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Announcing the Winner of the 2022 Michael Gifkins Prize
Emma Sidnam has been awarded the 2022 Michael Gifkins Prize for her manuscript Backwaters. Sidnam wins a publishing contract with Text and a NZ$10,000 advance against royalties. The prize is awarded to an unpublished manuscript by a New Zealand writer, celebrating the life and work of the writer and agent Michael Gifkins. Emma Sidnam is […]
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New stories by talented writers awarded 2022 NZSA manuscript assessments
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Compelling manuscripts crafted by thirteen talented writers, have been chosen to take part in this year’s programme. Writers spend months polishing their stories for entry into this competitive […]
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Auckland / Tāmaki-makau-rau Roadshow
Auckland / Tāmaki-makau-rau Roadshow 9AM – 7PM, SAT 30 JULY, AUT SOUTHERN CAMPUS, 640 GREAT SOUTH RD, MANUKAU What’s on: Welcome with Vanda Symon Opening Kōrero: Witi Ihimaera in conversation with Vanda Symon. Masterclasses: Poetry Masterclass with Siobhan Harvey; Creating Authentic Characters with Brannavan Gnanalingam; On Vulnerability: A Creative Non-Fiction Workshop with Lana Lopesi; Short and Sharper – Taking your flash fiction a step further, Jack Cottrell. Workshops: How far can […]
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Book launch: NO OTHER PLACE TO STAND
Auckland University Press invites you to the launch of NO OTHER PLACE TO STAND: AN ANTHOLOGY OF CLIMATE CHANGE POETRY FROM AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND. Join editors Jordan Hamel, Rebecca Hawkes, Erik Kennedy and Essa Ranapiri – as well as plenty of special guests – to the celebration and launch party of this brilliant new anthology. […]
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Book launch! The Collections by Patricia Donovan
Patricia Donovan, Mary Egan Publishing and Unity Books invite you to the launch of Patricia Donovan’s new novel – The Collections. Tuesday 9 August, Unity Books, 57 Willis Street, Wellington. To be launched by Harry Ricketts.
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Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2022
$10,000 Opportunity for Writers Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2022 Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. This annual Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to work on a […]
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Book Launch! Na Viro by Gina Cole
Join us to acknowledge and celebrate the launch of ‘Na Viro’ by Gina Cole. Wednesday 6 July 5.30-7pm Maritime Museum 175 Quay Street Viaduct Harbour, Auckland RSVP to info@huia.co.nz (by 27 June for catering purposes) See you there!
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Book launch! On elephant’s shoulders by Sudha Rao
Sudha Rao, The Cuba Press and Unity Books invite you to the launch of Sudha’s debut poetry collection – On elephant’s shoulders. Tuesday 19 July 6-7.30pm Unity Books 57 Willis Street To be launched by Gregory O’Brien.
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Announcing the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2022 winner!
Rachel J Fenton is winner of the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2022! New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Rachel J Fenton on winning the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize for new writing with a ‘unique and original vision’, that celebrates the life and work of writer Laura Solomon. The prize was […]
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Ruby Porter answers YOUR burning craft questions!
An NZSA Auckland Branch event Friday 1 July, 6.15pm Online Event Note: Due to the ongoing spread of illnesses this winter (and low attendance at our in person meeting in May), we will be holding our July and August meetings online (we’ll be back to in person in spring!). This will be a live […]
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Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara Roadshow
Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara Roadshow 8.45AM – 5.45PM, SATURDAY, 2 JULY. PIPITEA CAMPUS, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, KELBURN, WELLINGTON What’s on: Welcome and Keynote Address with Vanda Symon Opening Kōrero: Witi Ihimaera in conversation with Vanda Symon. Masterclasses: Poetry Masterclass with Siobhan Harvey; Successful World-building with Elizabeth Knox; Making 3D Characters with Brannavan Gnanalingam; On Vulnerability: A […]
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2022 Festival of Flash
SUNDAY, 19 June 2022 Celebrating ten years 2012–2022! lively discussions * guest readers * judges’ comments * NFFD awards *NZSA regional awards * raffle prizes * special features from our regions* musical performances * book giveaways an all–day series of free events livestreamed to the Flash Frontier YouTube channelmore info here 09:00–10:00 AM Panel discussion: […]
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