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Making author life work for you – with James Russell – WebWorkshop
10am to 11.30am, Wednesday, 4 November. In this interactive session, children’s author and indie publisher James Russell will share tips on how to make a living from the sale of your books based on his success with his Dragon Brothers series in New Zealand and overseas. James Russell is a bestselling children’s writer and indie […]
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Catherine Chidgey in Conversation – Waikato Uni – Book Launch Oct 8, 6pm
Free community event – all welcome When Greta Hahn moves to a beautiful new home, the looming presence of Buchenwald prison camp is the only blot to mar her idyllic life. Her husband, the camp’s administrator, wrestles with corruption that is rife at every level, inadequate supplies, and a system under strain. Greta’s obliviousness is […]
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WORDSMITH: Memoir, Fiction & Auto Fiction (fictionalised autobiography/memoir)
Waiheke Island, 5 – 11 OCTOBER 2020 This course is an introduction to the art of writing short fiction and/or memoir, suitable for both beginner and more advanced writers. The 5 sessions include exercises as learning tools plus time to workshop ideas with support and guidance. 1 – Introduction. Story arc. Scene, characters, action. Theme. Dialogue. Events as […]
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2020 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel awarded to Gigi Fenster for ‘A Good Winter’
Gigi Fenster has received the 2020 Michael Gifkins Prize for her novel, A Good Winter. Fenster receives a publishing contract with Text and a NZ$10,000 advance against royalties. The award was accepted during an online event hosted by Text Publishing and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc). […]
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SPECIAL FACEBOOK VIDEO PREMIERE: 2020 Michael Gifkins Prize announcement and SOLDIERS release
23 September 7pm NZT Facebook (click for event link) Join us as we announce the winner of the 2020 Michael Gifkins Prize – streamed straight to your living room! The Michael Gifkins Prize is a joint initiative between Text and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaitahu Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc, and […]
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Zephyr Short Story Competition
NATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2020 run by the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors. Judges: Whiti Hereaka (Open) and Mandy Hager (Junior) The competition has two sections: JUNIOR: writers 18 years and younger 1st Prize – $150.00 in book tokens 2nd Prize – $100.00 in book tokens 3rd Prize – $50.00 in […]
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Who Are You? Tina Shaw on Creating a Successful Protagonist – WebWorkshop
10am to 12pm, Tuesday, 6 October. Stories are all about characters – what they do, what they think and how they feel. Whether you’re writing YA or for adults, a successful lead character is the key to engaging your readers. In this workshop we will look at ways to bring your protagonist to life on […]
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NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2020 recipient announced
Siobhan Harvey, Recipient of the NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2020 Auckland-based writer, academic and arts advocate Siobhan Harvey will use the fellowship to support the writing of her latest poetry project. Siobhan says: ‘I’m humbled and honoured to be awarded the 2020 NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship.This is an important award, as evidenced from the […]
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2021 Gifkins Prize Open for Entries
TEXT PUBLISHING AND THE NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY OF AUTHORS TE PUNI KAITUHI O AOTEAROA (PEN NZ) INC ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2021 MICHAEL GIFKINS PRIZE FOR AN UNPUBLISHED NOVEL ARE NOW OPEN. The prize, which celebrates the life and work of the writer and agent Michael Gifkins, seeks fiction manuscripts by […]
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NZSA New Zealand Heritage Literary Awards 2020 – deadline 11 September.
NZSA Canterbury announces the 2020 NZSA New Zealand Heritage Book Awards are open for entries. Now in its seventh year, this event is now firmly established on the New Zealand Literary calendar. Past winners have included Fiona Farrell, Fiona Kidman and Brian Turner – and last year’s major winners were Andrew Crowe for his beautiful […]
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Members Discounts
NZSA have negotiated some great discounts for our members across the country. View the full list here to see what is available online or in your town. Let the service provider know that you want to take advantage of the NZSA discount when you access the service. You will need to provide your membership number. […]
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2020 CLNZ/NZSA $25,000 Writers’ Award has been won by Nick Bollinger
Wellington writer Nick Bollinger has won the 2020 Copyright Licensing New Zealand and New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ)inc, $25,000 Writers’ Award for his project Revolutions Per Minute: The Counterculture in New Zealand 1960-1975. The resulting book project will include over 100 relevant illustrations and will tell the story […]
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