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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. Thursday 11 August Homer’s Odyssey Presented by Dr […]
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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. Thursday 4 August Homer’s Iliad Presented by Dr […]
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100 West Corsicana 2017 Residencies for Artists and Writers
Create works in massive, historic rooms filled with natural light, deep in Texas mystique. 100W ARTIST & WRITER IN RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS Description of residency program 100 West grants artists and writers residencies to create work in this historic building repurposed for studio space. Large scale, light filled rooms are provided alongside complete living accommodations and […]
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Word Up – Residency Programme (Morocco)
Word-Up is a 5-week artist’s residency program for writers.. Description of residency program Word-Up aims at bringing together writers and artists from a broad range of disciplines and cultures to reside in Sefrou, a market town in the Fez region of Morocco. It involves an intercultural and immersive program of orientation visits, academic presentations, cultural insights […]
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Residency Programme – Portugal
Open Call – Writers, Curators and Researchers This residency program at HANGAR encourages dialogue, exchange and creative thinking. The program is non-prescriptive, allowing writers to develop projects in response to their new environment, or to conduct research benefiting from Lisbon´s resources. HANGAR welcomes national and international writers and researchers. The residency programme at HANGAR aims […]
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International Institute of Modern Letters – Writers on Mondays
Writers on Mondays 2016 brings together a line-up of exciting new and established talents to showcase what’s happening in the world of New Zealand writing. Headlining Victoria University of Wellington’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) 2016 season are award-winning New Zealand authors Anne Kennedy, Patricia Grace and Jenny Bornholdt. Director of IIML Professor Damien […]
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Creative Connections Residency 2017 – Dunedin
The Caselberg Trust in Dunedin has announced that the call for applications for its 3 month Creative Connections Residency is now open, with details for applicants on its website www.caselbergtrust.org. The Creative Connections residency is open to creative artists from any media – visual, performing, literature, music, and offers a stipend of $6k. This is […]
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Ika Creative Writing Prize
The Ika Creative Writing Prize* is a competition for writers who live in the greater Auckland area. There are two categories: High school students in Years 12-13 Adults aged 18 years or older. Share the stories within and around you, in a forum that celebrates your passion and expression. Your life writing or creative non-fiction […]
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Takah? Poetry Competition 2016
Takah? Magazine is holding their latest poetry competition! The competition will be judged by Peter Bland First prize $250 Second prize $100 Two runners up will receive one year’s free subscription to Takah? Magazine. Entries to be postmarked no later than Wednesday 31st August 2016. No email entries. Results and the winning poems will be […]
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Travel And Discretionary Grants For Journalists
Each year, the Asia New Zealand Foundation travel and discretionary grants programme offers New Zealand journalists the chance to travel to Asia to research and prepare stories. The Asia New Zealand Foundation offers two types of grants to journalists: Travel Grants Travel grants are awarded to journalists who have a clear plan of what stories […]
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Travel And Discretionary Grants For Journalists
Each year, the Asia New Zealand Foundation travel and discretionary grants programme offers New Zealand journalists the chance to travel to Asia to research and prepare stories. The Asia New Zealand Foundation offers two types of grants to journalists: 1. Travel Grants Travel grants are awarded to journalists who have a clear plan of what […]
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Selling Self-published Books to Bookshops
Don’t just print it, sell it – book markets and methods Come and join your fellow self-published authors at this seminar about what bookshops look for, when stocking a self-published book. Held during the Booksellers NZ conference, this is a unique chance to meet some booksellers and learn more about the industry you are part […]
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