• 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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  • 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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