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StartWrite Writing Sample & Synopsis Assessment Programme
StartWrite Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service – for writers who want to get an appraisal for part of their work. Writers can send in a piece of writing, up to 6,000 words (for poetry up to 20 pages), and a one page synopsis. The NZSA Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service is an excellent […]
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Research for Fiction, with Whiti Hereaka
In this short module, award-winning writer Whiti Hereaka will break down her method of research and guide you through strategies to manage and utilise your information when writing a novel. By the end of this module, you will have the tools to enable you to research and manage your information efficiently, and an approach that […]
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WebWorkshop with Chris Munnery
Chris Munnery – Self-Publishing with IngramSpark 5pm to 7pm, Thurs, 26 February IngramSpark enable authors with the right tools, knowledge, and resources to make great quality, affordable books that are connected to a vast, international distribution network. These tools and services are now more accessible than ever, and self-published authors are moving from the outer […]
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Exhibit: Michelle Elvy, The WIld Edge
09 January – 30 March Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu Michelle Elvy was the 2025 Auckland Council Artist in Residence at Barr Cottage in Huia, perched on the edge of the Manukau Harbour – only the fourth writer to have been selected for the residency. Her work gives a visual and textural component to […]
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Dominic Hoey workshop – Auckland
Join best selling novelist Dominic Hoey for a one off workshop on characters and dialog Dominic Hoey is running a one-off in person workshop looking specifically at character and dialog. This is a workshop he has run at various writers festivals but it’s the first time he is offering it to the general public. Over […]
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WebWorkshop with Kirsten McKenzie
Kirsten McKenzie – Seen, Not Salesy. Growing Your Author Presence Online. 5pm to 7pm, Mon, 16 February Many writers know they need an online presence but feel uncomfortable with self-promotion or unsure where to focus their energy. This workshop offers practical, low-pressure ways to build author visibility that feels authentic and sustainable. We will explore […]
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NZSA Mentor Programme 2026 – open for applications
For Writers! Apply now to be mentored by an experienced writer / industry expert and grow your writing practice. The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Mentor programme 2026 seeks applications from beginning or emerging writers, with commitment and potential, who are looking for professional development, a safe space to discuss their work, intellectual […]
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Breton Dukes, winner of the NZSA Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2025!
Breton Dukes is awarded the NZSA Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship for 2025! The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Breton Dukes on winning the NZSA Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2025 to work on a collection of connected short stories. This annual award is made possible by the […]
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Membership with NZSA
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) is the principal representative for the professional interests of writers. Protecting basic rights to freedom of expression, working to improve income and conditions, promoting Aotearoa New Zealand writing and literary culture. Developing and creating a community for writers. Build on your […]
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Podcast of Charlotte Grimshaw’s 2025 NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture available to listen to now
In her 2025 NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture, Charlotte Grimshaw reports from the frontlines of fiction and memoir, discuss veracity, integrity and clarity in a so-called “post-truth world,” and shares ideas she’s formed about authenticity after a whole life lived in fiction. Grimshaw describes her ongoing quest for answers, including a recent personal discovery of material in […]
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NZSA Wellington 2025 Books Showcase
For our end-of-year event, NZSA Wellington Branch presents one of the most in-demand events in our annual calendar: NZSA Wellington 2025 Books Showcase. Featuring fourteen books from local authors: Campbell Anderson, Tracy Farr, LP Hansen, Tony Hopkins, Helen Mae Innes, Tim Jones, Mary McCallum, John Mendzela, Jerry Mushin, Michael O’Leary, Jacqueline Owens, Robyn Parkinson, and […]
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