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National Poetry Day
Held each August since 1997, National Poetry Day is a beloved and vibrant literary celebration, bringing communities together through more than 100 events across the motu each year. From 2016 to 2025, the event was proudly supported by Phantom Billstickers, whose commitment helped shape National Poetry Day into a truly nationwide cultural moment. In 2026, […]
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Book Launch – Wellington @ PSY FI
Poneke writer Lee Hana’s ‘Descendants’ to be launched at PSY FI. ’Descendants’, a mind-bending postpunk sci-fi collection from Pōneke writer Lee Hana, will be launched on May 09 2026 at PSY FI, an immersive musical event in Pōneke, featuring future-focused artists such as Micronism, Birdparty and The Golden Awesome and more. Tickets available through Under […]
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Creative Rights for Creative People, with Karen Workman
Curious about copyright? One of the challenges we creative people face is that common knowledge of copyright is sometimes at variance with the actual law, leading to misunderstandings, infringements and confusion. Let’s talk about knowing and protecting our rights, why they exist and the cultural and financial value of our work and rights. We’ll also […]
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Applications for the CLNZ | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship 2026 are now open
CLNZ Announces New Scholarship for Young Writers – Applications Open Now Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) is proud to announce the launch of a significant new initiative for young writers: the CLNZ | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship. Designed to nurture the […]
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Book Launch: What We Remember, What We Forget by Siobhan Harvey
Siobhan Harvey, Otago University Press and Unity Books Auckland warmly invite you to the book launch of the award-winning, What We Remember, What We Forget: A memoir in memory by Siobhan Harvey. What We Remember, What We Forget by Siobhan Harvey is a personal narrative and poignant meditation on the power and peril of remembering – […]
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NZSA CompleteMS Programme 2026 – apply by 28 May
Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level? Poetry, fiction, short fiction, non-fiction… Apply now for the NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa CompleteMS Manuscript Assessment Programme. The NZSA CompleteMS assessment programme is open for applications until 28 May 2026. CompleteMS is for writers who have completed a manuscript […]
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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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So You Want to Write a Picture Book, with Melinda Szymanik
Award-winning writer Melinda Szymanik guides you through the fundamentals of what makes a good picture book and provides tips to help you write your own! This module details all the different elements to consider when writing a picture book and what to do once you’ve got a finished draft! Melinda Szymanik is an award-winning writer of […]
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Writing for Crime readers
Cat Connor – Writing for Crime readers 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday 21 May Part of NZSA’s ‘Who’s turning the page?’ series of WebWorkshops for genre writers. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday 21 May In this practical, no-nonsense session, crime writers learn how to identify and connect with the readers who are already primed to love their […]
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Writing for Children and YA readers
Sherryl Clark – Writing for Children and YA readers 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday 4 June Part of NZSA’s ‘Who’s turning the page?’ series of WebWorkshops for genre writers. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday 4 June This workshop will look at books for children and teens (young adults) and the range of audiences you need to consider. […]
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Writing for SpecFic readers
Joshua T. Calvert – Writing for SpecFic readers 5pm-6pm, Thurs, 18 June Part of NZSA’s ‘Who’s turning the page?’ series of WebWorkshops for genre writers. 5:00pm – 6:00pm, Thursday 18 June Know your market – and you shall sell! In this workshop, Joshua T. Calvert shows you how to analyze your target audience with simple, […]
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Writing for Romance readers
Cat Sirota – Writing for Romance readers 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday 30 June Part of NZSA’s ‘Who’s turning the page?’ series of WebWorkshops for genre writers. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday 30 June You’ve written the book; now, how do you find the readers who’ll love it? For independent authors, connecting the right book with the […]
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