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Storybuilding, with Mandy Hager
In this one-hour module, award-winning writer and teacher Mandy Hager will guide you through the foundations of storybuilding to help you kickstart your novel, memoir or other long-form project. Module content Understanding the story’s power Structure of story Psychology of story Refining story Building character
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NZSA AGM 2026 Register
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc 92nd National AGM 2026 6pm, 1 July, 2026, Auckland, Wellington Topic: 92nd New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc National AGM 2026
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Applications open for cash grants to support NZ writers
Applications are now open for the CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants to help writers research a fiction or non-fiction writing project. Kua tuwhera ināianei ngā tono mō ngā Karāti Rangahau o te CLNZ | NZSA hei āwhina atu māu e rangahau tō hinonga, tō kōrero paki, tō kōrero pono rānei. Four grants valued at $5,000 […]
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Writing for Children and YA readers
Sherryl Clark – Writing for Children and YA readers 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday 4 June Part of NZSA’s ‘Who’s turning the page?’ series of WebWorkshops for genre writers. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday 4 June This workshop will look at books for children and teens (young adults) and the range of audiences you need to consider. […]
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Writing for Romance readers
Cat Sirota – Writing for Romance readers 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday 30 June Part of NZSA’s ‘Who’s turning the page?’ series of WebWorkshops for genre writers. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Tuesday 30 June NZSA and Romance Writers of New Zealand join together to present Cat Sirota for this practical, hands-on workshop, and explore the full […]
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Out Damned Plot, with Vanda Symon
International best-selling crime writer Vanda Symon discusses what elements make for a satisfying plot and takes you through a series of fun writing exercises to stimulate your inner-plotter. You will have the opportunity to develop a plot outline from an outrageous situation that delves into how and why people react in difficult circumstances, and how […]
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Writing for Crime readers
Cat Connor – Writing for Crime readers 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday 21 May Part of NZSA’s ‘Who’s turning the page?’ series of WebWorkshops for genre writers. 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday 21 May In this practical, no-nonsense session, crime writers learn how to identify and connect with the readers who are already primed to love their […]
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National Poetry Day
Held each August since 1997, National Poetry Day is a beloved and vibrant literary celebration, bringing communities together through more than 100 events across the motu each year. From 2016 to 2025, the event was proudly supported by Phantom Billstickers, whose commitment helped shape National Poetry Day into a truly nationwide cultural moment. In 2026, […]
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Book Launch – Wellington @ PSY FI
Poneke writer Lee Hana’s ‘Descendants’ to be launched at PSY FI. ’Descendants’, a mind-bending postpunk sci-fi collection from Pōneke writer Lee Hana, will be launched on May 09 2026 at PSY FI, an immersive musical event in Pōneke, featuring future-focused artists such as Micronism, Birdparty and The Golden Awesome and more. Tickets available through Under […]
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Creative Rights for Creative People, with Karen Workman
Curious about copyright? One of the challenges we creative people face is that common knowledge of copyright is sometimes at variance with the actual law, leading to misunderstandings, infringements and confusion. Let’s talk about knowing and protecting our rights, why they exist and the cultural and financial value of our work and rights. We’ll also […]
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Book Launch: What We Remember, What We Forget by Siobhan Harvey
Siobhan Harvey, Otago University Press and Unity Books Auckland warmly invite you to the book launch of the award-winning, What We Remember, What We Forget: A memoir in memory by Siobhan Harvey. What We Remember, What We Forget by Siobhan Harvey is a personal narrative and poignant meditation on the power and peril of remembering – […]
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NZSA CompleteMS Programme 2026 – apply by 28 May
Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level? Poetry, fiction, short fiction, non-fiction… Apply now for the NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa CompleteMS Manuscript Assessment Programme. The NZSA CompleteMS assessment programme is open for applications until 28 May 2026. CompleteMS is for writers who have completed a manuscript […]
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