• Crime Writing Events at Nelson Library

    In association with The Ngaio Marsh Awards, Nelson’s Elma Turner Library is hosting two crime writing-related events in July. On Tuesday 12 July at 1 pm celebrated crime writer Alan Carter will be talking about becoming ‘The Accidental Crime Writer’.  Alan won a Ned Kelly Award for his debut crime novel Prime Cut, featuring Chinese-Australian […]

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  • Live Canon International Poetry Competition 2017 – deadline

    2017 International Poetry Competition £1000 first prize for a single poem Guest Judge: Clare Pollard Deadline 1st July 2017 Submit here: https://livecanon.submittable.com/submit Previous winners include Inua Ellams, Andrew McMillan, Tessa Foley, Lesley Saunders, Aileen La Tourette and Kirsten Irving Previous Judges include: Glyn Maxwell, Antony Dunn, Lorraine Mariner, Barney Norris You can enter as many poems as […]

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  • BOOK LAUNCH IN MOTUEKA

    The launch of GOLD X 2: The Duncan Laing Story takes place on Sunday 10 July, 2 pm at Motueka RSA, 49 High Street, Motueka. GOLD x 2 unravels the life story of Duncan Laing, much respected and loved for his boundless commitment to teaching and coaching rugby, surf life saving and swimming in New Zealand. […]

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  • All You Need Is Love…and a great story

    Romance Writers of NZ present their 23rd annual conference! Bookings for our 23rd annual conference All You Need Is Love are now open! All the information you need to know is accessed through the left side menu. When you’re ready to make your online booking, click here. Our programme is chock-full of fabulous speakers and workshops that […]

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  • 2016 Hokianga Film Project – July 9th Workshop

    Script to Screen present writing & filmmaking workshops aimed at Rangatahi in the Far North region. The aim of these workshops is to foster local talent and encourage aspiring filmmakers. Workshop 2.0 – WRITING This is a beginners writing workshop. If you enjoy creative writing or telling stories from your community, then this is for […]

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  • 2016 Hokianga Film Project – July 8th Workshop

    Script to Screen present writing & filmmaking workshops aimed at Rangatahi in the Far North region. The aim of these workshops is to foster local talent and encourage aspiring filmmakers. Workshop 2.0 – WRITING This is a beginners writing workshop. If you enjoy creative writing or telling stories from your community, then this is for […]

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  • 2016 Hokianga Film Project – July 7th Workshop

    Script to Screen present writing & filmmaking workshops aimed at Rangatahi in the Far North region. The aim of these workshops is to foster local talent and encourage aspiring filmmakers. Workshop 2.0 – WRITING This is a beginners writing workshop. If you enjoy creative writing or telling stories from your community, then this is for […]

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  • Kathryn Burnett’s Screenwriting Weekend Workshop (Day 2)

    BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SCREENWRITING – WEEKEND WORKSHOP Busting to write for the big screen but not sure where to start? Come join Kathryn Burnett for this popular workshop and find out! BG2S is designed for you, demystifying the nuts and bolts – in two days you will learn everything to start writing your screenplay. Screenwriting shares much with […]

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  • Kathryn Burnett’s Screenwriting Weekend Workshop (Day 1)

    BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SCREENWRITING – WEEKEND WORKSHOP Busting to write for the big screen but not sure where to start? Come join Kathryn Burnett for this popular workshop and find out! BG2S is designed for you, demystifying the nuts and bolts – in two days you will learn everything to start writing your screenplay. Screenwriting shares much with […]

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  • Kathryn Burnett’s Kickstart Writing Workshop

    KICKSTART WRITING WORKSHOP Ready to get that writing project up and running? Been thinking about writing that story but not sure where to start? This supportive writing workshop is a fun, time-efficient way to get that idea out of your head and onto the page. Join us for a designated writing day and I will help you focus your idea, expand […]

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  • Men and Women in History: Authors

    The written word has the power to generate ideas, inspire revolutions, and change the way we view ourselves and our place in history. This series from the University of Auckland looks at the life history of influential authors, their style and beliefs, and the works they created. Tuesday 23 August Charlotte Bronte and Her Siblings, […]

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  • Men and Women in History: Authors

    The written word has the power to generate ideas, inspire revolutions, and change the way we view ourselves and our place in history. This series from the University of Auckland looks at the life history of influential authors, their style and beliefs, and the works they created. Tuesday 16 August Rocky Ridge, 1928 Presented by […]

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