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Finding your ‘I’, with Pip Desmond
Writing in the first-person ‘I’ voice is common in creative non-fiction, not only in memoir but when writers tackle wider subjects too. At first glance it seems relatively easy to tell a story from our own point of view. There’s no one we know better than ourselves. The facts are already established. Surely all we […]
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Northland webinar
Alison writes historical romances, historical mysteries and short fiction. Her books have been published by commercial publishers, but she also publishes independently. She has a fascinating story to tell about her journey through traditional publishing and why she publishes her own books as well. You can do both! (Or either.) Our Northland Chair, Sherryl Clark, […]
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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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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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Aotearoa NZ Children’s Book Week: 15 – 21 August
Read NZ is leading the first ever NZ Children’s Book Week, working with other bookish groups, sponsors and friends on digital and in person events, and resources celebrating reading. There are lots of ways to get involved no matter where you are in the country. Host your own event, join one of theirs, spread the […]
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NZ Children’s Book Week: National Read Along
At exactly 11.00am on Monday 17 August 2026, Aotearoa will read together. Led by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura as part of NZ Children’s Book Week, the National Read Along is a celebration of books, storytelling and the joy of reading around Aotearoa. Join us to read together at exactly 11.00am on Monday 17 August […]
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Book Launch of Residual Images by Gayna Vetter
Come join Gayna Vetter launch her first novel Residual Images. When: Wednesday 16 September at 6pm Where: Unity Books Wellington More about the author: Gayna is a writer in Wellington. She was born and matured in the USA but has now spent more than half her life living outside of the US. One summer many years ago, […]
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Uploading Your Ebook or Print Book to Amazon KDP, with Steff Green
Once you have formatted your manuscript, you may want to take Steff’s other practical, step-by-step module on How to Load an Ebook or Print Book on Amazon KDP. Steff Green is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the paranormal, gothic, dark, and fantastical. She lives in New Zealand with her cantankerous drummer husband, […]
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NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2026 NOW OPEN
The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award is a new award established by novelist Tina Shaw to encourage the development of original novels by fiction writers who are working on a new project. All applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award will provide a cash award of $5,000 to be […]
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Substack for Authors: A Virtual Masterclass
Brought to you by Substack in association with NZSA A FREE virtual masterclass Featuring a Q&A with Anna Fifield (“Between Two Giants” Substack). Thursday 20th August, 6pm-7.30pm NZDT All welcome Join us for a FREE virtual masterclass exploring how authors around the world are using Substack to do something the traditional publishing path has rarely […]
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How to Write Funny with Catherine Robertson
Humour can be deeply subjective but no matter what makes you laugh, you can learn to inject more of it into your writing and make your readers laugh, too. Catherine Robertson’s first novel was only acquired after she managed to make it (her publisher’s words) “much, much funnier”. She has now published twelve humorous fiction novels […]
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Book Sector Professional Development
Brought to you by the Coalition for Books FREE to all NZSA members as we are a Coalition member All others welcome at a small fee Includes a special two part-day symposium for children’s publishing professionals in support of Children’s Book Week Seven unmissable events – all online through Zoom Download the full 2026 programme […]
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