work, and tools to implement today. Authors will come away from this session with an understanding of […]
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Imposter Syndrome, Kiwi Cringe, and Other Anxieties with Lee Murray
Award-winning author Lee Murray presents a round-table discussion on dealing with the low points in a writing career, including isolation, rejection, comparititus, and tall poppy syndrome. This WebWorkshop includes strategies for leveraging creativity for resilience, connection, and understanding and is for anyone who struggles with the ups and downs of writing life! Lee Murray ONZM […]
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WebWorkshop with Cristina Sanders – Representing Real Characters in History
5:30pm to 7:30pm, Tuesday 3 November In this workshop we’ll discuss some of the ethical issues around the representation of real characters in fiction, covering ideas like: personal perspective, care of descendants, and how history gets made in the first place. We’ll look at historical lacuna and ways to fill in the gaps, stray into […]
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MAKE IT STRANGE: Workshop for writers
an in-person workshop in Nelson Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson City. Saturday 24 October, 2:30 – 4pm $25 if you’re a member of the NZ Society of Authors; $35 for all other writers tickets here The NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize is awarded for new writing with a ‘unique and original vision’. […]
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Scholarships for Young Writers Awarded for the First Time
Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) are proud to announce five young writers who have received the inaugural TCA | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship. The selection panel of award-winning authors Michelle Elvy and Shelley Burne-Field said they were astonished at the variety in […]
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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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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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Book Launch: ‘Hometown’ by Martinette Williams
October 9th 2026, 7pm Maggie’s in Dunedin with live music from Blue Heron When Lainey meets Jannes in their small New Zealand hometown, an unexpected connection takes hold. Over the years, they drift apart and back together, bound by unspoken feelings and missed chances. Hometown is a tender, slow-burn story about love, timing, and the […]
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