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NZSA Mentorships 2023 announced
We are pleased to announce that 13 emerging writers have been selected for The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa 2023 Mentorship Programme. The selection panel of convenor Mandy Hager along with panellists Jacquie McRae and Rosetta Allan commented that: ‘We were impressed by the range of genres and ideas expressed […]
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Book Launch – Ruin – Wellington
From Te Herenga Waka University Press: Please join us for the launch of Ruin by Emma Hislop 6 -7.30pm, Wednesday March 15th Unity Books Wellington All Welcome. About Ruin by Emma Hislop Whether in the fallout of a father’s pornography addiction or the fragility of a new marriage, in the aftermath of a drunken night gone […]
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Readers and Writers Akaroa – RAWA
Weekend 10-11 June 2023 The Akaroa Community Arts Council, in association with the New Zealand Society of Authors, is delighted to host its inaugural RAWA, Readers and Writers Akaroa 2023. Come and hear some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best writers in the supportive and beautiful environment of Banks Peninsula. Read about RAWA below, register, and come […]
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Book launch ‘Iris and Me’ and ‘The Uppish Hen’
Philippa Werry, Juanita Deely, The Cuba Press & Unity Books warmly invite you to the launch of two Robin Hyde books. At Unity Books Wellington Wednesday 1 March 2023 6.00–7.30pm Details: Facebook event Iris and Me by Philippa Werry Iris Wilkinson, who wrote poetry, novels and journalism under the pen name Robin Hyde, left New Zealand […]
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Book Launch – Reefton
Title – Searching for ‘Waratah’ The Life and Works of William Henry Scott Hindmarsh Author – Jo Wynne date – 18th March 2023 time – 2.00pm place – Oddfellows’ Hall, Bridge Street, Reefton
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Writing in the Present Moment
A Writing Workshop with Richard von Sturmer Being attentive to the present moment, to the natural world and to our own nature, is essential for good, poetic writing. In this workshop we will explore haiku and tanka, forms of Japanese poetry now widely practised in the West. Writing haiku gives us a way of responding […]
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Hamilton Book Month
Hamilton Book Month in August celebrates NZ authors and their writing, with 15 fiction and nonfiction events covering different genres. Readers from the Waikato and beyond are invited to meet authors and illustrators, listen to them discuss their work, and ask questions. With activities and events for all ages, all month, this is a local […]
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NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme 2023 Seeks Emerging Young Writers
Four secondary school students will each have the opportunity to be mentored by one of New Zealand’s best professional authors in order to develop their craft and hone their writing skills. The NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme offers aspiring young writers (aged 15-18) a mentorship, from May to November. The intent of the mentor programme is to […]
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Ōtautahi Christchurch Regional Roadshow
9AM – 4.30PM, SATURDAY 25 MARCH, HAGLEY COLLEGE, 510 HAGLEY AVENUE, CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL CITY, CHRISTCHURCH Each one-day conference offers local writers access to professional development, masterclasses, workshops and panel discussions taught by experienced writers from across Aotearoa. These events are organised in partnership with local NZSA branches to build collegiality, connection and new opportunities for […]
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Learn to Write Good creative writing classes
Best Selling author (Iceland, Poor People With Money), poet and playwright Dominic Hoey has been running his Learn to Write Good creative writing classes since 2015, teaching hundreds of students around the country. The courses explore tips and techniques learned from 30 years of writing prose, poetry, theatre and music. Classes are relaxed, with a […]
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NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2023 – open for applications
Award for fresh writing with a ‘unique and original vision’ The NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize celebrates the life and work of the writer Laura Solomon. As set by Laura, the main criteria for the exciting prize is for new writing with a ‘unique and original vision’. Published and unpublished writers are invited to […]
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